Why We Charge for Consultations – Expert immigration consultant Insight

Immigration Is a Legal Process—Not a Sales Call

Immigrating to Canada is a major legal and life decision governed by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).
It’s more than paperwork—it requires legal immigration advice, strategic planning, and professional IRCC representation to succeed in Canadian immigration programs like permanent residency or refugee claims.

We are often asked:

• “Why do you charge for consultations?”

• “Why can’t we just have a quick call?”

• “Other firms offer free consultations—why don’t you?”

The answer: We provide regulated, strategic counsel—not generic advice.

The Truth About Free Consultations

Why Free Isn’t Always Better

Many firms advertise free consultations as a marketing tool. However, these are often:

• Brief and generic

• Conducted by unlicensed agents or administrative staff

• Focused on sales pitches, not solving legal problems

This can lead to dangerous consequences—visa refusal, IRPA s.40 misrepresentation, or permanent reapplication bans.

Our Approach

At Woodhaven Immigration Services Inc., we offer paid consultations because:

• They are conducted by a licensed RCIC–IRB

• You get tailored, accurate professional immigration services

• We focus on solving your legal challenges, not selling retainers

What You’re Actually Paying For

Expert Legal Advice from a Regulated Immigration Consultant

Your consultation is led by an RCIC with experience in:

• Express Entry (FSW, CEC, FSTP)

• LMIA-based work permits

• Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs)

• Start-Up Visa program

• Family sponsorship cases

• Refugee claims and appeals

• Humanitarian and compassionate applications

Comprehensive Case Assessment

We review your:

• Eligibility across Canadian immigration pathways

• Prior refusals and admissibility concerns

• Education, documentation, and language scores

Tailored Immigration Strategy

You leave with a clear roadmap including:

• The best route to permanent residency

• Required evidence and timelines

• Solutions for overcoming legal risks

Why We Prefer a Full Meeting Over a “Quick Call”

The Risk of Rushed Conversations

Immigration law is precise and fact-specific. Short calls:

• Miss important legal details

• Overlook eligibility risks

• Create false expectations

The Benefits of Full Consultations

We can:

• Review your documents in detail

• Understand your personal and family context

• Identify risks under IRPA s.40 or IRPR s.117(9)(d)

Why Our Consultation and Retainer Fees Are Non-Refundable

Consultation Fees

Once booked, we:

• Block dedicated professional time

• Start case analysis and legal assessment

• Review your documentation

Under CICC guidelines (Section 16(1)(c)), this is a billable legal service, making fees non-refundable—even if you cancel.

Retainer Fees

Once retained, we:

• File with IRCC or IRB

• Draft and submit immigration forms

• Respond to procedural fairness letters

• Monitor deadlines and legal developments

We do not offer guarantees—doing so would violate the CICC Code of Professional Conduct.

Why Our Pricing Works

Value Over Price

We do not compete on the lowest fees. Instead, we offer:

• Licensed legal expertise

• Full compliance with Canadian immigration law

• IRCC representation backed by professional accountability

• Custom strategies over mass-processing

Legal Authority Supporting Our Practice

• IRPA, S.C. 2001, c. 27 – Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

• IRPR, SOR/2002-227 – Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations

• CICC Code of Professional Conduct

• IRPA s.40 – Misrepresentation

• IRPR s.117(9)(d) – Exclusions from family sponsorship

Our Edge: Why Clients Choose Woodhaven Immigration

We Offer More Than Applications

• Results-oriented immigration planning

• Well-prepared submissions that withstand officer scrutiny

• Strategic solutions for investors, workers, families, and humanitarian cases

• Ethical, confidential practice under Canadian privacy laws

In Immigration, You Get What You Pay For

Ask yourself:

• Do I want a regulated consultant or generic advice?

• Is a free call worth risking refusal or inadmissibility?

• Do I want my future in the hands of someone I can legally hold accountable?

Ready to Begin Your Canadian Immigration Journey?

• Book a professional immigration consultation

• Work with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC–IRB)

• Get legal immigration advice that delivers results

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