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Gemstone Immigration
Canadian Immigration Consulting
REGULATED CANADIAN IMMIGRATION CONSULTING
Your pathway to Canada, guided with care.
Gemstone Immigration provides specialized, regulated expertise to navigate your move to Canada. We treat every application with the professional precision and personal attention your future deserves.
Licensed RCIC, CICC-regulated
Flat-fee, written engagements
Virtual consultations worldwide
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RCIC-licensed practice
Practice authorized by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Verify our licence on the public register.
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Flat fees, written
Every engagement starts with a clear scope and a written retainer. No hidden charges, no surprise add-ons mid-file.
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You work directly with a licensed RCIC from intake to submission — never a call centre or revolving caseworker.
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Worldwide service
Virtual consultations available across all time zones. Toronto-based, serving applicants from every continent.
Professional support for your Canadian transition
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Inadmissibility & TRP Support
Work directly with an RCIC to address sensitive admissibility issues through a calm, fact-based presentation of your circumstances.
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Expert File Review
Gain peace of mind with a professional audit of your completed application to catch errors before official submission.
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Work Permit
Expert guidance on LMIA applications, employer-specific permits, and open work authorizations for skilled professionals.
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PR Card Renewal / PRTD
Support for Permanent Residency Card renewals and travel documents for residents outside Canada seeking to return.
RCIC-IRB · Class L3
CICC LICENCE #R1053936
MEET YOUR CONSULTANT
Binil Thomas Zachariah, RCIC-IRB — personal representation at every stage.
Binil Thomas Zachariah is the founding consultant of Gemstone Immigration. He is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant authorized at Class L3 (RCIC-IRB) — the higher tier of CICC licence, which permits representation before IRCC, the Canada Border Services Agency, and all divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board (RPD, RAD, ID, IAD). He holds a Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law from Queen's University and is a member in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), Licence No. R1053936.
Binil's academic foundation runs deep. He holds an M.Tech in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK Surathkal) — one of India's premier engineering institutes — and a B.Tech from Government Engineering College, Calicut. Before founding Gemstone, he spent over a decade in process-driven and engineering roles at Amazon, Qatar Airways, and Zoho — work that built the documentation discipline and deadline focus that IRCC submissions demand. He serves clients in English, Malayalam and Tamil, with professional experience across Canada, the Middle East, and India. Every consultation, application, and follow-up is handled by Binil personally — never delegated to junior staff or routed through a call centre.
RCIC-IRB · L3
Full authorization under IRPA s. 91 to represent clients before IRCC, CBSA, and all IRB divisions
Queen's GDip
Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law — Canada's leading immigration law program
3 Languages
English, Malayalam, and Tamil — clear communication across South Asia and the diaspora
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
A clear, four-step process — every time.
Whether you’re applying for a study permit or finalizing your citizenship, every engagement follows the same structured journey. No surprises, no improvisation.
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Discovery consultation
A focused 60-minute video call to review your background, goals, and the realistic options on the table.
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Strategy & retainer
You receive a written strategy memo and a flat-fee retainer agreement before any application work begins.
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Preparation & submission
We prepare every form and supporting document, walk you through final review, and submit to IRCC on your behalf.
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Status & follow-through
Regular updates, prompt responses to IRCC correspondence, and post-decision guidance through landing.
LATEST UPDATES
What’s changed recently in Canadian immigration
We track every IRCC and ESDC announcement so you don’t have to. Recent policy shifts that may affect your pathway:
RED ALERT — Action Required
January 1, 2026 · IRCC
PGP intake paused for 2026
IRCC is not accepting new permanent residence applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program. The 2025 intake invited only from the 2020 pool. The Super Visa is the practical alternative.
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January 2026 · Study Permits
Master’s & PhD students exempt from PAL
Master’s and doctoral students enrolled at public Designated Learning Institutions no longer need a Provincial Attestation Letter with their study permit application. 2026 cap: 309,670 spaces.
TEAL NEW — New Legislation
December 15, 2025 · Bill C-3
Citizenship by descent extended
Bill C-3 amends the Citizenship Act. Canadian parents born or adopted abroad can now pass citizenship to children — provided they have 1,095 days of cumulative Canadian presence before the child’s birth.
TEAL NEW — 2026–2028
November 2025 · Levels Plan
PR admissions stabilized at 380,000/year
Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan holds permanent resident admissions at 380,000 annually, with economic immigration making up 64% — the highest share in decades.
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February 2026 · Express Entry
2026 categories announced
New category-based selection categories include foreign medical doctors, researchers, senior managers, transport occupations, and skilled military recruits — alongside continuing healthcare and French-language priorities.
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January 21, 2025 · SOWPs
Spousal Open Work Permit eligibility tightened
SOWPs are now restricted to spouses of TEER 0/1 workers (or specific in-demand TEER 2/3 sectors) with 16+ months remaining on the work permit. Free-trade and PR-pathway spouses are exempt.
WHY GEMSTONE
Premium service without the premium markup.
Three commitments shape how we run every file — what to expect when you work with us.
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Integrity
We give realistic assessments, even when that means recommending against an application. No guarantees of approval — only honest preparation.
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Transparency
Written retainers, clear timelines, itemized fees, and access to your full file at any time. You always know where your case stands.
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Care
Immigration affects every part of your life. We take time to understand your goals before recommending a pathway — and stay with you through landing.
Book a consultation with a licensed RCIC
A focused, paid 60-minute video call designed to provide you with expert clarity on your Canadian immigration journey. During this session, we will review your eligibility, detail the specific steps of your chosen pathway, and address your complex questions with regulated precision and uncompromised ethics.
Availability
Mon–Fri · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EST · Virtual consultations available worldwide · Same-week appointments typically available.
Start the conversation
We value your time and clarity. Our team reviews all inquiries and aim to provide a detailed response within one business day.
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Phone
+1 (647) 782-5679
Office
Toronto, Ontario · Virtual consultations worldwide
Frequently asked questions
Ready to start? Let’s talk about your pathway.
Book a focused 60-minute consultation with a licensed RCIC. You’ll leave with a clear picture of your strongest pathway, the documents you’ll need, realistic timelines, and an honest assessment of your chances.
REGULATED PRACTICE NOTICE
Compliance & disclaimer
Gemstone Immigration provides Canadian immigration consulting services through a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) authorized by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). The consultant's full name and licence number are listed on our verification page and can be confirmed on the CICC public register at college-ic.ca.
Information on this website is provided for general educational purposes and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of immigration outcomes. A consultant–client relationship is created only after a written retainer agreement is signed. All immigration decisions are made by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and other authorized government bodies. No representative — licensed or otherwise — can guarantee the outcome of an application.
Regulated Canadian immigration consulting with uncompromised ethics and expert guidance.
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