Considering AskKubeir for your Canadian immigration? We built GetNorthPath after paying
$3,250 USD to a firm just like them. Here's an honest, side-by-side look at both.
Our platform
GetNorthPath
$299 CAD - complete service
AI document scanningIRCC form auto-fillChrome extensionClient portalExpert consultantWhatsApp follow-ups
vs
Traditional firm
AskKubeir
~$3,250 USD+ for Complete Handling
No AI validationNo client portalNo form auto-fillEmail / spreadsheet basedNo Chrome extension
GetNorthPath is 93%
cheaper than AskKubeir's Complete Handling
AI validates documents in under 10
seconds
Expert consultant reviews every
file
40+ countries
supported
13+ application
types handled
"
I paid $3,250 USD for 'Complete Handling' from a YouTube-famous immigration
firm. I was still receiving feedback on my documents in the final two weeks before the 60-day ITA
deadline. Critical items were missed. The stress was completely avoidable. I built GetNorthPath so no
immigrant ever goes through that again.
G
Founder, GetNorthPath
Canadian PR Recipient · Toronto
$3,250 USD
Paid for "Complete Handling" - the highest tier service - at a YouTube-famous firm
Week 8 of 10
When critical document feedback finally arrived - inside the 60-day ITA window
$299 CAD
What we charge at GetNorthPath for complete end-to-end service - with AI from day one
Price Comparison
Same result. 93% less cost.
AskKubeir's "Complete Handling" tier - their highest service - costs approximately $3,250
USD (~$4,400 CAD at current exchange rates). GetNorthPath charges $299 CAD. Both get your application
submitted to IRCC. Only one does it with AI, a client portal, automated follow-ups, and a Chrome extension.
AskKubeir
$3,250 USD
Complete Handling tier (~$4,400 CAD)
GetNorthPath
$299 CAD
Complete end-to-end service
You save approximately $4,100 CAD by choosing
GetNorthPath - with more features.
What you get for your money
AskKubeir - $3,250 USD
Consultant handles your file Included
AI document scanning Not
offered
Client portal / dashboard Not offered
IRCC form auto-fill Not
offered
Chrome extension Not
offered
WhatsApp follow-ups Not
offered
GetNorthPath - $299 CAD
Expert consultant review Included
AI document scanning Included
Client portal / dashboard Included
IRCC form auto-fill Included
Chrome extension Included
WhatsApp follow-ups Included
Your savings~$4,100 CAD
Feature Comparison
Everything side by side.
A full breakdown of every feature that matters when choosing an immigration service. No spin
- just the facts.
Feature
GetNorthPath
AskKubeir
Pricing
All-in price
$299 CAD
~$3,250 USD+
Free consultation
Varies
Hidden fees or upsells
None
Tier-based
Technology
AI document scanning & validation
IRCC form auto-fill (all major forms)
Chrome Extension - one-click IRCC submission
Secure client portal & document vault
Real-time application dashboard
Document compression for IRCC
Communication & Support
Automated WhatsApp follow-ups
Automated email follow-ups
Basic
Consultant scheduling (Calendly)
By request
Proactive issue flagging before deadline
Day 1
Often late
Response time
Under 24hr
Varies
Application Handling
Expert consultant review on every file
Application types supported
13+ types
Limited selection
Inside Canada applications
Some
Outside Canada applications
Countries served
40+ countries
Primarily India
Transparency
Client can see application status anytime
Document review completed before deadline
Guaranteed
Reported issues
Flat pricing - no tier pressure
Multiple tiers
Feature Deep Dive
What you actually get from each service.
Beyond the feature checklist - here's what the experience actually looks like with each
platform.
GetNorthPath
AI-powered platform · $299 CAD
You upload documents once to a secure portal. AI scans every file in under 10
seconds - checking expiry dates, cross-validating names and dates, verifying DLI numbers, checking fund
balances over time.
Issues flagged the moment you upload - on day one of your 60-day ITA window, not
week eight. You get a WhatsApp notification and email with plain-language instructions on what to fix.
Every required IRCC form auto-filled using your verified data. IMM 1294, 5257,
5645, 5476 and more - current versions, no manual entry, no errors.
Expert consultant personally reviews your complete file and signs off before
submission. You can book a direct call with them any time via Calendly.
Chrome Extension loads your entire approved application into the IRCC portal in one
click. No re-typing. No copy-paste. You click submit.
Live dashboard shows exactly where your application stands every day. No chasing
emails. No wondering.
AskKubeir
Traditional firm · ~$3,250 USD
Discovered through Kubeir's YouTube channel, which builds significant trust. The
content quality is high and credibility is established through consistent video output - this is how the
firm attracts clients.
Documents submitted via email. No dedicated client portal. No secure vault.
Sensitive files (passport, bank statements) exchanged over email chains.
No AI document scanning. Documents reviewed manually by a consultant - with no
guaranteed timeline. Review may arrive days before your ITA deadline.
IRCC forms filled manually. No automation. Each form field entered by hand -
increasing the risk of typos and inconsistencies between the form and supporting documents.
No client dashboard. Application status only available by contacting the firm
directly. No real-time visibility into what's been reviewed or what's pending.
Multiple service tiers (Second Eye, Hold My Hand, Complete Handling) - which means
the level of service you receive depends heavily on which tier you paid for.
The 60-Day ITA Window
What those 60 days looked like with a traditional firm - and what they should look like.
After receiving an Invitation to Apply, you have exactly 60 days to submit a complete PR
application. Here's how the two approaches compare across those 60 days.
