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With immigration to Canada being at an all time high, like before, the focus has shifted to the role of the immigration consultancies and representatives, and also the role that they play towards facilitating the smooth progress of one’s immigration process. Not many people though really know that not any so-called representatives can be, and should be, hired for the purpose.
Talking of representations, the Citizenship and Immigration Canada clearly defines who can represent his application with the department. The department calls them authorized representatives, and among them are the Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (www.iccrc-crcic.ca).
Basically, an unauthorized immigration representative is acting as a documentation guide. And, if you wish to hire such a representative, then you might as well file directly. The reason being you are not getting any value addition service, nor does such a consultant have any right to follow-up on your behalf. Thus, while taking a final decision on the issue related to filing your Canada Immigration application, either hire or deal with a company which is associated with a Canada Government authorized representative.
Here is a summary of benefits that comes your way when you deal with a certified Canada Immigration Consultant, or deal with a company whose clients are serviced by a Canada Certified authorized Immigration representative:
A Canada Government certified Immigration consultant is your assurance of quality. The certified consultants are equipped with the latest information on immigration law, procedures and practices, and they go about their business according to a strict, enforceable Code of Conduct.
To become certified consultants, one must pass a rigorous application process, which requires evidence of good character, and tests knowledge and language skills. For added security and client protection, the certified consultants are fully insured for errors and omissions, and they can be subject to complaints that are all duly investigated by the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC).
Of late, the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) have taken over as the regulator of immigration consultants in Canada. Accordingly, the reference to the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) has been removed, and consultants who are currently members in good standing of the CSIC, will be deemed members of the ICCRC. The Council’s mandate is to protect the consumers of immigration consulting services and also ensure the competent and professional conduct of its members.
Thus, you can formally complain to the ICCRC for any misdeed or professional misconduct of a Canada Authorized Immigration consultant. No such course is available when you hire an unauthorized immigration representative. In addition, such an unauthorized representative would not have been formally educated in Canadian Immigration laws, or gets an opportunity to update knowledge on regular and ongoing basis. What you get is from an unauthorized immigration representative is the information available on the Internet -- something that you are already may be aware of!
The Government of Canada and the related Canada Immigration office will not deal with non-authorized representatives who are paid a consulting fee for their service. This key benefit and value addition come your way when you deal with an authorized immigration representative, or with a company that offers you the services of such an authorized representative. It is difficult for a busy executive or businessmen to find time to deal directly with immigration agencies.
Much more importantly, such a representative has adequate knowledge of immigration laws to deal effectively with immigration agencies, on your behalf. In addition, such a trained and authorized professional can represent you effectively in addressing Canada Immigration Office queries, refusal and rebuttals.
Abhinav Outsourcings -- A Trusted Immigration Consultancy
This takes us to immigration and visa consultancies. Abhinav Outsourcings -– a renowned and trusted name in the field is a company whose clients are serviced by a Canada Certified authorized Immigration representative. (Mr Ajay Sharma), DIRECTOR - ABHINAV is among the pioneers in the Immigration consulting industry in India and is known all around the world for his expertise on Immigration matters for several countries.
At ABHINAV, your application will be prepared by a team of trained documentation executives in consultation with a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. The majority of the documentation and application preparation staff has more than five years of experience in preparation and filling of applications. They shall address all critical aspects related to your application and any additional applicable areas specific to your background and application. The entire application will be prepared under able guidance of Rhonda Williams, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.
Ms. Rhonda Williams -- Your Authorized Representative
Ms. Rhonda Williams will be your authorized representative with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. With over 20 years of relevant experience, both as a consultant and as a visa officer, Ms Williams is in an only one of its kind position to advice clients as to the best possible path to an application which makes the cut. She has mastered the "Perfected Application" as sought by Visa Offices and Case Processing Centres. Ms Williams is famous for her thorough attention to details.
She is an ex Canadian visa officer who offers her close insight into the inner workings of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. She has a Master of Arts degree in International Affairs. She also has the background to critically analyze complex immigration situations. Born and brought up in Canada, she lived and worked in Asia for a decade, first as a diplomat of Canada in India and Thailand, and afterwards as an immigration advisor.
She acts as a part time instructor at the University of British Columbia`s "Certificate in Immigration: Laws, Policies and Procedures". Rhonda is a member of the Canadian Association of Immigration Consultants (CAPIC). Between 2006 and 2009, Rhonda was the National Secretary of the CAPIC. She passed the threshold exam for the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC), and was asked in the year 2005 to assist develop the full skills exam for the CSIC members.
Rhonda has written practice papers for the Immigration Practitioner’s Handbook editions in 2010 and 2011. She also appeared as an expert in the CBC documentary “True Love or Marriage Fraud?” on the CBC’s The Passionate Eye in 2010. Rhonda is an acknowledged expert on Canadian Immigration. Apart from practicing as an immigration consultant, currently she is a Director of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council, apart from being a full member of the ICCRC.
She is best qualified to represent ABHINAV clients as an authorized representative.
The Citizenship and Immigration Canada clearly defines which Immigration consultant can represent an application, on behalf of clients, with the department. The department calls them authorized representatives, and among them are the Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (www.iccrc-crcic.ca). Ensure that, if you are hiring a paid immigration consultant, he/she is an authorized representative to represent you with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and other Canadian Government agencies.