You may not have heard the pitiful ordeals of some people who had attempted to migrate to Canada through the study and work programs but had their fingers burnt, losing their hard-earned money. Some even got a 5-year ban for misrepresentation for false claims or falsification of documents. The reason for these calamities is not far-fetched as most of them engage the services of unauthorized persons masquerading as licensed consultants to prepare their applications.
Don’t be a victim! Always be circumspect when considering someone to handle your Canadian immigration file. First, verify the status of whomever you want to entrust with your migration plan. Be sure that the person you want to use is a licensed consultant or lawyer accountable to industry/professional conduct regulators that protect the public interest.
I have heard clients complain about how so-called agents collected money for different purposes to make an application to help them migrate to Canada, only to discover that the so-called agent has disappeared after a visa refusal. The fact is that whoever claims as an agent must be attached to a licensed consultant, so make sure to double-check.
Interestingly, the IRCC, the agency of the Government of Canada responsible for visas and permits to enter and remain in Canada, operates a transparent system across all stakeholders. On the IRCC portal, you will find information on how to use an immigration representative (Using an immigration and citizenship representative – Canada.ca.) You could also directly verify anyone claiming as an immigration consultant at (Find an Immigration Consultant (college-ic.ca)
Take a moment to watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjEzZ7b77d0
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