“Why Should I Retain an Authorized Consultant (RCIC) For My Immigration Case?”
Immigration law is becoming more complex and challenging every day. Immigration applications can be refused due to minor oversights and omissions that can delay or negatively impact your business, or your family reunifications plans. By not using an authorized, experienced and knowledgeable immigration Consultant you could be putting your business and/or your family at risk.
Why should I retain an authorized consultant for my immigration case?
Extensive Training – Authorized Consultants (RCIC’s) complete extensive training before being permitted to represent clients. Authorized Consultants (RCIC’s) benefit from several years of training in law school, in a variety of areas of the law.
Ongoing Education – Authorized Consultants (RCIC’s) are required to undergo continuing training by attending legal education seminars and workshops on a regular basis. Authorized Consultants (RCIC’s) must report annually on their educational activities to their regulatory bodies to maintain their license.
High Ethical Standards – Authorized Consultants (RCIC’s) are required to maintain high ethical standards in all their activities. In the immigration context, this means that they cannot make representations, promises, or provide “guarantees” of success, or fail to provide services agreed upon with you.
Confidentiality Guaranteed – Authorized Consultants (RCIC’s) are bound by rules of confidentiality and cannot reveal information about your case to others, including Citizenship and Immigration, without your permission.
Accountable – Authorized Consultants (RCIC’s) are supervised by well-established Federally commissioned Regulatory body called the College of Professional Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (Previously ICCRC), which can discipline consultants who fall short of professional standards or behave unethically.
Knowledgeable – Contrary to popular belief, Citizenship and Immigration Canada forms and applications are not simple and require careful thought in completing. In fact, the immigration process is technical and time consuming with rules and procedures that change on a regular basis. An error can lead to the refusal of an application and the loss of processing fees or cause significant delays.
Qualified to Provide Advice – Citizenship and Immigration Canada officers do not provide legal advice and cannot assume responsibility for discussing your legal options. They represent the Government of Canada, and their job is to enforce the law. Only Authorized Consultants (RCIC’s) and Lawyers are qualified to provide you with the appropriate legal advice.
Understand your rights and learn about the benefits of using an Authorized immigration Consultant