Trusted top Immigration Consultant Serving Sarnia, 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 Sarnia through virtual consultations. Both of our Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants also hold paralegal licences with 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.
Sarnia 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 Sarnia: What You Need to Know
Sarnia sits at the southern end of Lake Huron, where the St. Clair River begins, across from Port Huron, Michigan. The 2021 Census recorded a city population of 72,047, with about 13% of residents born outside Canada, per Statistics Canada.
Top source countries for Sarnia's immigrant population include the United Kingdom, India, the Philippines, the United States, and the Netherlands, per Statistics Canada immigration tables.
Sarnia's economy is anchored by Chemical Valley, one of Canada's largest petrochemical and refining clusters. Major employers include Imperial Oil (Sarnia Manufacturing Site), Suncor Sarnia Refinery, NOVA Chemicals (Corunna site), Shell Sarnia Manufacturing Centre, and INEOS Styrolution, per Sarnia-Lambton Economic Partnership. The Bluewater Health hospital network and Bluewater Power are other significant local employers.
Petrochemical and refining operations regularly require process operators, instrumentation technicians, chemical engineers, pipefitters, and other skilled trades. When qualified Canadian applicants are unavailable, employers turn to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and need approved LMIAs before hiring abroad, per Employment and Social Development Canada.
Lambton College's main campus is located in Sarnia and enrolls international students in skilled trades, applied technology, business, and health programs, per Lambton College. Many graduates apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Sarnia's location on the U.S. border also makes CUSMA work permits relevant for some cross-border professionals.
Immigration Services for Sarnia Residents
Sarnia's petrochemical base, skilled-trades demand, and college campus shape the services we handle most often.
Work Permits and LMIA Support. Sarnia and Lambton County employers in petrochemicals, refining, skilled trades, and construction often hire foreign workers when no qualified Canadian applicant is available. The LMIA process requires the employer to demonstrate recruitment efforts and offer wages at or above the prevailing rate, per ESDC. Once approved, the worker applies for an employer-specific work permit. Some categories may be LMIA-exempt under CUSMA or intra-company transfer streams.
Spousal Sponsorship. Many Sarnia 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. Sarnia skilled tradespeople, engineers, and graduates may qualify under Express Entry through the Federal Skilled Worker, Canadian Experience Class, or Federal Skilled Trades programs. IRCC has run category-based draws for skilled trades occupations, per IRCC.
Study Permits and PGWPs. International students at Lambton College need a valid study permit before arriving. Ontario applications now require a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL) where applicable. Graduates of eligible programs may qualify for a Post-Graduation Work Permit.
Citizenship and Document Services. Permanent residents who meet the residency requirement can apply for Canadian citizenship. We also assist Sarnia 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 Sarnia
Sarnia is roughly three hours west of our Toronto office on Highway 401. Rather than asking you to drive that distance, 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. 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 Sarnia Immigration Consultants
Trusted Sarnia 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 Sarnia. 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 Sarnia 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.