Waymark Immigration provides personalized, end-to-end immigration consulting services for individuals and families navigating Canada's complex immigration system. Our licensed RCIC consultants in Abbotsford offer:

• Comprehensive Assessment: Free initial consultation to evaluate your eligibility for various immigration pathways including Express Entry, PNP, family sponsorship, work permits, and study permits
• Strategic Planning: Customized immigration strategies tailored to your unique circumstances, qualifications, and goals
• Application Preparation: Expert assistance with document collection, form completion, and submission to ensure accuracy and completeness
• CRS Optimization: Profile enhancement strategies to maximize your Comprehensive Ranking System score for Express Entry
• Ongoing Support: Regular updates, communication with IRCC, and representation throughout your immigration journey
• Post-Arrival Services: Settlement advice and support for newcomers to Canada

Located in Abbotsford, Fraser Valley, we serve clients across BC and throughout Canada with in-person consultations, virtual meetings, and Commissioner for Oaths services.

Yes! Waymark Immigration provides comprehensive Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) services to clients in Abbotsford and across Canada. Our RCIC consultants specialize in:

Express Entry Programs:

• Federal Skilled Worker (FSW): For skilled professionals with foreign work experience
• Canadian Experience Class (CEC): For candidates with Canadian work experience
• Federal Skilled Trades (FST): For skilled tradespeople in eligible occupations
• CRS Score Optimization: Strategies to increase your Comprehensive Ranking System points

Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP):

• BC PNP: Skills Immigration, Express Entry BC, Entrepreneur Immigration programs
• Ontario OINP: Human Capital Priorities, French-Speaking Skilled Worker, Skilled Trades streams
• Alberta AINP: Alberta Advantage Immigration Program, Alberta Express Entry
• Saskatchewan SINP: International Skilled Worker, Saskatchewan Express Entry
• Manitoba MPNP: Skilled Workers in Manitoba, Skilled Workers Overseas

We assist with profile creation, provincial nomination strategies, complete application submission, and ensure you meet all requirements. With expertise in both federal Express Entry and provincial PNP streams, we help identify the fastest pathway to Canadian permanent residence in 2026.

The Express Entry program evaluates candidates using the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Key eligibility requirements include:

Core Requirements:

• Age: Maximum CRS points for ages 20-29 years (points decrease with age)
• Education: Canadian equivalency required (ECA from WES, ICAS, or other designated organizations)
• Work Experience: Minimum 1 year of skilled work in NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 within the last 10 years
• Language Proficiency: IELTS (minimum CLB 7) or CELPIP for English; TEF for French (minimum CLB 7 recommended for competitive scores)

CRS Score Factors (Maximum 1,200 points):

• Core Human Capital: Age, education, language, work experience (up to 500 points)
• Spouse/Partner: Education, language, Canadian work experience (up to 40 points)
• Skill Transferability: Education + language, Canadian work experience combinations (up to 100 points)
• Additional Points: Provincial nomination (+600), valid job offer (+50-200), Canadian education (+15-30), sibling in Canada (+15), French proficiency (+25-50)

2026 Express Entry Updates: Recent draws have seen CRS cutoffs ranging from 470-540 points depending on program stream and category-based selection. Our RCIC consultants in Abbotsford can assess your CRS score, calculate your points accurately, and recommend strategies to increase your Express Entry ranking for successful permanent residence applications.

Family Sponsorship processing times for 2026 vary by category and application complexity:

Current Processing Times:

• Spousal Sponsorship (Outland): Approximately 12 months for most countries
• Spousal Sponsorship (Inland): Average 12-14 months, includes open work permit eligibility
• Parent and Grandparent Sponsorship: Typically 20-24 months from application submission
• Dependent Children: Average 8-12 months depending on country of residence
• Super Visa: Faster processing at 8-12 weeks for parents/grandparents temporary visits

Factors Affecting Processing Times:

• Application completeness and accuracy (incomplete applications cause significant delays)
• Background checks and security clearances
• Medical examinations and police certificates
• IRCC workload and visa office capacity
• Country of origin and bilateral agreements

Waymark Immigration in Abbotsford ensures your family sponsorship application is complete, accurate, and error-free to avoid processing delays. We serve clients across BC including Vancouver, Surrey, Chilliwack, Mission, Langley, and throughout the Fraser Valley, providing expert guidance on spousal sponsorship, parent/grandparent sponsorship, dependent children, and family reunification programs.

