At Active Professionals we realize that there are many companies who offer Paralegal, Immigration and Business Services and you are confused about whom to choose. If you are a savvy shopper, like we assume you would be, you will want to check out other companies before choosing the right one.

We invite you to read our “Client Testimonials Page”, where we have put 500 client testimonials from satisfied clients all over the world. What better way to decide if we are right for you, than to see what a third party has to say about our services? Please keep in mind that these testimonials are from 500 clients from different countries, different backgrounds, different cultures and different nationalities. There must be a reason for this many clients to provide such positive feedback.

We thank you for considering us to do the business with and, in addition to over 500 testimonials from our satisfied clients, we would like to share 30 qualities we have that make us stand apart from the competition. We now invite you to make your own decision. 

1. Winner of Consumers’ Choice Award (CAA)
2. 110 % Lowest Fee Guarantee
3. Educated Staff  
4. Sincere & Accurate Advice
5. Knowledge & Experience 
6. Professional Association Memberships
7. Integrity, Honesty and Efficiency
8. Success
9. Up to date
10. Support
11. Word of Mouth
12. Licensed Employment Agency
13. Guarantee
14. Professionals Office Location
15. Prompt Service
16. Flexible Payment Plans & Competitive Fees  
17. Personal Approach
18. One Stop Paralegal, Immigration & Business Services  
19. Accessibility  
20. Choice of Services  
21. Information
22. Cultural Sensitivity   
23. Creative & Practical Advice
24. Proactive Solutions
25. Nomination from American Biographical Institute Inc (ABI)
26. Nomination from the Heritage Registry of Who’s Who
27. The Brick Certificate
28. Referral Program 
29. Network Free
30. Mini Vacation value of $800.00

1.  Winner of Consumers’ Choice Award (CAA)

As a testament to our abilities Active Professionals, formerly known as Canada Immigration & Business Services (CIBS) Ltd received the 2005/2006 Consumers’ Choice Award for Business Excellence in Immigration Consultants Category. An independent research firm conducted random surveys throughout Calgary of individuals and businesses. The purpose of this award “is to publicly identify those establishments, voted for by consumers as their choice for excellence.  In 2005/2006 the “Immigration Consultants” category was added for the first time. We are delighted to be the first company to receive this award. According to the information from the Consumers’ Choice Award office, so far (Jan 2008) we are the ONLY Immigration Consultants Company in Calgary who was chosen for the award.

The Consumer’s Choice Award Trade Mark is considered the seal of excellence. As such, it serves to enhance the city's business climate. Receiving the award not only constitutes the crowning achievement of the recipients’ efforts, but more importantly, it also represents one of the most valuable rewards of all, the knowledge that they have earned the trust and loyalty of consumers.

2. 110 % Lowest Fee Guarantee

Our clients compare our charges and find us to be up to 60% lower than our competitors.  We challenge to find a lower fee for the same service and we offer to match the lowest fee, plus we will reduce 10% of the difference*. Our promise for Lowest Fee Guaranteed is 110%! We guarantee the most competitive fee for any service we offer at Active Professionals.  

 
    

 3.  Educated Staff

Our Senior Consultant, Anwar Rehman, holds M.A., LL.B., and D.L.L. Degrees. Our three Certified Immigration Consultants are full member of Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC): Mr. Muhammad Ali has a Master of Engineering from University of Toronto, as well certification from the Immigration Practitioner Program, Humber College, Toronto, Ontario. Mr. Pedro Centano, has a B.A. (Political Science) from University of Alberta, as well certification from the Immigration Practitioner Program, York College of Industry and Technology, Ontario. Mr. Centeno is a Certified Immigration Consultant and a full Member of Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC). Mr. Yesh Shah has a Business Management Courses from Ontario and certification from the Immigration Practitioner Program, York College of Industry and Technology, Ontario. Our Accountant, Avanish Singh, has a 2 years Diploma in Accounting and Bachelor of Management Degree from University of Lethbridge, AB. Mr. Singh is a final semester student for C.G.A. Our Office Manager, Farah Rehman holds B.A. and has Diploma from SAIT Polytechnic, Calgary, in Business Administration (Specializing in Management). Our Paralegal/Consultant, Elizabeth Fielding, Canadian born has years of legal and business experience. Visit “Our Team” page for details.

4.  Sincere & Accurate Advice

We do not sell dreams! We make more friends telling them the truth up front.  We offer comprehensive advice from beginning to end. In order to preserve our hard earned reputation for existing and prospective clients, we endeavor to limit our client intake to those cases with a strong likelihood of success.

If we have doubts that your application will be successful we will be honest with you about your chances of success. We will refuse to represent a client who we feel is misusing the system.  If Active Professionals considers the case overly complicated or out of our range of expertise we will turn down your case and may  either refer you to one of our other business associates, or let you know that we have no prior experience for this particular kind of case. This is what differentiates us from other professionals. Our motto is: “100 % client satisfaction.”  To achieve this we use the utmost care and a professional approach. 
    
5.  Knowledge & Experience

  At Active Professionals our team has over 30 years of combined Legal, Immigration and Business Experience. Active Professionals enjoys an excellent reputation with the public and authorities. We know the players, we know the rules and we have the necessary practical experience to support our understanding of these matters. We are experienced in handling both your issues and the stress generated by the process.

Our guarantee is endorsed by the trust and faith placed in our company by hundreds of satisfied clients. You may want to visit our Client Testimonials Page and read over 500 client testimonials from around the world.  

6.  Professional Association Memberships
   
Active Professionals staff is members of a variety of Professional Associations which includes but not limited to Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC), Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) Canadian Bar Association (CBA), International Association of Immigration Practitioners (LIP), Canadian Society of Immigration Practitioners (CSIP), AITC (Canada) and The British Pakistan Law Council. At present we have 2 staff members who have Commissioner for Oaths (Alberta) status from Alberta Justice. At Active Professionals, one team member also has Commissioner for Oaths (Saskatchewan) status from the Saskatchewan Department of Justice. Visit “Our Team” page for details.

7. Integrity, Honesty and Efficiency

Active Professionals has a high standard for choosing the staff that handles your file. Because Paralegal, Immigration or Business Services, all require energy and dedication, we work hard to make it easier and more stress-free for our clients. We keep true to our word and handle our client work with professionalism and efficiency.

8. Success

With our help, literally thousands of individuals from around the world have obtained success in their cases for the last 13 years. More and more people are choosing Active Professionals. Active Professionals benefits from a good reputation that keeps lasting over the years. Our office is known as “Reputation for Results”!

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