Skilled trades recruitment and Canadian immigration, handled by a licensed lawyer.
Y International is a Sudbury, Ontario firm that recruits skilled tradespeople abroad and places them with Canadian employers. Every immigration application — work permits, LMIAs, and visas — is prepared in-house and filed under the supervision of Robert Brouillette, a lawyer licensed with the Law Society of Ontario.
Licensed by the Law Society of Ontario
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Years placing skilled tradespeople with Canadian employers
Six services, one point of contact.
Recruiting
We identify, vet, and present qualified skilled tradespeople from abroad who match your open roles.
Immigration
Every work permit, LMIA, and visa application is prepared and filed in-house by our licensed lawyer.
Integration
We support new hires through relocation and their first months on the job.
Retention Strategy
We help you build the pay, support, and pathway to permanence that keep skilled hires with your company.
Capacity Strategy
We plan your international hiring pipeline against your growth targets, not just your next vacancy.
Red Seal Certification
We guide qualified tradespeople through Red Seal certification so their credentials are recognized in Canada.
Every file is prepared under a lawyer's professional obligations.
Robert Brouillette, owner of Y International, is a lawyer licensed with the Law Society of Ontario. Unlike many immigration providers, Y International's recruiting and immigration work is carried out in-house and supervised by a lawyer bound by the Law Society's professional conduct rules — not outsourced to an unregulated consultant.
Law Society of Ontario Licensee No. 39362ARecent guidance on hiring and immigration.
Trusted by the employers who hire through us.
Our partnership with Y International is highly employer-focused, leveraging innovative strategies.
Y International has proven to be a valued, trusted partner.
Working with the Y International team has been such a wonderful experience. They are professional and yet down to earth. They know how to relate to people and they take time understand you. The entire team works round the clock to ensure that your documents are without fault and the encourage you alot along the way. Imagine working with people that stay up just to get updates of when you leave your home country and arrive to Canada! That's family! not a company. They have helped me to integrate well and ensured that my processes for EVERYTHING! was smooth. I highly recommend you use them. Do your self a favour, by God's grace, if you want to come Canada? God and Y International is your way to go. Thanks guys!!!
I would like to thank to all Y International Recruiters for their supporting and professionalism through this process and new life am living as a new worker in Canada. I totally recommend this Company whatever Immigration process your need. Robert and his team can help you out on this for sure !!
I cannot thank Y International enough for their incredible support throughout my journey. They played a key role in helping me achieve my dream of coming to Canada, and their guidance made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
What truly stands out is their continued support over the years. Even 7 years later, they were still there to guide me, this time helping me achieve my Red Seal certification. That level of commitment and dedication is rare.
Their team is professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about their clients' success. I highly recommend Y International to anyone looking to build a future in Canada.
Thank you again for being part of my journey!
I'm truly thankful to Y International Immigration for helping me, my wife, and our two kids make it to Canada 🙏
Their professionalism was outstanding from start to finish. They guided us through every step, made the process smooth, and were always there when we needed support.
This journey wasn't easy, but with their help, everything worked out for our family. I really appreciate all the effort they put into our case.
I highly recommend Y International Immigration to anyone looking for reliable and professional immigration support. Thank you for helping make our dream a reality 🇨🇦
If you are in need help for your papers in Canada, I recommend Y International Recruitment & Immigration Service . They advocated for me and did their due diligence in making sure that I had the support I needed due to my unfortunate circumstances. They made sure to communicate with me during the entire process and answered any questions I had, as well as having extremely friendly staff, empathetic representatives.
They gave me peace of mind during a difficult time in my life. Thank you Y International Recruitment & Immigration Service.
First of all, I would like to sincerely thank Y International Company for everything they have done for me and for helping me achieve my dream of immigrating to Canada. Their guidance and support made the entire process much easier and more successful.
I highly recommend this office to all technicians and anyone interested in immigrating to Canada, as they are truly professional and trustworthy. I am also deeply grateful to all the kind and dedicated employees for their continuous efforts and follow-up throughout every stage of my immigration and permanent residency journey.
Thank you very much to the best immigration team in the world.
Frequently asked questions
What does Y International do?
Y International Recruiting + Immigration Services, Inc. is a Sudbury, Ontario firm founded in 2006. It recruits skilled tradespeople internationally, places them with Canadian employers, and prepares and files the related immigration applications — LMIAs, work permits and visas — in-house, under the supervision of Robert Brouillette, a lawyer licensed by the Law Society of Ontario.
Is Y International led by a lawyer or an immigration consultant?
A lawyer. Owner Robert J. N. Brouillette is licensed with the Law Society of Ontario (Licensee No. 39362A). Y International's recruiting and immigration work is carried out in-house and supervised by a lawyer bound by the Law Society's professional conduct rules, not outsourced to an unregulated consultant.
Where is Y International located, and do I need to visit the office?
The office is at Suite 201 - 1314 Lasalle Blvd, Sudbury, Ontario P3A 1Y8, open Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. You don't need to visit in person: consultations are held by video or phone, and you can reach the firm by email at info@yinternational.ca.
Does Y International offer services in French?
Yes. Y International works with both English- and French-speaking clients, publishes its website in both languages, and posts job openings for English-speaking and French-speaking candidates.
How much does a consultation with Y International cost?
An initial consultation costs $300 CAD plus 13% Ontario HST, for a total of $339 CAD. It lasts up to one hour, takes place by video or phone with Robert J. N. Brouillette, Immigration Lawyer, and is paid online when you book. A consultation does not guarantee the approval of any immigration application.