“Where do I even start?”
There are dozens of programs, each with its own rules. We ask the right questions, so you don’t have to know them all.
For individuals seeking status in Canada
Let’s find your way to Canada, together.
With many ways to come to Canada and rules that keep changing, it’s easy to feel lost. Tell us about yourself in your own words, and we’ll show you which paths could work, what’s missing, and what to do next.
- Type or talk, whatever’s easier
- Go at your own pace
- Built on lawyer-approved rules
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Pointing to Express Entry
Sound familiar?
Immigration can feel like a maze. It doesn’t have to.
“What does all this jargon mean?”
CRS, NOC, LMIA, ECA… We explain everything in everyday words, right when it comes up.
“What if I get something wrong?”
You can change any answer. Your assessment is checked against rules our lawyers approve, and a lawyer reviews anything unusual before it reaches you.
That’s why we built Global Compass: talking to us should feel like talking to a friend who happens to know Canadian immigration inside out.
How it works
Three simple steps, and we’re with you for each one
Your information carries through every step, so you never have to start over.
Free quick check and preview
Your InformationTell us your story
Start with a short, free quick check: only the questions that decide your options, then a free preview of your pathways and where you stand. Type or talk, whichever is easier, and you check everything before we use it.
- A free preview in a few minutes, before you pay anything
- A short note under each question explains why we ask
- Change any answer, anytime
- Saved as you go, so you can take a break
What we cover
Where could Canada take you?
Pick the goal that fits. We’ll only ask the questions that matter for it.
Live here for good
Permanent residence through your skills and work, including Express Entry and provincial programs.
Personal assessmentWork in Canada
Work permits, job offers, and permits for spouses and recent graduates.
Personal assessmentStudy in Canada
Study permits, changing schools, and working while you study.
Personal assessmentStart or buy a business
Provincial entrepreneur programs, which ones are open, and what each one asks of you.
Personal assessmentBe with your family
Sponsoring a spouse, partner, child or other relative.
Personal assessmentVisit Canada
Visitor visas, travel authorizations and the parent and grandparent super visa.
Personal assessmentBecome a citizen
Citizenship applications, citizenship through a parent, and reviewing a decision.
Personal assessmentFind safety in Canada
Refugee claims and humanitarian requests. We help you organize your story; a lawyer takes it from there.
Lawyer-ledChallenge a decision
Refusals, appeals and court reviews. Deadlines can be very short, so a lawyer leads.
Lawyer-ledNot sure yet?
Tell us about yourself and we’ll look at which goals could make sense for you.
Personal assessmentNot covered yet
We’d rather be honest than guess. These aren’t part of our assessments yet:
- Quebec’s own immigration programs
- Programs in the three territories
- Some provincial skilled-worker and graduate programs
- Employers hiring staff (that’s Global Compass Organizations)
If one of these is you, start anyway. We’ll gather your details and point you to a lawyer who can help.
Your assessment
Your report, in plain words
No legal jargon and no guesswork. Each section answers a simple question, and every finding tells you exactly why.
- Clear labels like “Looks good” or “Need more info”
- What you told us, kept apart from what’s been checked
- Next steps you can actually take
Global CompassGlobal Immigration StrategyYour direction, in detail Sample assessmentSample: Amina, 34, software engineer (made up)
Amina, your answers suggest a direction worth investigating. Here’s why, and what to do next.
You’re aiming for permanent residence through your software work. Your seven years of experience, English results and assessed degree give you an estimated 72 of 100 selection points, above the 67-point pass mark. Your estimated ranking score is about 402. Below, we’ve set out how a provincial nomination or a French test would change that estimate.
Paths worth investigating- 72of 100 skilled worker points
- 402ranking score, estimated
- 4paths checked for you
Straight talk
Four different questions. We never mix them up.
A lot of confusion comes from treating these as one question. They aren’t.
Do you qualify?
Do you meet a program’s basic requirements? We check each one and show you why.
How do you rank?
Some programs score and rank people. Qualifying and ranking are different, so we keep them apart.
Is there room right now?
Programs open, pause and close. We tell you what we know, with dates, never a made-up forecast.
Will it be approved?
Only the government decides that. Anyone who promises you an approval isn’t being straight with you.
The lawyers behind Global Compass
Built and backed by Greenberg Hameed PC
Every rule Global Compass uses is researched from official sources and backed by the firm’s immigration lawyers, led by its two co-founders.
