Testimonials
Here's what some of our clients are saying
Pat Gwilliams
I would like to thank Erwin Gotthold for helping me to get an extended visa to Canada. He helped me step by step giving me sound advice and always quickly answered any of my queries or worries.
The immigration department gave me a temporary residence for a year which enabled me to stay
an extra 6 months. I will be asking him again for more help to extend it once this time lapses.
Thank you Erwin for your invaluable assistance.
Johan and Anna-Mart du Toit
Packing your bags and moving to a new country is a BIG STEP. We were fortunate enough to have our sister-in-law recommend Erwin to us when we decided to continue our path here in Canada.
We started our Permanent Residency with the guidance and assistance of Erwin. Every response we received from Erwin was clear and he is always willing to take a phone call or zoom meeting when we needed some clarity.
During the process of our Permanent Residency application our work permits expired. Erwin was quick to let us know what the way forward was and helped to apply for new work permits.
Fast forward to a couple of months and we received our work permits so that we can continue working and living our lives with a bit less stress!
Thank you, Erwin, for all of your guidance, recommendations and assistance through everything that is going on. Thank you for understanding, as well as all your patience!
If you plan to take the next big step in your life to start working or moving abroad, Erwin is the guy for the job, through and through. We would recommend him to everyone who crosses our path!
Charisse King & David Edwards
David and I contacted Erwin of Ergo Immigration Canada to assist with
the application for permanent residence (PR) status for David (who is a SA citizen). As I am a Canadian citizen, we applied for David's PR via spousal sponsorship.
Erwin helped us through the entire process by describing every requirement and collecting, collating and submitting every document and all information required by IRCC. He made sure we were always aware of all the documentation required, informed us about what IRCC were concerned with and the basis for their requirements, and told us what the likely durations for each step was going to be (where he was remarkably accurate).
Erwin was always friendly and courteous. He was always patient and remained focused on every detail throughout the process, ensuring prompt provision of information, both to us and to IRCC.
He demonstrated on numerous occasions the depth of his knowledge on Canadian immigration generally and IRCC services specifically.
Our application was lodged in February 2024 and PR status was received in November 2024.
Without Erwin, I have no doubt that we would have waited far longer for PR status and followed a much more expensive path.
We have no hesitation in wholeheartedly recommending Erwin
for anyone who needs an immigration consultant.
Thank you Erwin for guiding us through this journey.
Christopher Hall
The beginning of 2022 presented me with a wonderful opportunity to live and work in Canada.
After initial queries I visited the IRCC website and commenced with my Residency Application.
Not familiar with the Canadian modus operandi, it soon became apparent that my original application submission was fraught with incorrect responses,
which resulted in my application being declined.
Having proved to be an expensive exercise to this point, I commiserated with a friend, who immediately urged me to employ the services of Erwin, as this is his field of expertise.
Once his professional services were employed,
a regular exchange of information commenced between ourselves.
Once satisfied that my application was complete, he resubmitted my application on my behalf, especially considering that the IRCC were to scrutinise my application thoroughly this time around!
Erwin constantly kept me apprised of developments,
via WhatsApp. e-mail and/or telephonic communication,
even being a wise counselor motivating me to stay the course in the face of personal doubt!
In July 2024 just when I was about to "call it quits",
I was elated to receive an email advising me that my application was successful.
It is without any shadow of a doubt that this was a direct result of Erwin's dedication and perseverance in achieving the outcome desired. I am forever indebted to Erwin for his professionalism and guidance in assisting me to obtain my permanent residency to Canada.
Save yourself heartache, frustration, disappointment, and money.
Contact Erwin....FIRST! I wish that I did!
the Pistorius family
After having another lawyer do our immigration papers and then our visas being refused 10 months later, we thought our chances getting to Canada had gone. We then met Erwin Gotthold through a Facebook group of South Africans moving to Canada and he immediately contacted us.
His service was professional, friendly, informative and incredibly helpful to say the least. He is trustworthy and communicated clearly every step of the way.
When Taking such a big step in ones life that changes the course of you and your families lives forever, Erwin Gotthold from Ergo Immigration is the man you want in your corner.
We and our family have been in Calgary Alberta now for 10 days and settling down nicely, We will continue to use Erwin and his services and strongly recommend him and his company for all your immigration needs!
the Retief family
Despite the challenges and delays brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Ergo Immigration provided my family with fantastic service all the way. I am especially grateful of the way in which Erwin kept on encouraging us and providing us with frequent updates on the status of my wife and children's visa applications. I can wholeheartedly recommend Ergo Immigration to anyone seeking professional advice and service related to Canadian visas.
the Du Toit family
Dear Erwin, we cannot thank you enough for the incredible service you gave us during our application for Work Permits. We especially appreciated your efficiency and professionalism despite the challenges of COVID-19. Thanks to your support we have been able to realize our dream of moving to Canada!
