Immigration Consultant in Ahmedabad & Surat — Canada, Australia & Germany PR Experts
Find the Right Immigration Pathway for Your Profile
SWEC is an immigration consultant in Ahmedabad and Surat that assists individuals and families with PR visa applications to Canada, Australia or a Germany Opportunity Card. Our team will assess your profile, recommend the most suitable pathway and support you throughout the application process until a decision is made.
Since 2004, we have helped thousands of clients pursue opportunities abroad. Over all these years, we have found that the majority of delays are caused by minor and even preventable mistakes. That’s why we double check everything before filing anything.
Want to see us in person? We run PR visa consultant offices in both Ahmedabad and Surat. Start with a free immigration eligibility check to learn your possibilities.
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Why Choose SWEC as Your Immigration Consultant?
Multi Country Pathway Expertise (Canada, Australia, Germany)
We deal with all three countries on a daily basis. This allows us to compare your options and provide you with the optimal solution.
Personalised Eligibility & Points Assessment
We evaluate your age, education, work experience and language test results and show your points and how you can get more of them.
End to End Documentation Support
You'll receive a detailed checklist for your immigration pathway. After that, we'll review all your documents and make sure that there's nothing missing and nothing wrong with them.
Transparent Process, No Hidden Fees
We'll share a written fee schedule before the process begins. There won't be any surprise fees, and we will explain all government fees to you.
Post Landing & Settlement Support
Our assistance won't be limited to a mere visa. We'll also assist you with airport pickup, accommodation and opening a bank account.
Personalised Guidance for Every Immigration Pathway
There's no universal approach to immigration and every family is unique. This is why we'll create a custom pathway for you based on your needs, budget and timeline.
Application & Visa Filing Support
We'll prepare and file your applications with utmost care. Additionally, we'll monitor your file and respond to all requests promptly.
Dedicated Support from Consultation to Visa Decision
One case manager will stay with your file throughout the whole process. If a file is refused, we will review the reasons and plan your next move.
Post Landing Services
Airport Pickup
Accommodation Assistance
Visa & Status Support
Family & Dependent Visa Support
Which Immigration Pathway Is Right for You?
Canada suits you if you want PR within roughly a year through a straightforward points system. Australia is the better fit if your occupation sits on their skilled list and you’re aiming for a long-term PR outcome. And if your priority is simply moving and finding work quickly, Germany’s Opportunity Card gets you there fastest, even though it isn’t PR on its own.
Our Canada immigration consultants compare these pathways with clients every week. Here’s how each one actually works.
Canada PR via Express Entry & Provincial Nominee Programs
Express Entry is Canada’s main online system for skilled workers. You create a profile and get your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score. The government selects the top ranked profiles and issues Invitations to Apply (ITA) regularly.
If your CRS score is lower, you can use a Provincial Nominee Program. Provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points and guarantees an ITA.
Australia PR via Skilled Migration (Subclass 189/190/491)
Australia uses the points test to select the best candidates for its skilled visas. Every Australia PR consultant on our team walks clients through the same basics: you’ll need at least 65 points, a positive skills assessment and a job from the occupation list.
Subclass 189 needs no sponsor at all, while Subclass 190 requires state nomination instead. Subclass 491 is a regional visa, one that can still lead to PR down the line.
Germany Opportunity Card (Job Seeker Visa)
The Opportunity Card allows you to live in Germany for up to 12 months and search for a job. Most people require 6 points, depending on their qualifications, language, experience and age.
This visa isn’t PR, but once you land a job, you can switch to a work permit and start building your life in the country. Our Germany Opportunity Card consultants evaluate your points before you spend anything.
Country | Pathway | Points/Score Needed | Language Requirement | Approx. Processing Time | Approx. Cost (Government Fees) |
Canada | Express Entry / PNP | 67/100 to enter the pool; CRS cut off changes every draw | CLB 7 for most skilled workers (IELTS, CELPIP, PTE Core, TEF/TCF) | About 6 months after application | CAD 1,590 per adult |
Australia | Skilled Visa 189/190/491 | 65 minimum; invitations often require more | Competent English (e.g., IELTS 6 in each band) | Several months to over a year | About AUD 6,135 to 6,140 for the main applicant |
Germany | Opportunity Card | 6 points or full recognition of your qualification | German A1 or English B2 | Often 1 to 3 months; varies by mission | €75 visa fee plus €13,092 proof of funds |
Our Immigration Consultant Services in Ahmedabad & Surat
We provide full PR support at both branches. It includes everything from initial eligibility check to the first week abroad.
Canada Express Entry & Provincial Nominee Programs
Our Canada Express Entry consultants build your profile and look for ways to increase your CRS score, then help you select the right provinces, such as SINP, AINP and OINP. Explore more on our Canada Express Entry page.
