Express Entry
Strategy and application support for Federal Skilled Worker, CEC and Skilled Trades streams under the Express Entry system.
Learn more Read the Express Entry guide Calculate your CRS scoreYour journey to Canada starts here.
Swodeshi Immigration Services helps individuals, families, students, workers and businesses navigate Canadian immigration — from a first assessment of your options to a complete, correctly prepared application.
- Experienced immigration professionals
- Personalized guidance
- Transparent process
Assisting clients around the world — with particular depth in South Asia, East Africa and West Africa
What we handle
Immigration services built around your goal
Every pathway below starts with the same thing: an honest look at where you stand today and what realistically gets you to Canada.
Provincial Nominee Programs
Guidance across provincial streams, including Alberta’s AAIP, for candidates with a connection to a specific province.
Learn moreFamily Sponsorship
Spousal, partner, parent and grandparent sponsorship, prepared to withstand scrutiny at every stage of review.
Learn more Read the full sponsorship guideStudy Permits
Applications for prospective and current international students, including guidance on maintaining valid status.
Learn moreWork Permits & LMIA
Employer-specific and open work permits, including LMIA-supported applications for Canadian employers.
Learn more LMIA-supported work permits LMIA-exempt work permitsVisitor Visas & Super Visas
Temporary resident visas and Super Visas for family members planning to visit Canada.
Learn more Read the visitor visa guidePermanent Residence
End-to-end support across the full range of federal and provincial permanent residence pathways.
Learn moreCanadian Citizenship
Guidance through eligibility review, the citizenship test and application preparation.
Learn more Read the citizenship guideBusiness Immigration
Pathways for entrepreneurs, investors and companies looking to establish or transfer talent to Canada.
Learn more
Why choose us
Professional Guidance. Personalized Solutions. Trusted Support.
Licensed & regulated
RCIC licence R708721, regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), and a full member of CAPIC (R21651).
Genuine, program-accurate guidance
Honest recommendations mapped to your file — not a generic template.
In-person or Online appointments
Communicate comfortably in the language you understand best, in English, Bangla, Hindi, and Urdu. Meet directly with your consultant at the Edmonton or Dhaka office or via an online meeting.
Two offices, one team
Edmonton, AB, Canada and Dhaka, Bangladesh — serving clients across Bangladesh, Canada and beyond.
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
Mehrul Rajib holds RCIC licence R708721 (CICC) and is a full member of CAPIC (R21651). Verify on the CICC Public Register →
About us
The consultant behind your file
Swodeshi Immigration Services is a client-focused immigration consultancy serving applicants across Bangladesh, Canada and beyond, with honest, program-accurate guidance on Express Entry, study permits, work permits, family sponsorship and provincial nominee pathways.
Md. Mehrul Islam Rajib
Director & RCIC · R708721Md. Mehrul Islam Rajib is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), licence number R708721. He is also a full member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC), membership number R21651, and serves as the Director of Swodeshi Immigration Services.
As a Bangladeshi-origin immigration consultant in Canada, Mehrul combines strong knowledge of Canadian immigration laws and procedures with a practical understanding of the challenges applicants may face. He provides professional guidance through every stage of the immigration process, including eligibility assessment, pathway selection, document preparation, application review, interview readiness, and responses to immigration authorities.
Mehrul has worked with clients from Bangladesh and many other countries, including applicants from South Asia, Africa, and South America. He assists individuals and families with Canadian visitor visas, Super Visas, study permits, work permits, LMIA-related applications, Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, family sponsorship, business immigration, permanent residence, citizenship, refused applications, and Procedural Fairness Letter responses.
As a Bangladeshi RCIC serving Edmonton and Alberta, Mehrul understands the importance of clear communication, careful preparation, and advice tailored to each client’s background and immigration goals. His multicultural perspective allows him to explain complex Canadian immigration requirements in a clear and approachable manner.
Mehrul leads Swodeshi Immigration Services from its two locations in Edmonton, AB, Canada, and Dhaka, Bangladesh. He is available periodically at both offices, making regulated Canadian immigration services more accessible to clients in Canada and Bangladesh.
Whether someone is searching for a Bangladeshi immigration consultant, a licensed RCIC in Edmonton, or a Canadian immigration consultant serving Alberta and Bangladesh, Mehrul is committed to providing responsible, professional, and client-focused immigration assistance.
