Your Life in Canada, Planned Step by Step
Immigration consulting for individuals and families in Calgary and surrounding communities, from your first call to the final decision.
4.9 · 8 Google Reviews
- Licence number added on delivery
- Check the CICC public register(opens in a new tab)
Services
How we can help
Immigration consulting for the most common routes to Canada, plus academic consulting as a separate service.
Permanent Residency
Help understanding and applying for Express Entry, Alberta nominee programs and other permanent residence routes.Work and Study Permits
Support with work permits for employees and graduates, and study permits for international students.Family Sponsorship
Applications to bring a spouse, partner, child or parent to Canada, prepared and checked with you.Visitor Visas
Applications for visiting family, travelling or short stays in Canada, including super visas for parents and grandparents.Citizenship Applications
Eligibility checks and application preparation for Canadian citizenship.Academic Consulting
Program selection and school admissions support, offered as a separate service from immigration consulting.
Process
From first call to submission
Five clear steps, so you always know what comes next.
Consultation
We listen to your goals, your timeline and your questions.
Options review
We explain the routes that may fit your situation and what each one requires.
Document checklist
You get a clear list of what to collect, with help at each stage.
Application preparation
We prepare your application, review it with you and submit it.
After you apply
We keep you updated and help you respond to requests from the government.
About us
A Calgary firm that explains each step
Bow River Immigration Services is a Calgary-based immigration consulting firm serving individuals and families in Calgary and surrounding communities.
Moving to a new country raises many questions. We answer them in plain language, keep you informed at every stage and handle each case personally.
We also offer academic consulting for students choosing programs and schools. It is a separate service from our immigration consulting.
Communities we serve
- Calgary
- Airdrie
- Cochrane
- Chestermere
- Okotoks
- Strathmore
What clients say
A few words from individuals and families we've worked with.
4.9 · 8 Google Reviews
Read all reviews(opens in a new tab)Clear and patient
Clear answers and quick replies, even when I had a lot of questions.
S.K. · Calgary, AB
Made it manageable
The checklist made a confusing process feel manageable.
J.L. · Airdrie, AB
Never rushed
Straightforward answers at every step, and nothing ever felt rushed.
M.R. · Cochrane, AB
Easy for the whole family
They explained our options for sponsoring my parents in a way my whole family could follow.
A.P. · Chestermere, AB
Common questions
Licensed immigration consultants are listed on the public register of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Search the name there before you sign anything or pay a fee.
We go over your goals and situation, explain the options that may apply, and outline the next steps and the documents you would need.
Timelines are set by the government and change often. We explain the current published ranges for your route, but we cannot promise a specific timeline.
No. An honest consultant will tell you this at the start.
No consultant can promise an outcome. Final decisions on applications are made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
No. Academic consulting covers program and school choices. Advice on immigration applications is a separate, licensed service.
Yes. Consultations can be held by phone or video, and documents can be shared securely online.
Ready to plan your next step?
Tell us where you are in the process and we will suggest a clear way forward.