RCIC · IRB Authorized Representative

Clear guidance for one of life’s most important decisions.

Family sponsorship. Complex cases. Refusals. I help you understand your options, prepare a stronger application, and move forward with confidence — not guesswork.

Licensed RCIC in Good Standing
College of Immigration & Citizenship Consultants · #R1040668
IRB Authorized Representative
Eligible to represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board
Personal Experience with the Process
I navigated this system myself — and have helped others do the same for 15+ years
Serving Clients Across Canada
Based in Surrey, BC · Consultations available remotely
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Proudly Based in British Columbia

Helping families build their future here — one application at a time.

Galina Garkova, RCIC
About Galina

I know this process — because I’ve lived it.

Immigration is not just paperwork. It’s one of the most consequential series of decisions a person will make — and having the wrong information, or no information, at the wrong moment can change everything.

After going through the immigration process myself and spending years supporting individuals navigating complex systems, one thing became clear: it’s rarely a lack of eligibility that holds people back — it’s a lack of clarity and strategy.

My role is to help you understand where you stand, what your options are, and how to move forward — without the guesswork. I work closely with each client, and I’m honest about what I see, even when the path forward is more complex than expected.

Member in Good Standing · CICC · License No. R1040668
What I Do

Family-based immigration, handled carefully.

I work primarily with families navigating sponsorship applications and complex cases — including refusals.

Spousal & Partner Sponsorship

Inland and outland sponsorship applications, prepared thoroughly and presented clearly — so your relationship and eligibility speak for themselves.

Refusal Cases

When a first application is refused, strategy matters. I help you understand what went wrong, address the officer’s concerns, and build a stronger path forward.

Family Reunification

Parents, dependent children, and other family members — navigating the eligibility rules and application requirements to bring your family together.

Application Review

Already preparing your own application? I can review it before you submit — identifying errors or gaps that commonly cause delays or refusals.

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Honest Guidance, Every Step

From your first consultation to a confident path forward.

How It Works

What to expect when we work together

No surprises. A clear process from first conversation to final submission.

01

Initial Consultation

We review your situation together and I give you an honest picture of your options — including any challenges I see.

02

Strategy & Planning

A clear plan for your application: what to prepare, what to address, what to avoid, and a realistic timeline.

03

Application Preparation

Your documents are organized, reviewed, and presented clearly — minimizing the risk of delays or requests for more information.

04

Submission & Follow-Up

Once submitted, I keep you informed and respond promptly to any requests from IRCC on your behalf.

Not sure where you stand?
Let’s find out together.

A consultation is the first step — and often the most important one.

Book a Consultation
Get in Touch

Send me a message

Whether you have a straightforward question or a complicated situation, I’m happy to hear from you. I’ll respond within one business day.

604-338-6711 galina@garkovaimmigrationsolutions.ca
Surrey, British Columbia