Trusted top Immigration Consultant Serving Ottawa, Ontario
With over 20 + years of combined experience and a reputation built on complex, high-stakes cases, our team works with you one-on-one from your first eligibility assessment through to final submission.
Mirzoyan Canadian Immigration Services Inc. is a licensed RCIC practice serving Ottawa residents virtually through Zoom and Microsoft Teams. Both consultants hold dual credentials as Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants and paralegals licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.
Narek Mirzoyan, RCIC #R1005184 and LSOParalegal P12490, founded the firm. He is a member of CICC and the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC). Vahe Mirzoyan, RCIC #R514223 and LSO Paralegal P11602, brings over a decade of Canadian immigration experience, including prior work at Green and Spiegel LLP. Both consultants are fluent in English, Russian, and Armenian.
Ottawa residents most often request help with spousal sponsorship, work permits, Express Entry, and Super Visa applications. Consultations are available by Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or at our Toronto and North York offices.
Immigration in Ottawa: What You Need to Know
Ottawa recorded a population of 1,017,449 in the 2021 Census, making it Canada's fourth-largest CMA, per Statistics Canada. Approximately 25% of Ottawa residents were born outside Canada at the time of the 2021 Census.
The largest immigrant communities in Ottawa include those from China, India, Lebanon, the Philippines, and Syria, with significant Somali, Iranian, and French-speaking African populations as well. Ottawa is officially bilingual, and many newcomers are French speakers from Africa, the Middle East, and Europe. French-speaking candidates currently benefit from category-based Express Entry draws, per IRCC.
The federal government is by far the largest employer in Ottawa, including departments such as Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Department of National Defence, and the Canada Revenue Agency. Beyond government, the technology sector includes Shopify (headquartered in Ottawa), Nokia Canada, Ericsson, and Mitel. The healthcare sector is anchored by The Ottawa Hospital and CHEO. These employers regularly hire under both LMIA-based and LMIA-exempt categories.
The University of Ottawa, Carleton University, and Algonquin College together enrol many thousands of international students. Many graduates apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit and later transition to permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class. Ottawa also has a high citizenship-grant rate among Canadian cities, partly because of the long-settled federal-employee community.
Immigration Services for Ottawa Residents
Ottawa's federal-employment base, French-speaking newcomer profile, and tech sector shape the services we lead with for local clients.
Express Entry. The Express Entry system covers the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades programs. IRCC's category-based draws have included strong-French-language proficiency, with notably lower CRS cut-off scores. Ottawa's bilingual workforce is well-positioned for these draws.
Citizenship Applications. Permanent residents who meet the residency requirement of 1,095 days within five years can apply for Canadian citizenship. Many long-settled Ottawa residents come to us decades after landing, often needing PR card renewal or landing document replacement before they can apply.
Spousal Sponsorship. Many Ottawa residents sponsor partners from abroad. Spousal sponsorship involves coordinated sponsor and applicant filings. Inland processing was approximately 23 months as of early 2026, per IRCC processing times.
Work Permits. Ottawa's tech and government-contractor employers regularly hire under intra-company transfer, CUSMA, and LMIA pathways. We prepare ICT work permit applications, CUSMA permits, and LMIA-supported permits.
Study Permits and PGWPs. International students at uOttawa, Carleton, or Algonquin need a valid study permit and may apply for a PGWP after graduation.
Document Services. We also handle PR card renewal, permit replacement, notary services, and apostille services.
If your situation is not listed, contact us to discuss your file.
How We Serve Clients in Ottawa
Ottawa is roughly 4.5 hours by car from Toronto, so we serve Ottawa clients virtually. All consultations take place over Zoom or Microsoft Teams, and documents are exchanged through our secure portal. Ottawa clients can complete the entire process from intake through IRCC submission without an office visit.
Most files do not require an in-person meeting. We use video for consultations, encrypted email and secure upload for documents, and electronic signatures where IRCC accepts them. Call 1-888-636-2122 toll-free. Our case work follows a documented method, and fees are agreed in a Legal Services Agreement before any work begins. The full schedule appears on the legal fees page. If you ever travel to Toronto, you can visit our downtown office at Suite 500, 123 Edward St (M5G 1E2) or our North York office at 177 Linus Rd (M2J 4S5) by appointment.