Australia PR & Skilled Migration
We help with your skills assessment, Expression of Interest and state nomination, then prepare your visa application once an invitation arrives. More details are available on our Australia PR page.
Germany Opportunity Card & Job Seeker Visa
We examine whether your qualification is recognised and calculate your points, then help with proof of funds and visa application preparation. Explore more on our Germany Opportunity Card page.
Eligibility Assessment & CRS/Points Calculation
Your free assessment will end with a detailed report. It will include your score, optimal countries, occupation check, documents list, cost and time estimates and ways to get extra points.
Documentation & Application Filing
Our team reviews all your documents against current requirements, guides you through medical exams and police clearance, and files your application once everything is in order. As your permanent resident consultant, we keep monitoring it after submission.
Visa Interview & Biometrics Guidance
Most PR applicants have to provide their fingerprints and photo in the Visa Application Centre. We’ll book your appointment and inform you what to bring. In case of the interview, we’ll help you prepare for it.
Post Landing Settlement Support
After landing, we handle the essentials: airport pickup, short-term accommodation, opening a bank account and getting a local SIM card. Need to bring your family abroad? Explore our PR dependent visa services.
Documents Required for PR & Immigration Applications
Valid passport
with at least six months' validity
Educational certificates
degrees, mark sheets and transcripts
ECA report
Required for Canada, usually from WES
Language test scores
IELTS, PTE, CELPIP or other accepted tests
Photographs
recent and in the required size
Work experience letters
with your duties, dates, hours worked and salary
Proof of funds
bank statements or blocked account
Medical examination
from a panel doctor authorised by the country
Police clearance certificate
from each country where you spent six months or more
For Canada Express Entry, it’s best to complete your medical examination before submission. Start your police clearance as soon as possible.
How SWEC Guides You Through the Immigration Process
1. Free Eligibility Assessment
We review your profile at no cost.
3. Language Test Preparation
You get IELTS or PTE coaching support from our team.
5. Profile Creation & Points Optimisation
Your profile gets built with every available point in mind.
7. Application Submission
Your application gets filed on time, every time.
9. Visa Decision
We monitor your file and keep you updated throughout.
2. Pathway Selection
Together, we pick the right country & immigration programme for you.
4. Educational Credential Assessment (ECA)
We guide you through getting your degree assessed.
6. Documentation
We gather and review all your documents.
8. Interview/Biometrics
We prepare you thoroughly for your appointments.
10. Pre Departure & Post Landing Support
We help you settle abroad, from departure to arrival.
Eligibility Criteria: Canada, Australia & Germany PR
All three countries consider such aspects as age, education, work experience and language. However, the scoring and minimum requirements vary. We assess your profile against all three countries simultaneously, comparing scores side by side as your overseas immigration consultant.
Canada PR Eligibility
For the Federal Skilled Worker program, you usually need:
- At least 1 year of continuous skilled work in the last 10 years
- CLB 7 in an approved language test
- An assessed degree via an ECA
- Proof of funds and at least 67 points
The maximum number of age points is received by applicants aged 20 to 29.
Australia PR Eligibility
You need to be below 45 years when invited. Your occupation must be on the right skilled list, backed by a positive skills assessment. You must also possess Competent English.
Apart from all that, you must score 65 points and above. State nomination will give 5 points for subclass 190 and 15 points for subclass 491.
Germany Opportunity Card Eligibility
You’ll need a degree or at least 2 years of vocational training that Germany recognises. You also need German A1 level or English B2 level and proof of funds.
Then, you’ll have to have at least 6 points. If Germany recognises your qualification completely, you won’t need any points at all. A job offer isn’t required.
Immigration Processing Timeline
Immigration processing time is different for each pathway. Usually, the shortest process is provided by Germany and takes 2 to 6 months. Express Entry from Canada usually takes 8 to 14 months from start to finish. Australia usually takes 1 year or more.
Pathway | Eligibility & Documentation | Application Processing | Total Timeline |
Canada Express Entry | 3 to 6 months | About 6 months after application | 8 to 14 months |
Canada PNP | 3 to 6 months | Nomination plus federal processing | 12 to 24 months |
Australia PR (189/190/491) | 3 to 6 months, including skills assessment | Several months to 12+ months | 12 to 24 months |
Germany Opportunity Card | 1 to 3 months | 1 to 3 months | 2 to 6 months |
Cost of Immigration: Canada, Australia & Germany PR
Government fees start from €75 for Germany’s visa. They rise up to about CAD 1,590 per adult for Canada and AUD 6,135 for Australia’s subclass 189. Your total also includes the cost of the test, assessment, medical examination and other requirements.
