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5 Reasons to Hire a Representative for Your Immigration Applications
- Guidance to understand complex eligibility criteria of Canadian immigration programs
- Receive options most suited to your profile to make a sound decision
- Confirmation of correct documentation and forms are submitted to avoid rejection due to incomplete application
- Communication with immigration Canada on your behalf
- Form filling, document review, and submission letter done on your behalf
Before you hire a representative, pay attention to...
- Representatives cannot guarantee approval – beware of those who guarantee 100% approval rate
- You are responsible for all the information in your application – It is important to see your application forms before they are submitted
- Representatives cannot receive payment from you in return for finding you a job
- Paid representatives must ask you to sign a representative form
- Representatives must provide a retainer agreement
- Learn more about fraud prevention here
Who can be my representative?
Paid Representatives:
- Immigration Consultants in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
- Lawyers or paralegals in good standing of a Canadian Provincial or Territorial Law Society
- Notaries in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Quebec
Unpaid Representatives:
- Friends
- Family members
- Third parties who don’t charge any fees such as non-profit-organizations
Choose someone who will...
Having a 100% approval rate is wonderful to hear, but, it’s not the reality. A paid representative is worth it, only if he/she does the following:
- Sugar-coat free consultation: It is better to know you are not eligible for a program instead of false promises
- Communication: You can speak about your situation comfortably and receive regular updates
- Research: Immigration policies are always changing, no one is an expert. Your paid representative should be honest when he/she is unsure and research to help you find the answers
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