Benefits of Hiring an Immigration Consultant

Why hire an Immigration Consultant

Moving to a new country is a massive, life-changing decision with high

stakes. You can’t afford to have things go wrong when the future of your

career and family depends on the success of your visa or PR application.

It is important to understand that Canadian immigration consultants are not

necessarily immigration lawyers, but are highly qualified consultants who

have a thorough understanding of Canada’s visa system. An RCIC can

assist you in the following ways:

• Meeting directly with Canadian Immigration authorities and your Canadian employer on your behalf 

• Completing and submitting all paperwork for you, correctly and on time Strengthening your application with a personalized immigration strategy

• Educating you about immigration options and pathways you may not have known about

• Keeping up to date with the latest immigration policies and RCIC requirements

• Providing the expertise you can rely on by working under a strict, regulated code of conduct

Benefits of Hiring an Immigration Consultant

1. In-Depth Knowledge and Expertise

Canadian immigration law is complex, with over 80 programs covering different

types of immigration scenarios. Entry requirements vary dependent on each case

and/or industry. Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are knowledgeable

in Canadian immigration law and will assess each case. They will then advise on

the most appropriate entry category.

During the application process, an Immigration Consultant can assist with the

following:

• Arranging translation services

• Filling out forms

• Obtaining the appropriate permits

• Ensuring applications are submitted correctly.

Some Immigration Consultants also have expertise in immigration legislation

related to specific industries. For example, immigration regulations applicable to

offshore industries differ from that of onshore activity. As a result, an Immigration

Consultant experienced in the offshore sector can ensure a greater chance of

successful entry for vessel crews and other offshore personnel.

Furthermore, your Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant will monitor the

status of your temporary foreign workers, advise when work permits or visas are

about to expire, and guide you through the reapplication and/or extension process. They will also provide advice when changes to Canadian immigration programs have the potential to impact workers and your business operations.

2. Time & Cost Savings

Understanding the rules and regulations, managing the application process, and

communicating with government departments requires a lot of time and

resources. Most businesses do not have the in-house resources to manage these

requirements.

Without the appropriate resources or expertise, managing immigration services

can be risky. Choosing the wrong category or even using the wrong version of a

form can lead to costly setbacks due to extended processing times, entry delays,

or refusals. Seasonal industries (e.g. offshore oil and gas, marine, agriculture, etc.)

are particularly affected due to the unique characteristics of these industries. For

instance, short-term projects contribute to an influx of applications, causing even

longer processing times by governmental agencies.

An accredited Immigration Consultant can alleviate the stress of understanding

the regulations and dealing with government procedures, allowing you focus on

your core business.

3. Serve Your Best Interests

Immigrating to Canada can be a long and challenging process. An Immigration

Consultant will assess cases on an individual basis and provide advice on the best

entry option. Furthermore, they will ensure applications submitted are accurate

and complete, on the correct forms, and with proper supporting documentation.

They will advise on important deadlines for submission and communicate with

governmental departments, such as Service Canada and Immigration, Refugees

and Citizenship Canada, on your behalf to ensure any points of clarification are

addressed.

They will make the immigration process as smooth and efficient as possible to

ensure you have foreign workers in place to carry out your business operations

and projects as planned.