How to Choose a Consultant for Canadian Immigration?
If you are planning to immigrate to a foreign country, you’re probably thinking of hiring an immigration consultant or a lawyer to help you through the process. With a lot of fraudulent practices going on in the industry, it could be confusing how to choose the right consultant. In this article, let’s talk about some tips that help you choose your consultant for Canadian immigration.
- Work with licensed professionals
Not everyone can charge a fee for their immigration services. In Canada, only Lawyers and Paralegals who are members in good standing of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society and Immigration Consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) can provide immigration services for a fee except in Quebec where notaries can also provide immigration services.
All practising members have to be a member of a regulatory body which also means they have a membership ID. Ask for their membership ID and check on the website to find out if they are in good standing with the organization.
For example, check out this website to find about the Immigration Consultant you’re working with.
2. Find whether they are specialized in immigration:
