Marketing agency for immigration consultants

Updated · By the PPC Pros Canada team

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How Google Ads, Local Services Ads and Facebook ads work together for immigration consultants

Immigration consulting is competitive and trust-driven. Google Search captures people looking for help with a specific program, and Facebook and Instagram, where many applicants research and compare, build trust through licensed, accurate program content.

Google Search ads

Program-specific campaigns by country and language, with CICC credentials in every ad and page.

Local Services Ads

Immigration consultants are not a Local Services Ads category in most Canadian markets.

Facebook & Instagram ads

Program explainers, eligibility assessment offers and language-targeted ads for key source countries.

Everything else

YouTube explainers, webinars and a clear listing on the CICC public register.

Marketing for immigration consultants

Planning marketing for an immigration consultant

Immigration consulting clients research carefully and rely on trust. Google Search captures people looking for help with specific applications, while Meta and WhatsApp build relationships in communities. Reviews and visible credentials are critical.

Program intakes and policy changes shift demand, so budgets should follow them rather than staying flat.

Trust first

Credentials and reviews support every channel.

Community channels

Meta and WhatsApp build relationships.

Program timing

Budgets follow intakes and rule changes.

Where customers see you

Your immigration consulting business on every platform

The same customer might see your Facebook ad in March, search Google in April and call from a Local Services Ad in May. Each placement has its own format.

Google Search ad

Your Business

yourbusiness.ca › rcic › consultation

Sponsored

Licensed Immigration (RCIC) | Express Entry, Permits & PR | Book a Consultation

CICC-licensed RCIC. Study and work permits, Express Entry and sponsorship.

Example ad. PPC Pros Canada writes and tests several versions for every campaign.

Google Maps & profile

Immigration consultants are not a Local Services Ads category in most Canadian markets. Your Google Business Profile, reviews and photos carry the Maps results instead.

Facebook & Instagram ad

Your Business

Sponsored ·

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

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Instant form

Eligibility assessment

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

How to split a immigration consulting marketing budget

Our suggested starting point for immigration consultants. After the first month, budget moves to whichever channel produces the cheapest booked jobs.

  • Google Search ads 55%

    Program-specific campaigns by country and language, with CICC credentials in every ad and page.

  • Local Services Ads 0%

    Immigration consultants are not a Local Services Ads category in most Canadian markets.

  • Facebook & Instagram 45%

    Program explainers, eligibility assessment offers and language-targeted ads for key source countries.

Suggested starting split, adjusted monthly once real cost-per-lead data comes in.

Tracking

What we track for immigration consultants

The same lead actions are tracked across Google Ads, Local Services Ads and Meta, so no channel gets credit for another’s work.

Google Ads Goals › Conversions Example account
Conversion actionCategoryOptimizationStatus
Consultation bookings Book appointment Primary Recording conversions
Paid consultations Book appointment Primary Recording conversions
Leads by program and country Submit lead form Primary Recording conversions
Signed retainers Qualified lead Secondary Recording conversions
Year plan

A marketing calendar for immigration consultants in Canada

WhenDemandGoogle AdsFacebook & Instagram
Jan–MarHighStudy permits for fall intake and new-year program updates.Express Entry profile review
Apr–JunSteadyExpress Entry, work permits and sponsorship.Study permit application consultation
Jul–SepPeakLast-minute study permits and visitor visas.Retargeting and booking offers
Oct–DecSteadyJanuary intake and PR applications.Express Entry profile review

Marketing for immigration consultants: FAQ

What marketing works best for immigration consultants?

Google Search for program-specific searches and Facebook and Instagram for trust-building content, always led by your CICC licence.

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