Director & Senior Consultant
Narinder Chahal
Study visas, permanent residency and overall visa strategy
Narinder Chahal is a co-founder and director of Lifeset Overseas and one of its senior consultants. A computer-science engineer by training, he moved to Canada in 2014 and brings first-hand experience of the immigration journey to every case. He advises across the full range of visa categories — study, permanent residency, visitor and family — and leads the firm's honest, one-consultant approach.
At Lifeset Overseas, the consultant who reviews your profile is the one who stays with your case to the decision — no handoffs to junior staff, no call-centre queue. It is an honest, one-consultant approach to a process that families shouldn’t have to second-guess.
Credentials & expertise
- Co-founder & Director, Lifeset Overseas
- Computer-science engineer (B.Tech)
- First-hand immigration experience — in Canada since 2014
- Consultant at a licensed visa consultancy, Patiala (Licence No. 849/DC/PTA/PLA/LC-3/2024)
Advises in
Articles by Narinder
Canada Visitor Visa (TRV) Refused: How to Reapply from India in 2026
A Canada visitor visa (TRV) refusal letter rarely tells you the real reason — the GCMS notes do. Here's how Indian applicants find the true gap and reapply stronger in 2026.
Australia Visitor Visa (Subclass 600) Refused: The Genuine-Visitor Test & Reapplying
An Australia Subclass 600 visitor visa refusal almost always turns on the genuine-visitor test. Here's how officers weigh your ties, when a Tribunal review applies, and how to reapply with a stronger file.
How Much Bank Balance Do You Need for a Schengen Visa from India? (2026)
There's no single official bank-balance figure for a Schengen visa from India — each country sets its own daily means, and how long your money has been in the account matters more than the number itself.
Canada Super Visa for Parents from Punjab: Income, Insurance & Avoiding Refusal
A plain-English guide to the Canada Super Visa for parents and grandparents from Punjab — the LICO income test, mandatory medical insurance, and the three things that quietly cause refusals.
VFS Appointment Not Available? What You Can (and Can’t) Legally Do in 2026
VFS/BLS/CGI slots vanish fast and scalpers exploit the panic. Here are the legitimate ways to find a 2026 appointment — and the "guaranteed slot" traps to avoid.
Total Cost of Australia 189 PR from India in 2026: Realistic Budget Breakdown
Subclass 189 visa fee, skills assessment, IELTS / PTE, settlement, first 3 months — full cost picture for a single applicant, couple, and family of 4 from India. PTA-licensed honest budget.
Total Cost of Canada PR from India in 2026: Family of 4, Single, and the Hidden Costs
How much does Canada Express Entry PR actually cost from India? Single applicant, couple, family of 4 — IRCC fees, ECA, IELTS, settlement funds, flights, first 3 months. PTA-licensed honest breakdown.
Canada vs Australia PR for Indians (2026): An Honest Comparison
Canada Express Entry or Australia SkillSelect 189/190/491? Compare CRS vs points test, costs, processing times, family options, and post-arrival reality for Indian applicants. PTA-licensed honest assessment.
Canada Study Visa Refused: What To Do Next (CAIPS / GCMS Guide for 2026)
Refused on your Canada study visa? Don't reapply blindly. Order CAIPS / GCMS notes, identify the actual refusal reason, fix the underlying gap, and reapply with a stronger file. A PTA-licensed walkthrough for Indian applicants.
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