Government Benefits Programs

Income Assistance and Disability Assistance are provincial programs based on financial need. This is not an immigration service and the final decision rests with the BC government. Receiving help in some cases of sponsorship or financial commitment can have consequences and should be reviewed separately.

Applicants must live in BC, have acceptable status, demonstrate financial need and assets within the prescribed limits, and meet WorkBC procedures or applicable exceptions. The conditions of claimant, protected person, PR or citizen may be different.

Professional fees are determined after reviewing the applicant’s circumstances, immigration history, number of family members, the complexity of the matter, and the scope of services required. To receive an assessment and fee information, please book a professional consultation. After the assessment, the services, professional fees, and payment terms will be confirmed in a written retainer agreement.

Government processing fees, biometrics, medical examinations, translations, credential assessments, courier charges, and other third-party costs are separate from professional fees unless the written agreement expressly states otherwise.

• Identity documents and immigration status;
• SIN, if any;
• address documents, rent and housing cost;
• Bank statements, income, assets and liabilities;
• Documents of family members;
• Medical documents for work restriction or disability, as the case may be;
• WorkBC or Ministry correspondence.