Canadian Immigration AI: How to use AI to draft submission letters in seconds

Today we’re diving into something that’s going to change how immigration professionals create documents: using AI as a cover letter generator for immigration. Or if you prefer, you can watch our video in action here:

The Old Way: Template Troubles

Let’s be real – if you’re running an immigration practice, you know the drill. Tons of templates; Work permits, Express Entry applications, Refugee claims and more. Constantly hunting for the right template, trying to keep them updated, and manually tweaking each one can be a time suck.

But what if I told you there’s a smarter way? Welcome to the world of Canadian Immigration AI.

How AI Transforms Document Creation

Customization at Lightning Speed

An AI cover letter generator for immigration isn’t just a tool – it’s a game-changer. Here’s how it works:

Start with your existing templates
Use AI to build custom GPTs that are trained on your templates, in your voice and with your language
Generate new documents instantly and adjust on the fly with specific client details

Pro Tip: The more historical documents you can feed the AI, the smarter it gets. Got 50 or 100 submission letters? That’s training data gold.

Real-World Example: Turning Templates into Tailored Documents

Imagine you’re working on a work permit application. Traditionally, you’d maybe pull up your template or the last version you created, change up personal details, adjust for the specific client and build from there. With a custom GPT, you can simply ask the AI to generate a new work permit submission letter (for example), mention any specifics (like client first name (never include too much personal information), important details, prior refusals, etc.) and it’ll start generating a new, custom version of your template using your own words and outline!

Make sure to watch the video above for an example too.

Handling Complex Scenarios

The real magic happens with more nuanced cases. Complex situation? Specific supporting documents? No problem. The AI can seamlessly integrate these details while maintaining your professional tone and crucial legal language with some basic instructions.

Why Immigration Professionals Need AI Document Tools

Speed: Generate documents in minutes, not hours
Consistency: Maintain your firm’s unique voice
Flexibility: Easily adapt to unique client situations

A Word of Caution

While AI is powerful, it’s not a replacement for professional expertise. Think of it as a supercharged assistant that helps you work smarter, not harder.

Want to Learn More?

Need some more help to build your own custom GPTs or automate more of your practice? Fill out the form on our website at Visto.ai or connect with me directly on LinkedIn. AI for immigration firms is what we do!

Written by Josh Schachnow

Josh Schachnow is a Toronto-based immigration lawyer. After spending 4 years growing his own law firm and helping hundreds of immigrants and companies navigate Canadian immigration, he realized there was no technology to help make the process easy. So he started Visto, in an effort to automate all of the things he spent years doing manually – generating checklists, filling out forms, sending documents for signature, and more. He now spends most of his time talking to new clients, partners and working closely with the tech team to continue to improve the platform.