Who can help me with my visa application?

Categories: Immigration Help 

There are a variety of options if you feel that you need help with your visa applications to Canada. Many people choose to go it alone and submit their visa applications without any help. However, others appreciate getting professional help.

Whichever option you choose, you should always make sure that you get the best advice possible so that you can make informed decisions. There are three types of people who can legally help you with your visa application: the Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Immigration Lawyers and Immigration Consultants.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada

The government department in charge of immigration to Canada, and Alberta, is called Citizenship and Immigration Canada. They have full jurisdiction over immigration to Canada, excluding Quebec, which has control over its own immigration policy.

Immigration Consultants and Lawyers

Many people find that the immigration process is complex without assistance. Canada allows the use of Immigration Consultants and lawyers to help you with your application.

To be allowed to give immigration advice, immigration lawyers must be registered with a law society or bar association or a Canadian province or territory.

Immigration Consultants must be registered with the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) in order to give immigration advice. This means that they have passed an intensive course, and are professionally licensed and regulated.

Always ensure that any immigration advice you receive comes from a registered lawyer or CSIC consultant.