Initial consultation
30 minutes · 100 CAD
Present your situation, ask questions and discuss programs that may fit your profile.
LIMAJ Montreal office
Immigration Consultant in Montreal
Meet your immigration consultant in Montreal by appointment at 6300 Sherbrooke Street East. LIMAJ assists students, workers, families, employers and permanent residence applicants with Canadian and Quebec immigration matters.
Files are handled by Yassine El Jamali, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and RCIC-IRB, CICC licence R1042962.
- Regulated consultant
- RCIC-IRB / CRIC-CISR
- CICC licence R1042962
- Montreal office
- Consultations by appointment
- Quebec and Canada
- IRB representation when applicable
Which immigration consultation should you book in Montreal?
Meet at the Montreal office or remotely. Choose the consultation that fits your situation.
Detailed consultation
60 minutes · 150 CAD — complex case
Review a file in more detail, including after a refusal, and discuss documents, risks and next steps.
Appointment requests are confirmed by email, subject to availability. Consultation terms are provided before the appointment.
Immigration services offered in Montreal
Each mandate begins with a review of the facts, official requirements and available documents.
Study permits and CAQ
Review of the study plan, CAQ preparation when required, and the federal study permit application.
View serviceWork permits and foreign workers
Support for workers and employers based on the permit category and the applicant’s situation in Canada.
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Assessment of federal or Quebec pathways that may fit the profile, without guaranteeing eligibility or results.
View serviceExpress Entry
Eligibility, ranking and document review for the federal programs managed through Express Entry.
View serviceQuebec immigration programs
Guidance on currently applicable Quebec programs and the federal steps that may follow selection.
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Application preparation for spouses, partners, children and other eligible family members.
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Support for employers hiring foreign workers and meeting the related immigration requirements.
View serviceRefusals and complex files
Review of refusal reasons, available options and the strategy suited to the facts of the file.
View serviceRepresentation before the IRB
IRB-related services when the file and the consultant’s authorized scope of practice permit them.
View serviceWhy consult a regulated professional?
IRCC states that a paid representative must be authorized and in good standing with the appropriate regulator. A representative may advise, prepare and submit an application, communicate with authorities and, when permitted by their scope, represent a client at a hearing.
Read IRCC’s official informationAn assessment tailored to the file
An immigration consultant’s role is to explain the applicable rules, identify risks and prepare a coherent file. The decision always belongs to the competent authority, and no result can be guaranteed.
In-person consultations in Montreal
The office meets clients by appointment. Remote consultations remain available for people who cannot travel to Montreal.
Bring documents relevant to your situation: current permits, previous applications, correspondence from IRCC or MIFI, and any refusal letter. The documents needed depend on the scope of the consultation.
6300 Sherbrooke Street East
Montréal, Québec H1N 1C1
Montréal, Québec H1N 1C1
Immigration to Quebec and elsewhere in Canada
A plan to settle in Montreal may involve Quebec selection followed by a federal stage. Other projects may fall under federal or provincial programs outside Quebec.
The consultation distinguishes these frameworks, checks the rules currently in force and avoids presenting a program as applicable when it does not match the intended destination or profile.
Studying in Montreal
Studies lasting more than six months in Quebec generally require a CAQ and a federal study permit, with some exemptions. Check the institution and the requirements for your situation before applying.
Check authorizations on Québec.caWorking in Montreal
Open and employer-specific work permits have different requirements. Your current status and the proposed job help determine which category may apply.
Compare permits on Canada.caSettling permanently in Quebec
The Skilled Worker Selection Program starts with an expression of interest in Arrima. An invitation depends on the criteria in force, and Quebec selection does not replace the federal permanent residence application.
Read the program steps on Québec.ca
How does a consultation work?
1. Appointment
Choose an in-person or remote consultation.
2. Situation review
Present your objective, history and relevant documents.
3. Options explained
The consultant distinguishes possible pathways, requirements and risks.
4. Next steps
You receive guidance on documents and steps that may be considered.
Frequently asked questions about immigration consultants in Montreal
How do I choose an immigration consultant in Montreal?
Check the consultant’s status in the CICC public register, authorized scope of practice, relevant experience and written service terms. No representative can guarantee a favourable immigration decision.
How can I verify that an immigration consultant is authorized?
Search the public register of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants by name or licence number. Yassine El Jamali is listed under R1042962; the current status should always be checked before retaining services.
What is an RCIC-IRB?
An RCIC-IRB is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant with the additional qualification required to practise in matters before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, within the limits of the licence.
What is the difference between an RCIC and an RCIC-IRB?
RCIC identifies an authorized regulated consultant. The RCIC-IRB qualification includes an authorized scope for services before the IRB. Whether IRB representation is relevant depends on the type and facts of the case.
Can Yassine El Jamali represent clients before the IRB?
His RCIC-IRB qualification permits services in IRB matters within the scope of his licence. An initial consultation is needed to confirm jurisdiction, deadlines and possible strategy.
Does LIMAJ meet clients at its Montreal office?
Yes. In-person consultations are available by appointment at 6300 Sherbrooke Street East, Montreal, Quebec H1N 1C1.
Can I consult LIMAJ remotely?
Yes. A remote consultation can be arranged when travelling to the Montreal office is not practical.
Can LIMAJ help with a study permit?
Yes. Depending on the file, the mandate may cover the study plan, a CAQ when required, the study permit application and supporting evidence.
Can LIMAJ help with a work permit?
Yes. The consultant can assess the relevant permit category and assist the worker or employer with the steps that apply to the file.
Can LIMAJ help with permanent residence?
Yes. An assessment can identify federal or Quebec pathways that may fit the profile. Criteria and invitations change, and admission can never be promised.
Can LIMAJ help with family sponsorship?
Yes. LIMAJ assists with spouse, partner and child sponsorship, as well as other family categories when they are open and applicable.
Can LIMAJ review an immigration refusal?
Yes. The review considers the refusal letter, the application filed, deadlines and possible options. A new application, reconsideration request or legal remedy is not automatically suitable in every case.
What is the difference between an immigration lawyer and a consultant?
Both may be authorized representatives when in good standing with their regulator. Their education, regulator and scope can differ; the right choice depends on the file and the competence required.
How do I book an appointment?
Use the appointment page or call the Montreal office at 514-546-9853. Consultation arrangements are confirmed before the appointment.
How much does an immigration consultation in Montreal cost?
The 30-minute initial consultation is listed at CAD 100. The 60-minute detailed consultation for a complex case is listed at CAD 150. Check the booking terms; full application support requires a separate service agreement.
Speak with an immigration consultant in Montreal
Book a consultation to present your situation and receive a clear explanation of the next steps that may be available.