Howard GreenbergCo-founder, Greenberg Hameed PC
- Band 1, Chambers and Partners
- Certified Specialist in Immigration Law, Law Society of Ontario
- Recognized in Who’s Who Legal
Naumaan HameedCo-founder, Greenberg Hameed PC
- Certified Specialist in Canadian Immigration Law, Law Society of Ontario
- Recognized in Who’s Who Legal
- Former Canadian practice leader and partner, KPMG Law
What clients say
Reviews of Greenberg Hameed PC on Google
- TIMOTHY OLADOSU★★★★★
A heartfelt thank you to the GreenbergHameed team for the incredible support and dedication you provided throughout my family's immigration journey. We are delighted that our Permanent Residence application was successfully approved…
- Nancy★★★★★
Our family will be forever grateful to Greenberg Hameed for guiding us through the journey of obtaining our permanent residence in Canada.
- Nikisha Arthur★★★★★
I had a great experience with Greenberg Hameed handling my Business Visitor Visa application with IRCC. From start to finish, the process was handled with professionalism and care.
- Sezim Chotieva★★★★★
Howard Greenberg PC assisted me with my Start-Up Visa Work Permit application, as well as a study permit for my daughter. I’m truly satisfied with the outcome of this journey…
- Nishan Ragunathan★★★★★
We had an excellent experience working with the Greenberg Hameed team on our Temporary Residence, PR, LMIA, and TWP applications. A heartfelt thank-you to Samsudeen, Naumaan, Pushkar, and Jasmine for their outstanding support and guidance…
- Srutheej Sruthasenan★★★★★
I approached Greenberg Hameed earlier this year when my work permit expired at the end of April 2025. During that time, I found an employer who was willing to support me with a closed work permit under the Global Talent Stream (GTS)…
Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
Start with a free preview of your pathways. Pay only for the help you want.
Preliminary Assessment
$50 one time
Your full written report, built on lawyer-approved rules, based on what you tell us.
- The status you’re aiming for
- A summary of your information
- The paths that could work, and why
- Steps that could make your case stronger
Individual Consultation
Fees explained upfront
We can introduce you to a qualified immigration professional who suits your situation.
- Your information reviewed and verified
- Options, requirements, risks and timing
- Answers to the questions that need a professional
Work only begins after the required checks and a written agreement.
Annual Engagement
$400 a year
Up to four 30-minute check-ins a year to keep your plan current.
- Update your details as life changes
- Rule changes that affect you, explained
- Fresh next steps after each check-in
If you hire the professional for your application, the $400 counts toward their fees.
Free resources
Browse the resourcesOfficial links, explained like a friend would
Language tests, education assessments, job categories, proof of funds: the government pages you’ll need, with a plain-English note on when each one helps.
Questions
Things people often ask us
Still wondering about something? Start the conversation; there’s a place for your own questions too.
Is this legal advice?
No. Global Compass gives you general information and a preliminary assessment to help you understand your options. If you want legal advice for your situation, you can book a consultation with a qualified professional.
Who checks my assessment?
Our lawyers approve the rules the assessment is built on. When your answers raise anything unusual, such as a close deadline, a past refusal or something that needs judgment, a lawyer reviews your assessment before it’s released. The free preview is automatic and says so.
Do I need an account?
No, you can start right away. Your answers are saved on this device as you go. Create a free account if you want to come back from another phone or computer.
What if I make a mistake in my answers?
Just change it. You review everything before you confirm, and if you change an answer later, we prepare a fresh assessment.
How up to date is the information?
Our rules come from official Government of Canada and provincial sources, and every report shows the date they were checked. Rules can change quickly, so we re-read those pages every day and a lawyer reviews every change that matters.
Can you guarantee I’ll get in?
No one honestly can. We’ll tell you what looks promising, what’s missing and what could make your case stronger, but only the government makes the decision.
What happens to my information?
Your assessment answers, account and report are stored on servers in Canada, in Montreal, and reach us over an encrypted connection. We use your answers to prepare your assessment. Only Greenberg Hameed’s team can open your answers: the lawyers who review assessments and the people who run Global Compass. Anyone else, such as another professional for a consultation, sees them only with your consent. Payments go through PayPal, so your card details go to PayPal, never to us. If you answer by voice, your browser’s own speech service turns it into text and may process it outside Canada. Google Analytics measures selected public pages automatically, except where your browser retains a recorded rejection or has Global Privacy Control enabled. Your assessment answers and account details are not sent to it. Google may process analytics information outside Canada. Your browser may provide additional cookie and privacy controls. You can review and change your answers at any time.