Iran to Canada Immigration Consultants
Canadian immigration advice and representation for individuals, families and businesses in Iran, provided remotely by MAK's licensed Canadian RCICs.Book ConsultationFree Immigration ScannerCICC-regulated RCICsCanadian officesSecure online consultations
Explore Canadian Immigration Services from Iran
Eight core Canadian immigration services commonly reviewed for Iran-based clients, handled by licensed RCICs.
Spousal Sponsorship
Guidance for Iran-based spouses, partners and families applying for Canadian family sponsorship.
Learn more →02Express Entry
Review CRS, foreign work experience, approved language tests, ECA issues and post-ITA planning.
Learn more →03Provincial Nominee Program
Assess provincial nominee options based on occupation, work history, education and province-specific fit.
Learn more →04Work Permits
Review LMIA-based, LMIA-exempt, employer-specific and eligible open work permit routes.
Learn more →05Study Permit
Plan a Canadian study permit with admission, PAL or TAL where required, funds and study-plan evidence.
Learn more →06Visitor Visa
Plan a Canadian visitor visa from Iran with attention to purpose, supporting evidence and travel history.
Learn more →07Super Visa
Guidance for parents and grandparents visiting family in Canada, including current insurance and support requirements.
Learn more →08Business Immigration
Review applicable entrepreneur and business immigration pathways, including C11 and provincial options.
Learn more →Check your Canadian pathways with the free MAK Immigration Scanner
Answer a few quick questions and see which Canadian immigration programs may be worth reviewing. Free, fast and built by licensed RCICs.
Preliminary screening only. The scanner suggests pathways that may be worth reviewing. It is not an eligibility decision and it is not immigration advice.
What Iran-based applicants should know before applying to Canada
Canadian immigration options for applicants in Iran depend on the exact program, the passport held, work and education history, family circumstances and the evidence available to support the file.
Express Entry from Iran
Living in Iran or holding Iranian citizenship does not itself create Express Entry eligibility. Applicants must prove language ability through an IRCC-approved language test. Education completed outside Canada needs an Educational Credential Assessment for Federal Skilled Worker eligibility as a principal applicant or to claim eligible foreign-education points. Work experience gained in Iran can be relevant when it meets the applicable program requirements.
Visiting Canada from Iran
Iranian citizens are currently visa-required for Canada. Iran is not on IRCC's list of visa-required countries whose qualifying citizens may apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa. An Iranian passport holder therefore needs a valid visitor visa to visit or transit through Canada unless another status or travel-document rule applies to the person's situation.
Family sponsorship while living in Iran
A Canadian citizen living in Iran may sponsor an eligible spouse or partner when the requirements are met and the citizen can show a plan to live in Canada when the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident. A Canadian permanent resident living outside Canada cannot sponsor from abroad.
From an Iran-based assessment to a Canada-ready application plan
Work remotely with MAK's licensed Canadian RCIC team in Canada, with each step built around the applicable Canadian immigration program and the evidence in your file.
Assess your Iran-based profile
Review work history, education, language, family circumstances, travel purpose and immigration history against current Canadian rules.
Choose the Canadian pathway
Identify the route that fits the facts, whether Express Entry, a PNP, work, study, family sponsorship, business immigration or another applicable program.
Build the evidence strategy
Create a case-specific document plan, reconcile forms and history, and prepare supporting evidence and explanations for consistency.
Represent and respond where retained
Prepare and submit the application, communicate with IRCC where applicable, and address procedural requests during processing.
How to verify your Canadian immigration representative
Verify before you pay. Paid Canadian immigration representatives must be authorized.
1. Use an authorized paid representative
RCICs are regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
2. Check the official register
Confirm the consultant's name, licence status and standing in the CICC Public Register.
Check the CICC Public Register →3. Avoid unauthorized help
IRCC requires paid representatives to be authorized. False or misleading information can create serious immigration consequences.
IRCC authorized representatives →
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for Canadian immigration while living in Iran?
Yes. Many Canadian immigration and temporary-residence programs accept applications from people living outside Canada. Eligibility must be established under the specific program rather than from residence in Iran alone.
Do applicants in Iran need a language test for Express Entry?
Yes. Express Entry applicants must use an IRCC-approved language test and enter valid results in the Express Entry profile. Residence or citizenship in Iran does not remove the language-test requirement.
Does work experience gained in Iran count for Canadian Express Entry?
Work experience gained in Iran can be relevant to an Express Entry program when the work meets that program's requirements. Occupation classification, duties, dates, duration and other eligibility facts should be reviewed before experience or points are claimed.
Do Iranian passport holders need a visitor visa for Canada?
Yes. Iranian citizens are currently visa-required for Canada, and Iran is not on IRCC's list of visa-required countries whose qualifying citizens may apply for an eTA instead of a visitor visa. An Iranian passport holder therefore needs a valid visitor visa to visit or transit through Canada unless another status or travel-document rule applies.
Can a Canadian citizen living in Iran sponsor a spouse or partner?
A Canadian citizen living outside Canada can sponsor an eligible spouse or partner if the sponsorship requirements are met and the citizen can show a plan to live in Canada when the sponsored person becomes a permanent resident. A Canadian permanent resident living outside Canada cannot sponsor from abroad.
Can a Canadian RCIC represent me while I live in Iran?
Yes. A licensed Canadian RCIC can advise and represent a client remotely in Iran. MAK's Canadian immigration representation is provided by Usman Khalil, RCIC R709592, and Omer Khalil, RCIC R710149.
Canadian offices. Seamless service for clients in Iran.
Iran-based clients can consult MAK securely online while Canadian immigration advice and representation are provided by licensed RCICs in Canada.
Mississauga Office
3715 Laird Rd, Unit 4, Mississauga, ON L5L 0A3
Scarborough Office
80 Corporate Dr, Suite 210, Scarborough, ON M1H 3G5
Iran clients
Secure online consultations let Iran-based clients meet MAK's Canadian RCIC team without travelling to a Canadian office.
Ready to review your Canada immigration options from Iran?
Speak with a licensed Canadian RCIC about your facts, or use the free MAK Immigration Scanner for preliminary pathway screening.
