choosing the right Canadian immigration consultant

Choosing the RIGHT Immigration Representative

Kimberley Cooper Registered Immigration Consultant (RCIC) # R516678

When selecting an immigration representative it is not only important that you like and trust the person that you are going to hire to complete one of the most important tasks in your life but it is also important that they are regulated and educated in their profession.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are informed and educated. An accredited program provides consultants with important information regarding immigration law in Canada and proper procedures for applications with Citizenship and Immigration in Canada.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC's) are members of the ICCRC and as such are kept informed and up to date on new information and developments in the immigration field. Consultants are required to complete ongoing professional development and practice management education. RCIC's are legally authorized representatives and members in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and as such operate in your best interest under a strict code of professional ethics.

Kimberley Cooper is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant and a member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) # R516678 which is recognized by the federal government, provincial and territorial governments. Kimberley has a deep knowledge of the Canadian immigration system and laws.

If you are ready to take the next step in your journey to Canada contact us and allow us to help you.

Why You Need To Use A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

It is important to hire a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) because they are knowledgeable and informed on immigration law and the Canadian immigration system. They are supported by the ICCRC which is the national authority designated by the government of Canada to safeguard consumers who seek and retain the services of Canadian immigration consultants. Federal law requires that immigration consultants, in Canada or abroad, who provide Canadian immigration services for a fee, be registered with the ICCRC and accredited as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. (RCIC)

Obtaining a license as an RCIC means that they have completed a rigorous process to enter their industry and that hey complete ongoing professional development in order to renew their license each year. Therefore RCIC's have up to date information and can answer all of your questions and reduce any anxiety that you may have during this complex process.

RCIC's can assist with selecting which category you should apply under and which documents you will need to submit. A regulated immigration consultant can help tailor your application based on your own unique circumstances and background. Before agreeing to work with any consultant, it is very important to ensure that he or she is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), legally authorized by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). The purpose of the ICCRC is to protect the rights of the public and of those looking to immigrate to Canada.

Unauthorized Consultants

Unfortunately, there are many unauthorized consultants who are not regulated by the ICCRC, meaning that they have not met with the ICCRC's ethical or educational requirements. They are not able to sign any documents as an official representative and do not have any formal training in Canadian immigration laws. The consequences of utilizing an unauthorized representative can be severe and unfortunate, such as the denial of your application.

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) via Express Entry

4/3/2018

Are you qualified to immigrate to Canada under the Canadian Experience Class via the Express Entry System?

In our previous blogs we discussed Express Entry and described how it works. We also learned that there are three main categories that can be utilized when applying through Express Entry. We have already discussed the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program and the Federal Skilled Trades Worker Program (FSTW) and today we are going to discuss applying through the Express Entry System with Canadian Experience through the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) We will discuss the requirements one needs to meet in order to qualify under this category of the Express Entry system.

The CEC program is for those who have attained Canadian work experience within Canada who are interested in now applying for Permanent Residency for Canada.

Under the Canadian Experience Class Category of Express Entry, you must;

1. WORK EXPERIENCE
Have at least 12 months of skilled work experience in Canada, in the last three years (before you apply). This work must have been full time OR an equal amount in part time. Therefore full time is 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours), OR an equal amount in part-time hours, such as: having 15 hours / week for 24 months therefore totalling 1 year of full time work at 1,260 hours or having 30 hours/week for 12 months at more than one job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)

Also it is imperative that this work experience has been gained with the proper work authorization. It is important to note that self employment and work that has been gained while studying does not count towards the mandatory 12 months of Skilled Work Experience that is required.

2. EDUCATION
There is no education requirement for Canadian Experience Class. But you can earn points for your education under Express Entry, if:

you went to school in Canada, and have a certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
- secondary (high school) or
- post-secondary school
you have foreign education, and you have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report from an approved agency showing that your foreign education is equal to a completed certificate, diploma or degree from a Canadian:
- secondary (high school) or
- post-secondary school

You'll only benefit from getting an ECA if your foreign education is equal to a completed Canadian high school diploma or greater.

3. LANGUAGE
You must be able to meet with the minimum language requirements for the position that you are working in. For Skilled Workers you must obtain a minimum of 6.0 in each of the 4 categories on the IELTS General Training Exam of Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. For Skilled Trades Workers you must obtain a minimum of 5.0 in the listening and speaking sections and a 3.5 in the reading section and a 4.0 in the writing section. You must show that you meet the requirements in English or French by including the test results when you complete your Express Entry profile. Your test results must not be more than two years old on the day you apply for permanent residence or you will need to retake the test.

If you meet the above criteria, then you may be eligible to utilize the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC) to apply.

To find out if you qualify for the Canadian Experience Class Program offered through the Express Entry System complete our FREE ONLINE EXPRESS ENTRY ASSESSMENT or CALCULATE YOUR CRS SCORE HERE.

Choosing the RIGHT Immigration Representative

Why You Need To Use A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

Unauthorized Consultants

Canadian Experience Class (CEC) via Express Entry

Are you qualified to immigrate to Canada under the Canadian Experience Class via the Express Entry System?

The CEC program is for those who have attained Canadian work experience within Canada who are interested in now applying for Permanent Residency for Canada.

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