Gradlifecanada Immigration Consulting Inc.

What Gradlifecanada Immigration Consulting Inc. does

Gradlifecanada Immigration Consulting Inc., operating as GLC Immigration, is a boutique Canadian immigration consulting firm founded in 2022 and headquartered in Calgary, Alberta. The firm provides fee-for-service immigration consulting across all principal Canadian immigration pathways, including study permits, work permits, visitor visas, permanent residency (Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, Atlantic Immigration Program, Start-up Visa, and other specialty streams), family reunification and sponsorship, and an Employer Foreign Staffing Solutions line aimed at Canadian businesses recruiting foreign workers. Service delivery is led by principal consultant Osaro Ezomo (RCIC license #R711785), who is in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and personally manages client engagements. The portfolio also includes a differentiated GCMS Notes service that retrieves internal officer notes for refused applications and provides refusal analysis and reapplication guidance, plus a complimentary school application support offering for students applying through partner educational institutions.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight and web-based. Client intake runs through online eligibility forms, appointment scheduling is handled via an online booking system, consultations are delivered by video, and the website integrates Google reCAPTCHA for form-level spam protection. There is no proprietary platform, no native mobile application, and no disclosed AI/ML tooling; the practice is fundamentally a professional services business rather than a software product business. This positioning is consistent with the regulated nature of paid immigration consulting in Canada, which requires RCIC (or legal) credentials and limits the extent to which advice can be automated.

Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service, per-engagement professional services model, with pricing not publicly disclosed and prospective clients required to request quotes. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer and sales-led: prospects are captured through free eligibility forms, blog content, organic social media (Instagram @gradlifecanada), and email newsletter opt-ins, plus a domestic B2B channel for Canadian employer staffing needs and a channel partnership with partner schools for student referrals. Customer segments served include prospective international students, foreign workers, visitors, permanent residency applicants, family sponsors, and Canadian employers, with no publicly named enterprise customer logos or contracted anchor accounts.

Name

Gradlifecanada Immigration Consulting Inc.

Legal name

Gradlifecanada Immigration Consulting Inc.

Website

https://gradlifecanadaimmigration.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Gradlifecanada Immigration Consulting Inc. (GLC Immigration) is a Calgary-based boutique RCIC firm providing fee-for-service Canadian immigration consulting across study, work, visitor, permanent residency, family sponsorship, and employer staffing pathways, delivered one-on-one via video by principal consultant Osaro Ezomo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Consulting Services

NAICS

Management Consulting Services (54161), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration Legal Advisory & Representation (Student Visas) (EDAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Visa Application Preparation & Filing Services (EDAIADAA), Appeals, Refusals, Administrative Review & Re-application Support (EDAIADAL), Application Processing & Admissions Support (Document Prep, SOP/Essay, Credential Review) (EDAIACAB), Visa & Immigration Processing Support (I-20/DS-2019, visa letters, renewals) (EDALANAB)

Keywords

• Canadian immigration consulting
• Study permit applications
• Work permit consulting
• Permanent residency services
• Family sponsorship consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Immigration Consulting Services: The company generates revenue through fee-for-service consulting engagements. Services include initial consultation sessions, study permit assistance, work permit guidance, visitor visa services, permanent residency applications, and document review services. Revenue is earned on a per-service basis rather than a subscription model.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Gradlifecanada Immigration Consulting Inc. is a Calgary-based Canadian immigration consulting firm that provides fee-for-service guidance and representation for study permits, work permits, visitor visas, permanent residency (Express Entry, PNP, AIP, Start-up Visa, Caregiver, etc.), and family sponsorship applications. Services are delivered through one-on-one video consultations, eligibility assessments, document preparation and pre-submission review, full application representation, and specialized offerings such as GCMS/ATIP notes analysis for refused applications, with additional customized immigration support for Canadian employers seeking foreign workers.

Product overview

GradLifeCanada Immigration Consulting Inc. is an immigration consulting firm offering a portfolio of services organized around temporary residence (study permits, work permits, visitor visas), permanent residence pathways (Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Program, family sponsorship, and specialty programs), and employer staffing solutions. The core offerings include consultation sessions, document preparation and review, full application representation, and specialized services like GCMS Notes for refused applications. The company differentiates through bundled offerings such as free school admission support with study consultations and refusal management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Study in Canada Service Comprehensive immigration consulting service for international students seeking to study in Canada, including study permit applications, admission support to partner schools, and post-graduation work permit (PGWP) guidance.
• Work in Canada Service Immigration consulting for foreign nationals seeking work permits in Canada, with guidance on eligibility assessment, document preparation, and job offer requirements, including LMIA-exempt work permits and open work permits.
• Visitor Visa Service Assistance with Canadian visitor visa applications including requirements guidance, application completion support, and personalized representation throughout the process.
• Permanent Residence Programs Guidance through various Canadian immigration pathways including Express Entry (FSW, FST, CEC), Provincial Nominee Program, Atlantic Immigration Program, Start-up Visa Program, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, Agri-Food Pilot, Self-Employed, and Caregiver Programs.
• Family Reunification Service Family sponsorship consulting to help Canadian citizens and permanent residents bring family members to Canada as permanent residents, covering partners, dependent children, parents, grandparents, and relatives.
• Initial Consultation One-hour consultation session with the immigration consultant to assess eligibility and discuss immigration options tailored to the client's circumstances.
• GCMS Notes Service Standalone service to obtain internal officer notes (GCMS/ATIP notes) for refused immigration applications, including one-on-one consultation for refusal management and reapplication guidance.
• Employer Foreign Staffing Solutions Customized immigration services for Canadian employers seeking foreign workers, helping businesses find skilled international talent and navigate LMIA and immigration compliance.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Partner Schools (unnamed)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGradlifecanada has established partnerships with Canadian educational institutions to offer free school application support. Students applying through GLC receive complimentary admission assistance to partner schools. This partnership enables GLC to provide a value-added service that drives student enrollment while the schools gain a referral channel for international students.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Canadim: Canadian immigration consultancy providing study, work, PR, and family sponsorship services; comparable service breadth and target clientele.
• Cohen Immigration Law: Montreal-based Canadian immigration law firm offering study permits, work permits, PR, and family sponsorship — directly overlapping GLC's full-service menu, though at larger scale.
• Ackah Business Immigration Law: Calgary-based immigration law firm offering work permits, PR pathways, and employer services — direct geographic and service overlap with GLC.
• VisaPlace: Online Canadian immigration platform offering consultation and application services across temporary and permanent residence pathways.
• Campbell Cohen: Montreal-based immigration law firm with comparable full-service immigration offerings across study, work, PR, and family sponsorship.
• Sas & Ing Immigration Law Centre: Vancouver immigration law firm covering study permits, work permits, Express Entry, PNP, and family class — comparable service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Fragomen: Global immigration law firm with a large Canadian practice focused on corporate and employer immigration; overlaps on employer services and skilled worker pathways.

Emerging players

• Moving2Canada: Content-led platform combining immigration news, lead-gen forms, and partner-lawyer referrals; competes for the same inbound clients as GLC, especially in the study permit segment.
• Borderpass: Tech-enabled immigration platform offering AI-assisted study permit and visa applications; emerging threat to traditional RCICs on basic form-filling work.

Regional players

• Maple Leaf Immigration Services: Smaller Canadian immigration consultancy offering comparable study, work, and PR services, typically competing for similar individual clients via digital channels.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gradlifecanada-immigration-consulting-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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