Pathway | Government Fees (Approx.) | Consultancy Fees | Total Estimated Cost |
Canada Express Entry | CAD 1,590 per adult (CAD 990 processing + CAD 600 Right of PR Fee) | Based on services selected | About CAD 2,200 to 2,600 per adult, consultancy fees included |
Australia PR | AUD 6,135 (189) or AUD 6,140 (190/491) for the main applicant | Based on services selected | About AUD 7,000 to 10,000, consultancy fees included |
Germany Opportunity Card | €75 visa fee, plus recognition and test fees | Based on services selected | Under €1,000 in fees, plus €13,092 proof of funds |
Note that the fees are valid as of September 2026 and change frequently. Always check official websites prior to payment. Also note that proof of funds is the money that you should keep and not the fee.
Life After PR: Settlement, Jobs & Post Landing Support
As a permanent resident, you will be able to live and work freely across the country and have access to public health care and a path to citizenship.
In Canada, you can apply for Canadian citizenship after having lived in the country for 3 of the last 5 years. In Australia, you usually need 4 years of residence, including 1 year as PR. In both countries, you can sponsor your spouse and children.
In Germany, Opportunity Card holders can switch to a work permit or EU Blue Card upon finding a job. Later on, they will be able to apply for long term residence.
We also assist you with settlement. Our team will help you with airport pickup, accommodation, opening a bank account and getting a local SIM card.
Why Immigrate to Canada, Australia or Germany?
All three countries need skilled workers and offer excellent job opportunities and great conditions for settlement.
Strong Job Markets & Skill Shortages
Canada plans to welcome about 380,000 new permanent residents in 2026. Australia and Germany also need workers in the fields of healthcare, IT, engineering and trades.
World Class Healthcare & Education
You will have access to public healthcare and free or low cost education for your children.
High Quality of Life
Canada, Australia and Germany offer clean cities, safe streets and a balanced lifestyle.
Family Sponsorship Options
PR holders can bring their spouse and children. Some programmes also allow parent sponsorship.
Path to Citizenship
After several years of living there, you can apply to become a citizen.
Multicultural, Welcoming Societies
Large Indian communities already reside in all three countries, which makes it easier for you to integrate.
Explore Our Immigration Programmes
Canada Express Entry | SINP | AINP | MPNP | Quebec | OINP | BCPNP | NSNP | PEI PNP | Australia PR | Germany Opportunity Card
"A Good Score in One Country Can Be a Weak One in Another. " ​
Not Sure Whether Canada, Australia or Germany Suits Your Profile?
Each country reads the same profile differently. Canada ranks you through CRS, Australia wants 65 points plus an occupation on its skilled list, and Germany’s Opportunity Card runs on a 6-point system without giving you PR by itself. At SWEC, our Ahmedabad and Surat team checks your age, education, work experience and language scores against all three before you commit to a route. If you’re comparing an immigration consultant in Ahmedabad or looking for the best immigration consultants in Surat, ask each one which country your profile really fits, not just which one they happen to sell.
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FAQ: Immigration Consultant in Ahmedabad & Surat : Common Questions
SWEC specialises in PR and immigration to Canada, Australia and Germany. These countries include Express Entry, major PNPs, Australia's 189, 190 and 491 visas and Germany Opportunity Card. We also deal with student, visitor and dependent visas.
The number varies by draw. Each Canada Express Entry Draw has its own cut off points that depend on how many invitations are issued.
You have to be invited to apply for a work visa. The Germany Opportunity Card allows you to come into the country without any work and look for a job for up to a year. You can also work part time for up to 20 hours a week.
- Subclass 190: Visa which requires state nomination.
Subclass 491: Provisional visa which can lead to permanent residency after meeting all regional conditions.
Processing time for Australia PR varies by subclass and particular circumstances. After being invited and submitting your application, you can expect it to take several months to more than a year to process.
No. The majority of applicants obtain Canadian Permanent Resident Status using the Express Entry programme, which doesn't require a job offer. Since 2025, having a job offer doesn't award you any CRS points anymore.
For WES, the most popular ECA provider for Indian students, you will have to submit your degree certificate, a copy of your passport and have your transcripts sent straight to them from your university. Other ECA providers may have different lists of necessary documents.
We have offices in both cities, so if you've been searching for an immigration consultant services near me in Ahmedabad or Surat or immigration agent in Ahmedabad & surat, you can visit either branch and talk with one of our immigration experts in person. You can also try our PR points calculator for Canada and Australia to get an instant estimate of your score.
Yes. The acceptable English language tests for Canada include CELPIP, PTE Core and TOEFL Essentials. Also, if you apply to Australia, you can choose PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT. The Germany Opportunity Card requires proficiency in German at A1 level or English at B2 level.
Yes. We help with airport pickup, short term housing, a bank account and a local SIM card. We also guide you on first steps, like health cards and tax numbers, so you settle in faster.
Our fee will vary depending on your immigration pathway and your family size. You will receive a clear, written quote after your initial free consultation that will contain the list of all costs. There won't be any hidden fees.
