Frequently Asked Questions

  • Search the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants public register at college-ic.ca for Fabiana Colen da Silva Moutte or licence number 1041330. Confirm Active status and entitlement to Practise. Fabiana is also a member of CAPIC (Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants).

  • Fabiana is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC 1041330, RCIC-IRB), licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. In Canada she practises as an RCIC, not as a Canadian lawyer. She is also a CAPIC member.

  • Yes. Consultations are available in Brazilian Portuguese and in English.

  • You can reach us anytime via our WhatsApp link, contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly, usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.

  • You receive a questionnaire review, a 60-minute online consultation with an RCIC, a written plan comparing pathways that may fit (including Express Entry and provincial options), and 30 days of email clarification. The fee is CAD 350. Details: (https://www.colenimmigration.ca/immigration-roadmap).

  • Express Entry is the federal system that manages permanent residence applications for programs such as the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class. It can fit if your age, education, work experience, and language results can compete in the pool. It is not the only path and it is not for everyone. A profile assessment helps you see whether Express Entry should be the focus or whether another route (such as a PNP) fits better.

  • Federal Skilled Worker and Canadian Experience Class are federal programs accessed through Express Entry, with different rules (CEC usually centres on Canadian work experience). A Provincial Nominee Program (PNP), including Ontario’s OINP, is provincial. Many nominations link to Express Entry and add a large CRS boost. The right program depends on your history and target province.

  • Not always. Many people can obtain permanent residence without a job offer when their score and program allow it. Other pathways rely more on an offer (sometimes with an LMIA). A job offer is neither always required nor a guarantee. The Roadmap compares scenarios with and without an offer.

  • Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.

  • OINP is the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program. Several streams connect to Express Entry (you need a pool profile and, in many cases, an Ontario notification of interest). Other streams follow their own job-offer or category rules. If Ontario is your goal, a Roadmap can compare OINP and federal options.

  • Usually yes, if the experience is eligible (job type, hours, correct NOC/TEER, and documentation). Foreign and Canadian experience are scored differently. Misstating job duties is a common risk. That is why we review occupation, duties, and evidence together.

  • It depends on your starting point and pathway. Strong English helps in most economic programs. French can open extra categories and points in some draws and programs if you reach a competitive level. In a roadmap, we prioritize what moves your profile given your time and budget.

  • There is no single timeline. IRCC publishes processing times that change by application type and demand. Before that comes preparation time: language tests, educational credential assessment (ECA), documents, translations, and sometimes a job offer or provincial interest. In consultation, we separate what depends on you from what depends on the government.

  • The Roadmap (CAD 350) includes the questionnaire, a 60-minute consultation, a written plan, and 30 days of email clarification. It is for people still comparing pathways. Booked consultations (including Focused Consultation) fit when you need advice on a specific point or another service type. Choose by stage: [Immigration Roadmap](https://www.colenimmigration.ca/immigration-roadmap) or your appointments page.

  • Start with profile clarity, not forms. Complete the Roadmap questionnaire or book a consultation. In parallel, many applicants take an official language test and, when it fits, an ECA for foreign education. Fabiana consults online from Canada with clients in any other country or inside Canada.

  • An LMIA (Labour Market Impact Assessment) is a labour-market opinion a Canadian employer may need before hiring a foreign worker in some situations. It can appear in work-permit plans or job-linked strategies. It is not required for every permanent residence path. If your case involves an employer and a work permit, we assess whether an LMIA (or an exemption) belongs in the plan.

  • Yes, when that is part of a realistic plan for your case (temporary work, a bridge to PR, or an employer-linked step).

    Colen Immigration is also a registered recruitment agency in Ontario and works with employers on their hiring needs, including hiring via the Temporary Foreign Workers Program