Trusted top Immigration Consultant Serving Peterborough, 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.
1000+ Happy clients, 20+ years of experience
Mirzoyan Canadian Immigration Services Inc. is a licensed RCIC practice serving Peterborough through virtual consultations. Both of our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants also hold paralegal licences with the Law Society of Ontario.
“Excellent support and very professional service. They helped me prepare my immigration application and guided me through all the documents step by step. I really appreciate their patience, clear explanations and kindness. I highly recommend them to anyone who needs help with immigration paperwork.”
“Vahe and his team helped me secure specialized trades employees for my company. Thank you for all you have done to assist us”
“They were great to work with and helped with my very specific situation. Incredible profesionals.”
“I must admit that I’m not the greatest at doing anything referring to anything that’s legal or immigration related but I have never felt so at ease as they made my experience so clear and easy that they are definitely my go to team without any questions. Thank you again gentlemen for your expertise!!!”
WHAT OUR Clients SAY About Us
Our Canadian Immigration Services
Temporary residence
Get the right permit for your stay, whether you are coming for a short visit, a degree program, or a job. We handle visitor visas, study permits, work permits, super visas, and post-graduation work permits.
Permanent residence
Apply for permanent status through Express Entry, the Canadian Experience Class, Federal Skilled Worker, or family sponsorship. We guide you from eligibility assessment through landing and the path to citizenship.
Document Services
Lost, damaged, or expired immigration document? We handle PR card renewals, citizenship certificate replacements, notary public services, and apostille certification for documents used abroad.
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.
Peterborough 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 Peterborough: What You Need to Know
Peterborough sits in central Ontario along the Trent-Severn Waterway, roughly 130 kilometres northeast of Toronto. The 2021 Census recorded a city population of 83,651, with about 11% of residents born outside Canada, per Statistics Canada.
Top source countries for Peterborough's immigrant population include the United Kingdom, India, the Philippines, China, and the United States, per Statistics Canada immigration tables.
Peterborough's economy is anchored by post-secondary education, healthcare, manufacturing, and the public sector. Major employers include Trent University, Fleming College, Peterborough Regional Health Centre, the City of Peterborough, GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy Canada, and Ventra Plastics Peterborough, per Peterborough & the Kawarthas Economic Development.
Trent University and Fleming College are central to local immigration. Both institutions enroll international students across undergraduate, graduate, and college diploma programs, per Trent University and Fleming College. Many graduates apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit and later transition to permanent residence through the Canadian Experience Class.
The Peterborough region has historically been considered for IRCC's Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot.
Immigration Services for Peterborough Residents
Peterborough's two post-secondary institutions and mix of healthcare, manufacturing, and public-sector employment shape the services we handle most often.
Study Permits. International students accepted to Trent University or Fleming College need a valid study permit before arriving. The application requires a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution, proof of funds, and supporting documents, per IRCC study permit requirements. Ontario applications now require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) where applicable.
Post-Graduation Work Permits. Graduates of eligible Trent and Fleming programs may qualify for a PGWP. Field-of-study rules now tie college PGWP eligibility to occupational demand. A PGWP builds the Canadian work experience needed to qualify for permanent residence through Express Entry.
Spousal Sponsorship. Many Peterborough residents are Canadian citizens or permanent residents looking to sponsor a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner. Spousal sponsorship requires complete relationship evidence, the sponsor's financial records, and consistent documentation. Inland and outland files differ in process and rights during processing.
Express Entry. Peterborough graduates and skilled workers may qualify under Express Entry through the Federal Skilled Worker or Canadian Experience Class streams. IRCC has run category-based draws targeting healthcare, STEM, trades, and other occupations, per IRCC.
Work Permits. Peterborough employers in healthcare, manufacturing, and skilled trades sometimes hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadian applicant is available. We prepare LMIA-supported work permits, intra-company transfers, and spousal open work permits as appropriate.
Document Services. We assist Peterborough clients with PR card renewal, landing document replacement, notary public services, and apostille services.
If your situation does not fit one of these categories, contact us.
How We Serve Clients in Peterborough
Peterborough is roughly 90 minutes northeast of our Toronto office on Highway 115/35 and the 401. Rather than asking you to make that drive, we built our practice around virtual delivery. Initial consultations, document collection, application preparation, and follow-up all happen through secure video and email. Reach us toll-free at 1-888-636-2122.
Our Toronto and North York offices are available if you happen to visit the GTA, by appointment only. The full process follows a documented method: eligibility assessment, document checklist, form completion, licensed-consultant review, submission to IRCC, and ongoing tracking. Fees are transparent and set in a Legal Services Agreement before any work begins. The full schedule is on the legal fees page.
Why Choose Mirzoyan Immigration
Both Narek and Vahe Mirzoyan hold dual credentials as RCICs and LSO-licensed paralegals, an uncommon combination in Canadian immigration practice. You can verify those credentials on the CICC public register and the LSO directory. Every Peterborough client works one-on-one with their consultant through the full case, without handoffs to junior or unlicensed staff. Our fees are fixed in writing before work begins. Our related notary practice has earned more than 250 five-star Google reviews, a record that reflects the standard we bring to immigration work. Narek is an immigrant to Canada himself, and his lived experience shapes how we explain each step. The team carries over 20 years of combined immigration experience and works in English, Russian, and Armenian.
Trusted Peterborough Immigration Consultants
Trusted Peterborough 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.
Immigration Updates & Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. Our virtual-first approach means you can complete your entire case from Peterborough. 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 Peterborough 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.