BACKGROUND
My wife and I are business executives in the US and were evaluating Canada as an immigration destination. We had created our Express Entry profile and despite having stellar credentials (including a 8.5 on IELTS) we did not meet the cutoff due to our age (we are in our early forties). We were thus on a lookout for a genuine and knowledgeable guide who could give us reliable advice on potential options that were available to us.
RESEARCH STAGE
Chitra & Associates Immigation Consultants (C&AIC) fit our requirement perfectly. We found through an exhaustive research exercise (which including reading each and every Google Review among other things).
PRE-ENGAGEMENT STAGE
From the get go, we found C&AIC to be extremely professional, knowledgeable and ethical in their approach. We noticed that they did not try to hard-sell their services or over-promise anything. Instead they took a genuine interest in helping us meet our goals in the easiest, ethical and cost-effective manner (even if it meant cannibalizing their own revenue). This was a huge departure from multiple conversations we had had with other firms/professionals previously and immediately built trust. They were also well-versed in Canadian immigration programs (by regions and immigrant categories) which was a prerequisite.
POST ENGAGEMENT STAGE
Once we signed the agreement (which was a very smooth process), Chitra Bhatia's guidance on steps involved was precise (with clear scope, requirements, and timelines). Being a process consultant, I found her detailed task checklist/project plan to be very helpful and their use of current digital tools to be quite convenient.
DELIVERY STAGE
Once we started fulfilling documentation related requirements, C&AIC were prompt in their actions. Any exceptions were clearly communicated in advance and impact discussed. They were prompt with their follow-ups which helped us stay on track and were always available to answer questions.
In terms of application assets, I found the level of detail and overall quality to be impressive (esp. business plan developed by Neekita Bhatia). Given their competency and experience, our conversations regarding my company's expansion strategy in Canada was a breeze and very Big 4 management consulting type. Veevak Bhatia's precise guidance related to Canadian financial institutions helped us overcome logistical issues faced while fulfilling finance related application requirements (despite the pandemic). FINAL OUTCOME
100% success (with full satisfaction).
RECOMMENDATION
If you've read this far, I should be obvious what you should do. If its not - book a consultation with C&AIC rightaway. Believe me, you won't regret it.
ALL THE BEST (to them and all who are reading this review).