How we work
A clear process, from first conversation to submission
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Initial consultation
We discuss your goals, background and timeline, and answer your immediate questions.
02
Assessment & strategy
An honest review of the pathways you’re eligible for, and a recommended plan.
03
Application preparation
Documents gathered, forms completed and submissions built to IRCC and provincial standards.
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Submission & follow-through
Your application is filed and monitored, with updates as your file progresses.
Scope of practice
The kind of work we handle
Representative matter types, shown to illustrate the range of our practice. These are general examples, not descriptions of actual client files, and no outcome is implied or guaranteed.
Federal Skilled Worker profile & CRS strategyExpress Entry
Alberta Advantage Immigration Program applicationPNP
Inland spousal sponsorship applicationFamily Sponsorship
Study permit application & PGWP eligibility reviewStudy Permit
LMIA-supported work permit applicationWork Permit
Super Visa application for visiting parentsVisitor Visa
Permanent residence application, Canadian Experience ClassPermanent Residence
Citizenship eligibility review & applicationCitizenship
Client experience
What clients say
Real reviews from our Google Business Profile (5.0 average, 35 reviews), reproduced in the reviewer’s own words from their public post. Each quote links back to the original review on Google so it can be verified.
“Mr. Mehrul took the time to understand my unique situation and gave me step by step guidance throughout the entire process. His extensive expertise in the field made it possible for me to become a Permanent Resident in Canada within a year after applying.”— Yeaseef Ahmed, Permanent Residence & Spousal Sponsorship Verify on Google →
“I had an amazing experience with Swodeshi Immigration Services while applying for my Canadian study visa. Their professionalism, efficiency, and friendly approach made the entire process smooth and stress-free.”— Tausif Sadman Chowdhury, Study Permit Verify on Google →
“I recently applied for my wife’s Spousal Open Work Permit (SOWP) through Swodeshi Immigration Service, and I am beyond happy with their service! The application was processed and approved in less than a month, which exceeded my expectations.”— Tohidul Alam Anik, Spousal Open Work Permit Verify on Google →
“I’m delighted to share that my mother’s visitor visa has been approved within 6 days after giving biometric. I want to convey my deepest gratitude to Rajib vai.”— Nipa Das, Visitor Visa (Super Visa) Verify on Google →
“Alhamdulillah. A two-year-long journey comes to a successful end. Express Entry done! Visa received!”— Albab Hasan, Express Entry Verify on Google →
“I took assistance from Mehrul Rajib at Swodeshi Immigration Services Canada for my father’s visa application. He was very patient throughout the process, always polite in sharing updates whenever I checked in, and guided me clearly with arranging the documents.”— Fahmida Ahmed, Family Visa Application Verify on Google →
Read all 35 reviews on our Google Business Profile →
Frequently asked
Questions we hear often
It depends on your education, work experience, language ability, family ties and goals. During an initial consultation we review your background against the pathways currently available and recommend the ones that genuinely fit.
No — and any firm that promises a guaranteed outcome should raise a red flag. Decisions rest solely with IRCC or the relevant provincial authority. What we do commit to is a careful, honest and complete application prepared to the applicable standard.
Both are authorized to represent clients before IRCC. A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) is licensed and regulated specifically for immigration matters by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
Processing times vary by program and by IRCC’s current workload, and they change over time. We’ll walk through realistic, current expectations for your specific pathway during your consultation.
We review your background and goals, discuss the pathways you may be eligible for, give you an honest assessment of your options, and outline next steps and fees before you commit to anything.
Yes. We work with clients around the world, including those already in Canada and those applying from abroad, with particular experience assisting applicants from South Asia, East Africa and West Africa.
A paid, one-on-one consultation with RCIC Rajib is $100 for a 40–60 minute session. Fees are always discussed transparently before you commit to any service.
Client stories
From RCIC’s YouTube Channel
Real client journeys, filmed and shared with permission on Swodeshi’s YouTube channel.
Get started
Ready to start your journey?
Tell us a little about your situation and we’ll follow up to schedule your consultation.
Paid consultation — $100
40–60 minute session with RCIC Rajib
Choose your service, preferred date and time on our booking page, and we’ll confirm your appointment. Sessions run Mountain Time (GMT−6).
- Study Permit, Work Permit, Super Visa, Visitor Visa
- LMIA, Express Entry, PNP and more
- Morning, afternoon or evening sessions available
Not ready to book yet? Try our free online assessment first.