9. Who Can Process Your Immigration Application to Canada ?
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Welcome to Canada! Your Ultimate Guide to Moving to Canada: Immigration, Budgeting, Jobs, Housing, Healthcare, Studies & More.
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Who is presenting this episode and what will be covered about Canadian immigration?
Welcome to Canada, the podcast that helps you prepare for your Canadian adventure with clarity and confidence.
Hello future newcomers and welcome to your Canadian PrepZone. You're listening to episode number 9 and it is recorded in June 2025. I am Emma Charlin, your host and your international mobility coach. I'm here to help you prepare, plan and thrive in your move to Canada. Today, I'm going to talk to you about who can process your immigration application. But first, let's start with a reminder. In order to settle in Canada, you need to have a valid immigration status for you and your family. To do this, you must complete the appropriate immigration procedures. You have three main options.
What are the three main options for processing your Canadian immigration application?
Complete the process on your own. Be assisted by an authorized and unpaid representative or be assisted by an authorized and paid representative. We will go through each option. If you decide to do it yourself, go to Canada.ca or Quebec.ca if you are moving to Quebec. Get the information you need, choose the immigration program that seems most appropriate to your situation, and apply using the forms and instructions provided. The process can be long and tedious. There are many pages to consult and jargon to understand. There is also the risk of making mistakes. But let me be clear on this. Yes, you can do it on your own. You do not have to use the services of a representative. If you want one, you can get one.
If you don't want one, you don't have to get one. Now, if you want the help of a representative, you should know that they can be unpaid or paid.
How can you apply on your own and what challenges might you face doing it yourself?
You can use an unpaid representative. This is a person who will help you for free. There should be no exchange of money and no exchange of gifts between the two of you. This person can be a friend, a family member, or anyone else with or without a law degree. This person can explain and give advice on your immigration options, help you choose the best immigration program for you, fill out and submit your immigration or citizenship application with you, communicate with the government of Canada on your behalf. It's really nice to have someone who can advise you. But for things to go smoothly, their advice must be accurate and timely. The problem being that immigration rules change all the time. It means that your aunt Anita, who went through the same immigration process three years ago, may be able to give you advice.
What is an unpaid representative and what help can they legally provide?
But if she hasn't kept up with the latest immigration news, she would give you bad advice, even if she doesn't want to. And now, a word from a sponsor. Hey, but there is none. Oh yeah, that's right. I'm the sponsor of the show right now. Today's episode is sponsored by my book, Cost of Moving to Canada, The Ultimate Guide. Would you like to move to Canada, know what expenses to expect, maximize your income, know how to create a budget, all with practical case studies to help you? Read my book, Cost of Moving to Canada, The Ultimate Guide. It's the essential companion you need to have in order to successfully manage your budget and your project in Canada. Let's get back to the show. Instead of an unpaid representative, you can use a paid representative.
These representatives are licensed and paid. They have qualifications that allow them to advise you and process your immigration file. Regulated immigration consultants have passed exams with the College of Regulated Immigration Consultants. Immigration lawyers have passed exams with their provincial or territorial law society. And of course, these people are paid because their work deserves a paycheck. Unfortunately, there are many immigration scams out there. So before you hire any immigration consultant or lawyer, always do your research. Type Canada.ca+. Check if your representative is authorized into your search engine.
What should you know about paid licensed representatives, consultants, and immigration lawyers?
or go to the College of Regulated Immigration Consultants website for consultants, or the website of the provincial or territorial law society for lawyers. Verify that the person claiming to be a consultant or a lawyer has the necessary credentials by checking with their professional association.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
Who is presenting this episode and what will be covered about Canadian immigration?
0:10–1:14
2
What are the three main options for processing your Canadian immigration application?
1:14–2:22
3
How can you apply on your own and what challenges might you face doing it yourself?
2:22–3:21
4
What is an unpaid representative and what help can they legally provide?
3:21–5:09
5
What should you know about paid licensed representatives, consultants, and immigration lawyers?
5:09–7:14
6
How can you verify a representative’s credentials and avoid immigration scams?
7:14–8:46
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What are the final takeaways and next steps if you need coaching or professional help?
8:46–9:28
Speakers
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