Facebook ads for immigration consultants

Updated · By the PPC Pros Canada team

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Planning to study, work or settle in Canada? Get a clear eligibility assessment from a CICC-licensed consultant. No promises, just honest advice.

Person holding a Canadian passport at an airport

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Eligibility assessment

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Example Facebook feed ad. The same ad runs on Instagram, and the form opens without leaving the app.

Why Facebook and Instagram ads work for immigration consultants

Facebook and Instagram are where many future immigrants research programs, join groups and compare consultants, often from outside Canada. Licensed consultants who share accurate, useful program updates and show their CICC licence build the trust that turns followers into paying clients.

Offers that work for immigration consulting

  • Paid eligibility assessment
  • Express Entry profile review
  • Study permit application consultation

Who we show your ads to

  • Adults in key source countries
  • Speakers of the languages you serve
  • Video viewers and website visitors
Facebook ads for immigration consultants

Facebook and Instagram for immigration consultants

Many clients come from communities where Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp are primary sources of information. Ads in the languages your team speaks, with the consultant explaining eligibility or recent changes, build trust. Click-to-WhatsApp ads suit clients who want to ask questions first.

Because fraud is common in immigration, ads should never promise guaranteed approval, and credentials should be prominent. Meta may also treat some immigration offers as sensitive, so we follow its policies closely.

Language communities

Ads in the languages your team speaks.

No guarantees

Never promise approval.

WhatsApp consultations

Chat-first contact for questions.

Inside Ads Manager

How we set up Facebook ads for immigration consultants

Campaigns

Campaigns built around immigration consulting offers

For immigration consulting businesses we usually start with one campaign for paid eligibility assessment and one for express Entry profile review, each with its own budget, plus a small retargeting campaign.

Ads ManagerExample account
CampaignsAd setsAds
+ CreateLast 30 days
Off / OnCampaignDeliveryObjectiveBudgetResults
Leads – Paid eligibility assessment Active Leads Daily: $35.00 Instant form leads
Leads – Express Entry profile review Active Leads Daily: $20.00 Website leads
Retargeting – Site visitors & video viewers Active Leads Daily: $10.00 Website leads

Example immigration consulting account. Budgets are illustrative and set from your cost-per-lead target.

Audience

Who we reach for immigration consultants

  • Adults in key source countries
  • Speakers of the languages you serve
  • Video viewers and website visitors
Ads ManagerExample account
CampaignAd setAd
Conversion locationInstant forms
LocationsYour service area (city or radius)
Age25 – 65+
Advantage+ audience On
LanguagesAll languages
PlacementsAdvantage+ placements (Facebook, Instagram, Messenger)

Example ad set. Targeting stays broad inside your service area, and the creative does the rest.

Lead form

Lead form questions for immigration consultants

The form opens inside Facebook and Instagram and asks what a immigration consulting business needs to know before calling back:

  • Which program are you interested in?
  • Country you live in now
  • Highest level of education

Your Business

Eligibility assessment

Answer 3 quick questions. We reply within one business day.

Which program are you interested in?
Country you live in now
Highest level of education

Contact information

Full namePrefilled from profile
Phone numberPrefilled from profile
Review

By submitting, you agree to be contacted about your request. Privacy policy.

Example Instant Form. A “review” step and qualifying questions filter out accidental submissions.
Creative

Ad ideas for immigration consultants

Formats that work for immigration consulting businesses:

Consultant explaining a program in 60 seconds

Licence and credentials graphic

Program update carousels

Rules

Advertising rules for immigration consultants

The CICC Code of Professional Conduct prohibits misleading advertising. Ads mentioning jobs can fall under Meta’s employment Special Ad Category.

Timing

When to run Facebook ads for immigration consultants in Canada

Facebook reaches people before they search, so ads should start ahead of the busy season, not during it.

WhenDemandWhat to run
Jan–MarHighExpress Entry profile review.
Apr–JunSteadyStudy permit application consultation.
Jul–SepPeakRetarget site visitors and push booking offers while demand is high.
Oct–DecSteadyExpress Entry profile review.
Facebook vs. Google

Facebook ads vs. Google Ads for immigration consultants

Facebook & InstagramGoogle Ads
Reaches peopleBefore they searchWhile they search
Best for immigration consultingPaid eligibility assessment; Express Entry profile reviewExpress Entry & PR; Study & work permits
What drives resultsPhotos, video and the offerKeywords, ads and the landing page
Lead follow-upWithin minutes, by phone or textAnswer the call or reply the same day

See the full plan on Google Ads for immigration consultants, or how both work together on marketing for immigration consultants.

Facebook ads for immigration consultants: FAQ

Do Facebook ads work for immigration consultants?

Yes. Many applicants research on Facebook and Instagram, and program explainers from a licensed consultant build trust quickly.

How do consultants avoid low-quality Facebook leads?

Offer a paid assessment, ask qualifying questions in the form, and show your CICC licence clearly.

Do you also run Google Ads for immigration consultants?

Yes. Most immigration consultants get the best results from Google Ads and Facebook ads together. Google captures people searching now; Facebook and Instagram reach them earlier and retarget people who visited your site.

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