Why Choose Mirzoyan Immigration
Both Narek and Vahe Mirzoyan hold dual credentials as RCICs and LSO-licensed paralegals. This combination is uncommon among Canadian immigration consultants. You can verify their standing on the CICC public register and the LSO directory. Every client works one-on-one with a single consultant from initial call through final decision. We do not hand files off to unlicensed assistants.
Our fees are set in a Legal Services Agreement signed before work begins. There are no hourly billing surprises. Our related notary practice has earned over 250 five-star Google reviews, a record that reflects the service standard we bring to every immigration file. Narek immigrated to Canada himself, and that lived experience shapes how we explain the process to clients. Together, the team carries more than 20 years of combined immigration experience. We work in English, Russian, and Armenian.
Trusted Ottawa Immigration Consultants
Trusted Ottawa immigration team helping individuals and families with spousal sponsorships, work permits, visitor visas, and permanent residence.
Narek Mirzoyan
Narek Mirzoyan is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC#R1005184) in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, a proud member of the Canadian Association Of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC), a Licensed Paralegal (P12490) with the Law Society of Ontario, and the founder of Mirzoyan Canadian Immigration Services Inc. in Toronto.
As an immigrant to Canada himself, Narek understands firsthand the hopes and hurdles newcomers face and channels that lived experience into a clear, practical guidance for every client he serves.
Narek has built a reputation of integrity, attention to detail, and client-focused service. In addition to his immigration practice, Narek also runs Mirzoyan Legal, a successful notary public business that has proudly served the community since 2022 years and earned more than 250 five-star reviews on Google.
Whether clients need help with Visitor Visas, Study or Work Permits, Family Sponsorship, Permanent Residence, or Citizenship applications, Narek is committed to delivering a smooth, transparent, and ethical experience every step of the way. Narek is also fluent in Russian and Armenian.
Vahe Mirzoyan
Vahe Mirzoyan is a seasoned Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC#R514223) with over a decade of dedicated experience working with individuals, corporations, and institutions on the full spectrum of Canadian immigration law. With a career built on precision, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to client success, Vahe has established himself as a trusted authority in Canadian immigration.
Vahe's expertise spans the entire continuum of Canadian immigration matters, encompassing Visitor Visas, Study Permits, Work Permits, Intra-company Transfers, Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), other Permanent Residence, and Citizenship applications.
Throughout his career, Vahe has held progressively senior roles at some of Canada's most respected legal and professional services firms. Specifically, at Green and Spiegel LLP, one of North America's leading immigration law firms.
An entrepreneurial professional at heart, Vahe is distinguished not only by his technical mastery but by his ability to architect and strategically plan complex immigration journeys for both individual and corporate clients. Vahe is deeply attuned to the human dimensions of immigration — the aspirations, uncertainties, and life-altering decisions that clients bring to each consultation. He approaches every matter with discretion, cultural sensitivity, and a genuine commitment to achieving outcomes that align with the clients' personal and professional goals. Vahe brings the same level of diligence and care to each file. Coming from a multicultural background, Vahe is also fluent in Russian and Armenian.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Our virtual-first approach means you can complete your entire case from Ottawa. Phone and video consultations, secure document uploads, and email cover every step. An in-person visit is never required.
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The most common pathways are spousal sponsorship, Express Entry under the Canadian Experience Class, employer-specific work permits linked to jobs in energy, logistics, or healthcare, and Super Visa applications for visiting parents. We assess which program fits your specific circumstances.
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Yes. We review the refusal letter, identify what went wrong, and advise whether reapplication, reconsideration, or a Federal Court challenge is appropriate. Refusal grounds vary widely, so an initial consultation is necessary before we can recommend a path.
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IRCC does not process spousal sponsorships faster or slower based on where the sponsor lives. Inland applications were taking approximately 23 months as of early 2026, while outland timelines depend on the visa office abroad
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Yes. Both Narek and Vahe Mirzoyan conduct consultations and review documents in English, Russian, and Armenian.
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If you are in Ottawa and need help with a work permit, Express Entry profile, study permit, or spousal sponsorship, we are ready to assist. Call 1-888-636-2122 toll-free, or book a consultation online.