Day 1
ITA received
Traditional firm - File is opened. Consultant sends an email.
You notify the consultant that your ITA has arrived. They acknowledge and ask you to
start gathering documents. No AI. No checklist. No validated profile ready to go. The clock starts - and
manual review hasn't begun.
Waiting
begins
Day 1
GetNorthPath
GetNorthPath - Onboarded same day. AI starts scanning immediately.
You upload documents to your secure portal. AI begins scanning within seconds. Any
issues - expiry dates, name mismatches, fund balances, DLI numbers - flagged instantly. You know exactly
what needs fixing before day two.
Validated on day
one
Day 14
Two weeks in
Traditional firm - Documents submitted. Waiting for review.
You've emailed your documents. The consultant has them but hasn't reviewed yet -
they're managing multiple files. No update unless you chase. No visibility. The 60-day clock is now two
weeks gone.
No feedback
yet
Day 14
GetNorthPath
GetNorthPath - All issues resolved. Forms auto-filled. Consultant reviewing.
All documents verified and corrected. IRCC forms auto-filled by AI. Your consultant is
now doing their expert review - not starting document collection. You have 46 days left and your
application is essentially ready.
Application
near-complete
Day 45
15 days left
Traditional firm - First real feedback arrives. Critical issues flagged.
The consultant reviews your documents and sends feedback. There are issues - an
employment letter date mismatch, a bank statement that doesn't show consistent funds. You have 15 days to
fix them, gather new documents, and resubmit everything. The panic is real.
Last-minute
scramble
Day 45
GetNorthPath
GetNorthPath - Application approved by consultant. Chrome Extension loaded. Ready to
submit.
Your consultant has reviewed and approved everything. Your Chrome Extension is
preloaded. You're waiting for the perfect moment to submit - or you submit today with 15 days to spare.
Calm. Confident. Done right.
Ready 15 days
early
From clients who switched
What people say after switching to GetNorthPath.
"I watched Kubeir's videos for months before paying for his firm's service. The content was
great - but the actual delivery didn't match. With GetNorthPath the AI caught a date mismatch on my
employment letter on day one. That would have caused a refusal."
RK
Rahul K.
Software Engineer · India
Toronto
Switched to GetNorthPath
"My friend paid $2,800 USD to a YouTube immigration firm and was still uploading documents in
the final week. I used GetNorthPath for $299 CAD and had everything verified and ready in two weeks. It's
not even close."
AS
Ananya S.
Nurse · Philippines
Vancouver
Chose GetNorthPath after research
"The Chrome Extension alone justified the $299. I used to spend an entire afternoon copying my
data into the IRCC portal. GetNorthPath loaded everything in 30 seconds. The AI also caught that my bank
statement was three months old - which I had missed."
PJ
Pradeep J.
Engineer · India Calgary
Switched from traditional firm
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about choosing between GetNorthPath and AskKubeir.
AskKubeir is a real immigration consultancy that gained visibility through Kubeir's YouTube
channel, which has a genuine following in the South Asian immigrant community. As with many traditional
firms, their model is consultant-led with manual processes - which can work, but introduces variability in
quality and timing. Our comparison is based on publicly available information about their service tiers and
pricing, and the personal experience of our founder who used a similar traditional firm. We encourage anyone
to do their own research before choosing any immigration service.
AskKubeir offers multiple service tiers. "Complete Handling" is their highest-tier service
- where the firm manages the entire application process on your behalf. It's priced at approximately $3,250
USD (though pricing may have changed - always verify directly with them). GetNorthPath's single tier at $299
CAD covers the same scope: end-to-end application management with additional AI-powered document validation,
form auto-fill, Chrome extension, and client portal that AskKubeir's service doesn't currently offer.
Traditional immigration firms charge high prices because consultant time is expensive - and
most of that time is spent on tasks that don't require human expertise: scanning documents, filling forms,
chasing clients for missing items, and manually transferring data into IRCC portals. GetNorthPath automates
all of this with AI. Our consultants spend their time on what actually requires expertise: strategy,
reviewing flagged issues, advising on edge cases, and providing sign-off. This dramatically reduces the time
each consultant spends per file - which reduces cost without reducing quality.
GetNorthPath is not a DIY tool. Every application is reviewed and approved by a named,
experienced immigration consultant before it's submitted to IRCC. The AI does the time-consuming,
error-prone work - document scanning, cross-validation, form filling. The consultant does what requires
expertise - reviewing the complete file, catching anything the AI missed, advising on strategy, and giving
final sign-off. You get the best of both: AI speed and accuracy, plus human judgment and accountability.
If you've started an application with another firm and are unhappy with the pace or quality
of service, book a free consultation with us. We can assess where your application stands, review your
documents, and advise on whether switching makes sense at your stage. If you have an ITA and are inside the
60-day window, contact us immediately - we onboard same-day and can get your documents validated and forms
filled within days.
Yes. India is one of our largest source countries, and we have specific handling for Indian
application nuances - including WES ECA evaluation timing, IELTS score validation, high-demand occupation
streams in Express Entry, and province-specific PNP streams that are particularly open to Indian applicants.
We also understand the specific IRCC processing quirks for Indian-passport applicants and build extra lead
time into document validation accordingly.
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This page reflects publicly available information about AskKubeir's service offerings and pricing, and the personal
experience of GetNorthPath's founder. Pricing and service details may have changed - we encourage readers to verify
current pricing directly with any firm before making a decision. This comparison is intended to be informative, not
defamatory. GetNorthPath respects all immigration professionals who help immigrants navigate Canada's complex
system.
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