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Primary focus · Business
Business immigration
Planning for business owners, entrepreneurs and eligible intra-company transferees.
Explore this familyRichmond Hill, Ontario · Established 2005
Immigration advice for people who run businesses
We are a small licensed practice in Richmond Hill. Most of our work is with business owners and entrepreneurs, and we also handle Express Entry, study permits, family sponsorship, refugee claims and appeals. Two consultants, both on the CICC register, both easy to check.
Established 2005Progressive Immigration Services Inc.
Licensed practice since April 2012Current CICC records linked on the site
Two licensed consultantsBoth listed on the CICC Public Register
Office in Richmond Hill210-45 B West Wilmot Street
About Progressive
Who we are
Progressive Immigration Services Inc. opened in 2005. Mohammadreza Nosraty has led the licensed practice since April 2012 and holds the RCIC-IRB licence, which means he can represent clients at the Immigration and Refugee Board as well as with IRCC. Mohsen Safavi is the senior immigration officer in our office, focusing on business immigration and work-permit files. He is an employee, not a partner.
We do not take every file. If your case needs a lawyer, for example a Federal Court judicial review, we will say so and refer you.
Choose a program family
Start with your situation
Programs
The programs we handle
Before we suggest a program, we check whether it is actually taking applications. If it is paused or capped, it says so on the page, and we will not sell you a consultation about it as if it were open.
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Economic
Express Entry & skilled work
Express Entry, Canadian experience and provincial nomination planning using the current CRS framework.
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Education
Study permits & PGWP
Study permit and post-graduation planning based on current school, language and field-of-study requirements.
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Family
Visitors & family sponsorship
We prepare visitor, super-visa and family-sponsorship files using the records available for that household.
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Protection
Refugee protection & IRB
Authorized representation within an RCIC-IRB’s regulated scope, with counsel referrals where required.
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Complex matters
Appeals, H&C & PRRA
For an appeal or risk matter, we begin with the decision, the deadline and the record already filed.
Explore this familyWhy Progressive
What you can check about us
We would rather you verify us than trust us. Here is where to look.
LicensedBoth consultants are on the CICC Public Register. The links are in the top bar and under each name.Verify credentials →
DatedEvery program page shows the day one of us last checked it against IRCC, and links the page we checked.Read recent updates →
No promisesNobody can guarantee an approval. If we think a case is weak, we say so in the consultation.Check program status →
Your dataOur intake forms request information for a preliminary review. Do not enter passport or card numbers in intake forms. Card payments are processed securely by Stripe.Read the privacy policy →
How we work
From first review to written representation
What happens depends on your matter and on the written agreement, but the sequence is always the same. Step 1 is free. Step 2 is a paid consultation. Steps 3 to 6 happen only under a signed retainer.
Free Step 1Paid consultation Step 2Under written retainer Steps 3–6
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Preliminary review
Identify the service area, urgency and current program status.
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Consultation
You explain the situation. The consultant tells you which rules apply and what they would do next.
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Written scope
We set out the work, who is responsible, the records needed and the fee.
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Preparation
Organize forms and supporting material under the written retainer.
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Submission & follow-up
File through the appropriate channel and monitor official communication.
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Decision & next steps
Explain the decision and identify any lawful follow-up options.
Start with the right level of help
Four ways to begin
Fill in a short form and we tell you which service fits. Estimate your Express Entry score. Or book half an hour with one of us.
Free preliminary assessment
Four short steps. We reply to say which service fits your situation, or that we cannot help. It is not an eligibility decision.
Start assessment →CRS calculator
The current rule set, calculated in your browser. Nothing you enter is stored.
Calculate CRS →Book a consultation
Thirty minutes, usually by video. Phone and in-person appointments are also available. CAD $100.00 total.
View consultation options →Express Entry draws
Read recent invitation rounds from IRCC and compare only with rounds you could enter.
See recent rounds →A consultation is advice. Representation needs a separate written retainer.
Official IRCC data
Latest retrieved Express Entry round
This is the most recent invitation round in our saved IRCC data. Check the retrieval date below and verify the latest round with IRCC before relying on it. Cut-offs differ by round type; compare your estimate only with rounds you would qualify for.
- Date
- 2026-09-04
- Round / category
- #441 · Healthcare and Social Services Occupations, 2026-Version 3
- Lowest CRS
- 475
- Invitations
- 3,500
The people on your file
Two licensed consultants, plus the office staff who keep files moving.
Mohammadreza Nosraty
Regulated Immigration Consultant
RCIC-IRB · College ID R507271
Founder of the practice and its RCIC-IRB. He has handled business, family and refugee matters since 2012. Consultations in English.
Mohsen Safavi
Senior immigration officer
RCIC · College ID R418151
RCIC whose work centres on business immigration and work-permit strategy, including owner-operator permits, intra-company transfers and the evidence behind them.
Scheduling, document logistics and the financial-record review on business files are handled by our office staff; you will meet them by email once a file is open.
Frequently asked
Questions people ask before they call
Short answers to the questions people ask before they call. Advice about your own situation needs a consultation.
How do I know which immigration service to choose?
Start with the free preliminary assessment when you are unsure. It routes your request by service area without promising eligibility or an outcome.
Is the CRS calculator an official IRCC result?
No. It is an estimate based on the identified rule version. IRCC’s electronic system governs if there is a difference.
Does a consultation include full representation?
No. A consultation is professional time for a defined discussion. Further representation requires a separate written retainer agreement.
Can Progressive guarantee approval?
No representative can guarantee an immigration result. Decisions are made by the responsible government or tribunal authority.
How can I verify the consultant’s licence?
Use the direct CICC Public Register link shown throughout this site and confirm the current licence status and class.
Reviewed information
Reviewed articles and IRCC updates
One of us reads every article before it is published and puts the date on it. Anything time-sensitive links to the IRCC page it came from.
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