By assuring that you have a good knowledge of immigration procedures and that your application is properly prepared and documented in advance, any unnecessary processing delays can be avoided.

Do I require a job offer in order to meet the Canadian Immigration requirements?

No. Most skilled workers are selected without an offer of employment. However, a job offer will certainly enhance your chances and in some cases may make the difference.

What guarantee of success can you offer me?

Every applicant must comply with the requirements of the Canadian Immigration Act and Regulations and only a Canadian Immigration Officer can make the final decision. Therefore, you should be wary of anyone offering an absolute guarantee. Our guarantee is to assist you with your application and to represent you with the Immigration Department to the best of our ability.

Do you consult with persons overseas?

Yes, we have visited and interviewed clients throughout Canada and the United States, and in past years have met with clients in Brazil, Brunei, China, Germany, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Israel, Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Kuwait, Macau, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, the Philippines, Portugal, Singapore, Taiwan, Trinidad & Tobago, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom.

The first step is to arrange to consult personally with Mr. Bjarnason, either in Toronto or aboard, or through e-mail, fax, correspondence or telephone call in order to prepare a preliminary assessment of your prospects. The purpose of the consultation is to gather together all the necessary information needed to assess your immigration situation, to advise you of the options open to you, to suggest the best course of action, to explain and clarify immigration procedures, etc. There is no charge for an initial consultation or preliminary assessment.

How much are your fees?

Our fees are very competitive, especially considering the highly personalized service we provide, our many years of dependable and reputable service and the success we have achieved for our many clients over the years.

We work on a contract basis, which includes all disbursements, with the exception of the Government of Canada Processing Fees and the Right of Landing Fees. If we accept and proceed with your case beyond the initial consultation or preliminary assessment, our total fee will be quoted in advance and will be dependent upon the complexity of the case and the immigration category in which your application is submitted. A retainer/deposit is required to begin work. The balance of the fee is payable only after you and your dependents have been issued immigrant visas by the Canadian Immigration authorities. A detailed accounting of services rendered is provided in all cases.

How much are the Government of Canada Fees?

All applicants are required to pay the Government Processing Fees and Right of Landing Fees. The Government Processing Fee is Cdn$550 for each person 22 years of age or older and Cdn$150 for children under 22 years of age. The Processing Fee for the principal applicant in the business categories is Cdn$1,050. The Government Processing Fees have to be submitted with your application and are non-refundable.

The Government Right of Landing Fee is Cdn$975 for each person 22 years or older (there is no charge for children under 22 years of age) and may be paid to the Government after your application is approved.

What if I need more detailed information about immigrating to Canada?

We recommend you purchase Mr. Bjarnason's self-help book "The Canadian Immigration Self-Help Guide". Click on to "Self-Help Book" for further particulars and how to order. You may also wish to take advantage of our free preliminary assessment service: click on to "Free Assessment" for the procedure.