Dr. Joe Greenholtz is a highly experienced Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with a unique perspective on the immigration process. Before becoming an immigration consultant, Dr. Joe served as a Canadian visa officer with postings in New York, New Delhi, and Tokyo. This experience gives him a comprehensive understanding of the immigration process from both sides, allowing him to find the best pathway for his clients with almost every type of immigration application. He particularly enjoys problem-solving for clients who may not qualify through traditional routes.

Dr. Joe has also made significant contributions to the immigration consulting industry, serving as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and as Chair of ICCRC’s Governance and Nomination Committee. He is dedicated to promoting ethical and professional standards in the immigration consulting industry.

Dr. Joe's consultation style is based on building personal connections with his clients. He is known for his straight-talking, no-nonsense approach, which helps shed light on what can be a complicated and frustrating process. With Dr. Joe, you will never feel like just a number. He is committed to working tirelessly to achieve your immigration goals in the quickest and most cost-effective way possible.

After moving to Japan as a young man, Joe met his wife and they went on to live there for 20 years before moving back to Canada to raise their family. Outside of his work as an immigration consultant, Dr. Joe is heavily involved in his community. He has served as Past President of STEPS Forward Inclusive Post Secondary Education Society, as a lay councillor for the College of Applied Biologists of BC, and he mentors new RCICs. Dr. Joe also manages to play hockey twice a week, where he contributes enthusiasm even if he may lack in skill.