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What should I do if CIC returns my application, saying my representative is not authorized?

You may get a letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) saying that CIC cannot verify the status of your consultant, lawyer, or other representative. That means CIC does not know if that person is a member of:

• a provincial or territorial law society,
• the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council or
• the Chambre des notaires du Québec.

Re-send your application to that CIC office as soon as possible. Include proof of your representative’s status (for example, a photocopy of his or her membership card).

If you find out that your consultant, lawyer or other representative is not authorized by one of the regulatory bodies, you may choose another representative or you may apply on your own.

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