The Canadian Government has a vested interest in maintaining the economy, security, prosperity, and cultural identity of Canada as a nation. Because of this government forms and applications are constantly updated to reflect changes in national and international law, as well as the current security status in the world. These constant changes mean that your application can become obsolete or out of date before you even file your application, or that additional information may be required after a change to an immigration program. If you are unable to be reached, or fail to check the government news, you could miss vital details which could mean wasted years applying for residency. Immigration professionals are able to act on your behalf as your representative with the Government of Canada, and are trained to be aware of these changes and have resources to help them stay up-to-date.
In Canada, three different groups of professionals are licensed to represent individuals and families in their bid to immigrate to, work, or travel within Canada.
Federal law requires that immigration practitioners, in Canada or abroad, who provide Canadian immigration services for a fee, must be registered with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and accredited as a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). These trained professionals are specialists in immigration and are able to help you with all entry plans.
Lawyers in good standing with the Law Society of their province are able to represent you in both your immigration and any legal matters. They can work as your advocate in court and may also serve as a fiduciary – a legal term which means they are legally required to serve your financial best interests. Depending on your particular circumstances, a Certified Immigration Lawyer may be your best option for a representative.
[Fr] Le Notaires de Québec sont certifiés par la Chambre des Notaires, et sont régis par le gouvernement du Québec et le gouvernement du Canada. Comme les avocats, les notaires sont en mesure de vous aider à venir au Canada, et (dans une moindre mesure) sont en mesure de certifier votre identité.[En] The Notaries Public of Quebec are certified by the Chamber des Notaire de Québec, and are registered under the Government of Québec and the Government of Canada. Like lawyers, notaries are able to assist you in coming to Canada, and (to a limited extent) are able to certify your identity.
