The Canadian Immigration system can be quite complex to navigate. Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) are trained and knowledgeable in Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Law. They are licensed and regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Working with an RCIC would help you to prepare and submit the best possible application instead of gambling with your future.

You can prepare and file your immigration application if you choose not to hire a paid representative. You can find applicable information about the Canadian immigration programs and processes on the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) (https://www.canada.ca/en/services/immigration-citizenship.html).

No. Although we are committed to working closely with you to prepare and submit the best possible application to the IRCC for consideration, we can’t predict how the officer assessing your application will make his/her decision. As such, we cannot guarantee that the outcome of your application will be positive.

No. We do not offer money-back guarantees based on the outcome of applications we prepared and submitted for clients. The decision to refuse or approve your application is the sole responsibility of the adjudicating IRCC officers. Therefore, any payments made for the services provided will not be refunded regardless of the outcome of your application.

No. We do not offer contingency-based services to clients. Our billing scheme will be detailed in the Retainer Agreement that will be signed by the parties once we’ve been retained to provide you a customized professional immigration services.

No. You are only allowed to legally work in Canada if you hold a valid work permit. Working illegally in Canada may bring undesirable consequences to you if caught.

Yes. People enrolled at post-secondary Designated Learning Institutions (DLI) in Canada can work part-time (up to 20 hours per week) during scheduled school periods and full-time during authorized school breaks. Your Spouse or common-law partner may also qualify for a work permit.

Please note that students taking language (English or French) or pre-requisite courses are not eligible to work. You can find more information on working in Canada as an international student here.

A PGWP is an open work permit that is granted after the successful completion of a qualified program of study at an eligible DLI. The validity period of the PGWP depends on the length of the program of study. Please note that not all DLIs make you eligible for a PGWP. Additionally, you must meet certain requirements to be able to apply for a PGWP after completing your studies. More information about PGWP can be found here.

An open work permit allows holders to work for any employer of their choice within the validity period specified in the document. OWP can be issued under the International Mobility Program (IMP). OWPs can also be issued to the spouses and common-law partners of skilled workers and students, and spouse or common-law partners of Canadian citizens and permanent residents. A PGWP is also an open work permit. You can find more information on open work permits here.

Dual intent is present when a foreign national who has applied or may apply, for permanent residence in Canada also applies to enter Canada for a temporary period as a visitor, student, or worker.

Having 2 intents (initially for temporary residence and eventually for permanent residence) is legitimate. However, the possibility that an applicant for temporary residence may, at some point in the future, be approved for permanent residence does not remove the individual’s obligation to meet the requirements of a temporary resident, specifically the requirement to leave Canada at the end of the period authorized for their stay, per sections 179, 200 and 216 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR). So, the IRCC officer will still assess several factors which include, among others: the length of the stay, financial means of support, ties to your home country, and past compliances before deciding to approve or deny your temporary resident visa application.

Misrepresentation occurs when you lie or send false information or documentation to Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). It includes sending information that is inconsistent, inaccurate, or incomplete, and that as a result, has or could result in an error in the administration of the immigration law.

The repercussions can be severe and include the refusal of your application, revocation of your immigration status, issuance of a removal order, and ban from Canada for a specified period.

Please note that you can still be liable for misrepresentation even if it was unintended.

The processing times depend on the immigration program you apply for, your location, the type of submission of the application (online vs. paper) as well as any backlog of the processing centers of IRCC. So, your authorized representative cannot guarantee the processing time for your visa or immigration application. You can check the estimated processing time for your type of application here.