Suzy Horemans
What was supposed to be a straightforward PR application, turned more complicated and lenghty because of the Covid situation. Erwin at Ergo Immigration was there for every step of the process, always available for the many questions that I had. It’s thanks to his guidance and advice that I got the PR in the end. It would have been a much more difficult and frustrating road to do it on my own. Thank you Erwin!
Marietta P.
We lost more than a year by doing our application ourselves, it was refused because we missed one document and we had to start from the beginning. We were devastated. Erwin came highly recommended to us by our church minister. With Erwin and Ergo immigration we were accepted this time and our whole family is moving to Ontario as soon as Covid restrictions permit. Thank you and God bless you!
J-C. Schoeman
Ek kan nie genoeg dankie sê vir Erwin se uitstekende dienste nie. Met my seisoenale kontrak in Amerika het ek begin werk soek in Canada en ek het getwyfel of my dokumentasie en werkspermit in my hand gaan wees voor my kontrak verby was in Amerika maar Erwin was spoedig met al my dokumentasie en ek het my werkspermit voor die einde van my Amerikaanse kontrak ontvang en ek kon van die VSA af vlieg na Canada . Ek sal vir Erwin aanbeveel aan enige persoon opsoek na n uitstekende immigrasie konsultant.
Ds. S. Naudé
I came to Canada in October 2019 to serve as a pastor in the United Church of Canada. I had a 2 year contract. Luckily I was granted permission to extend my Work permit for another 2 years till October 2024, The problem was that I didn’t know how to it myself. (I was helped back in South Africa). This was when I turned to Erwin Gotthold. I was very nervous and on the edge, but Erwin in his nice, calm and supportive way walked me through all the steps and all the way.
I am forever grateful for someone like Erwin Gotthold. My next step will be to apply for PR as soon as I finish my final interview. I am holding all my thumbs. Thank you so much Erwin.
It is good to know you.
the J.v.Rensburg family
We had no clue if we stood a chance for Canada, and we had absolutely no idea where to start. We booked a consultation with Erwin when he was in Johannesburg and it was great. Erwin explained everything clearly and in a professional manner. We followed his advice, he applied for our work permits and it was approved. Many thank yous!
the Jacobs family
We had a complicated situation as a result of the birth of our daughter in South Africa. Erwin stood by our side throughout the entire process and was always willing to assist and guide us. Erwin has a deep knowledge of the relevant immigration processes and legal requirements and I would recommend him to anyone needing assistance with their own process, big or small!! Erwin, we can't thank you enough for keeping our family together and for all the support and encouragement.
Philip du Plessis
We retained Erwin at Ergo Immigration to file our immigration, we are tremendously grateful as we are not that young anymore and we did not want to take risks. He explains everything very well, always made time for us, quick follow-up on any question. We would probably never have been approved without professional help. Highly recommending Ergo Immigration.
Joana L.
Dear Erwin, our initial consultation with you was incredibly insightful, it allows us to make an informed decision about immigrating to Canada. We are looking forward to continuing our immigration adventure with you.
Jacques R.
Understanding our situation in South African and doing all the hard work for our work permits and study permits. With complications in our situation, we were never going to make it on our own. Erwin Gotthold is extremely helpful, I highly recommend Ergo Immigration Canada.
Kari-Anne Veldman
Dear Erwin, Thank you again for all your expertise with our LMIA. We are so thankful for the positive result!
the Botha family
After several refusals for my son's visa application, we had no idea how to take him with us to Canada. We were scared to lose our PR status but did not want to leave our 16-month-old boy behind in South Africa either. Erwin managed to get approval for our son, and we are now in Canada with our son! Cannot thank you enough.
die van Wyks
I recommend Erwin to anybody wanting to immigrate to Canada. Erwin Gotthold's professional service made our Canadian dream come true.
Baie Dankie!
Johanna E.
So grateful to you Erwin and Ergo Immigration Canada! Our story: We have PR status, and our children have no status because they was born in Namibia. We already applied with other immigration agents, every times our childrens visas was refused. We heard that Erwin specialise in this kind of case and contacted him for help. We had to provide many more documents this time, and after waiting a long 6 months our children were approved. As parents we will always be grateful that our family was not separated. Thank you, Erwin, thank you!
Stephanus B
My children remained in the Cape with their mother when I immigrated to Canada. Conditions for my ex-wife changed and my children could no longer live with her. Erwin successfully applied for visas for my children to come to Canada immediately and to live with us while he started the sponsorship procedure. Incredibly happy to have my children safely with me.
Len W.
Being older is a big disadvantage when it comes to emigration. We looked at Australia and other places, but we were "too old". We spoke with Erwin and he explained what we had to do to live in Canada. He said that it would not be a walk in the park, and it wasn’t, but we made it, in many, many small steps, and we now live in beautiful BC.
Erwin Gotthold
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
Consultant Réglementé en Immigration Canadienne
Member in good standing with
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants