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5 Reasons to Hire a Representative for Your Immigration Applications

  1. Guidance to understand complex eligibility criteria of Canadian immigration programs
  2. Receive options most suited to your profile to make a sound decision
  3. Confirmation of correct documentation and forms are submitted to avoid rejection due to incomplete application
  4. Communication with immigration Canada on your behalf
  5. 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. 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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