Waymark Immigration is your licensed RCIC immigration consultant in Abbotsford, BC, conveniently located at:

📍 Waymark Immigration
Unit 312, 34334 Forrest Terrace
Abbotsford, BC V2S 1G7
Canada

Our Licensed Team:

• Arshdeep Singh Brar (RCIC-IRB R1034253): Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant authorized by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), with specialized IRB designation for immigration appeals and hearings
• Sukhveer Singh Khokhar: Managing Partner with firsthand immigration experience and industry expertise

Services We Provide:

• In-Person Consultations: Face-to-face meetings at our Abbotsford office
• Virtual Meetings: Zoom/video consultations for clients across Canada
• Commissioner for Oaths: Document notarization, affidavits, statutory declarations, and certified true copies for immigration applications, invitation letters for visitor visas, consent letters for minors traveling abroad, and other sworn documents required by IRCC
• Free Initial Assessment: Complimentary evaluation of your immigration options

Service Areas: We serve clients throughout the Fraser Valley including Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Langley, Surrey, and across BC (Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby) and throughout Canada. Our office offers convenient access for residents of Abbotsford and surrounding communities seeking professional immigration consulting services.

Book Your Free Assessment: Contact Waymark Immigration today to schedule your consultation with licensed RCIC consultants who understand Canadian immigration law and provide personalized service.

Yes! Waymark Immigration offers Commissioner for Oaths services at our Abbotsford office (Unit 312, 34334 Forrest Terrace, Abbotsford, BC V2S 1G7). As an authorized Commissioner for Oaths in British Columbia, we can witness and certify statutory declarations, affidavits, and other sworn documents required for immigration applications.

Commissioner for Oaths Services Include:

• Statutory Declarations: Official sworn statements for immigration, legal, or business purposes
• Affidavits: Sworn written statements used in legal proceedings or IRCC applications
• Document Notarization: Certification of true copies for passports, educational credentials, birth certificates, marriage certificates
• Invitation Letters: Notarized invitation letters for visitor visas (family visitors, business visitors)
• Consent Letters: Parental consent for minors traveling abroad
• Immigration Documents: Certification of documents required for permanent residence, work permits, study permits, citizenship applications

Why Choose Our Commissioner Services:

• Immigration Expertise: We understand exactly what IRCC requires and ensure documents meet official standards
• Convenient Location: Centrally located in Abbotsford, serving clients throughout Fraser Valley, Metro Vancouver, and across BC
• Same-Day Service: Book an appointment for quick turnaround on urgent documents
• Comprehensive Support: Combined with our immigration consulting services for complete application assistance

Book an Appointment: Contact Waymark Immigration for convenient Commissioner for Oaths services in Abbotsford, serving clients throughout the Fraser Valley including Chilliwack, Mission, Langley, and Surrey. We provide professional document certification services for immigration applications, legal matters, and business needs.

Canadian work permit requirements and processes for 2026:

Types of Work Permits:

• Employer-Specific Work Permit: Tied to a specific employer, requires Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) or LMIA exemption
• Open Work Permit: Work for any Canadian employer (except those failing to comply with conditions), includes PGWP, spousal open work permits, vulnerable worker permits
• Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP): For international students who graduated from designated learning institutions in Canada
• Intra-Company Transfer: For employees of multinational companies transferring to Canadian branch

Application Process:

• Step 1: Obtain valid job offer from Canadian employer (if employer-specific)
• Step 2: Employer obtains LMIA approval from ESDC (if required) or qualifies for LMIA exemption
• Step 3: Prepare work permit application with required documents (job offer, LMIA, educational credentials, language tests)
• Step 4: Submit application online or at visa office (processing time 3-8 months depending on country)
• Step 5: Receive approval and work permit document

Processing Times 2026: Standard processing ranges from 12-16 weeks for most countries. Waymark Immigration in Abbotsford provides expert work permit assistance including LMIA support, application preparation, and compliance guidance for employers and workers.

Study permit application process for international students in 2026:

Eligibility Requirements:

• Letter of Acceptance: From a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) in Canada
• Proof of Funds: Demonstrate financial ability to pay tuition fees, living expenses (approximately CAD $20,635 per year plus tuition)
• Clean Record: Police certificate, no criminal inadmissibility
• Medical Exam: Required for students from certain countries
• Intent to Leave: Demonstrate ties to home country and intent to leave Canada after studies

Application Steps:

• Step 1: Receive acceptance letter from Canadian DLI
• Step 2: Gather required documents (passport, photos, proof of funds, language tests, academic transcripts)
• Step 3: Complete online application and pay fees (CAD $150 study permit + $85 biometrics)
• Step 4: Provide biometrics at visa application center
• Step 5: Await decision (processing 8-16 weeks depending on country)

Post-Graduation Options: International students can apply for Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) after completing eligible programs, providing up to 3 years of Canadian work experience and pathway to permanent residence through Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Programs.

Waymark Immigration assists international students with study permit applications, university selection, financial documentation, and post-graduation immigration planning for permanent residence in Canada.