Don’t Get Cheated by a Crooked Immigrant Consultant

Immigrate the right way

Immigrating to Canada is an exciting opportunity. You are not obliged to hire an immigration representative to represent you or provide immigration advice, but if you are hiring an immigration consultant, lawyer, Québec notary, or paralegal regulated by a law society, choose carefully. There are several things to consider before you apply and this site will provide tips and links on how to immigrate to Canada the right way.

NEW: Bill C-35 comes into force and new regulator announced
As of June 30, 2011, the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) is the regulator of immigration consultants. Immigration consultants in good standing with the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) on June 30, 2011, can begin to register with the ICCRC. Find out more...

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• Requirements and steps to apply in each category
• Hiring an immigration consultant, lawyer, or other representative
• Government of Canada takes a zero tolerance approach to crooked immigration consultants
• Marriage and relationship fraud – don’t be a victim
• News Release: Tougher rules governing immigration consultants enacted and new regulator announced

Canada and other countries cracking down on immigration fraud

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