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Choosing the RIGHT Immigration Representative

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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. 

Express Entry Immigration

3/12/2018

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What is Express Entry and How Does It Work?

​Today we are discussing Express Entry as a means of immigrating to Canada as many people have heard of it but many do not know what it is exactly and how it works. We hope to clear this up today with this blog post.
 
Refuge Citizenship and Immigration Canada (RCIC) chooses skilled immigrants as Permanent Residents based on their ability to settle in Canada and take part in Canada’s economy. Express Entry is a system to manage how people with skilled work experience apply to immigrate to Canada.
 
In order to utilize the Express Entry system you must qualify under one of three categories. These include the following;

1.  Express Entry as a Federal Skilled Worker,
2. Express Entry as a Federal Skilled Trade or
3. Express Entry having Canadian working Experience.
 
The first step in applying through Express Entry is to find out if you qualify. Each of the three categories of express entry has different qualifying criteria. If you qualify then we can create an Express Entry profile for you as well as a Canadian job bank profile to link you to Canadian employers. In this profile we will provide information about your;
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  1. Skills
  2. Education
  3. Language Ability
  4. Work Experience
  5. Other details such as age, gender etc.
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Once your profile is created then you will be accepted into the pool of candidates. Your profile will remain in the pool of candidates for a maximum of one year from the day that you get in or until you are issued an Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residency (ITA). 
 
In order to apply through the Express Entry System, you must meet the minimum criteria in one of the above three categories to qualify.
 
Once you are entered into the pool of qualified applicants you will be given points based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS). Points are given based on an applicant’s skills, education, age, English language ability, as well as other criteria such as having a sibling who is a Canadian Permanent Resident or Citizen, having a valid job offer from a Canadian employer or having a nomination from a province or territory.
 
To be chosen from the pool, you need to have one of the highest-ranking scores when Invitations to Apply (ITA’s) are sent out. We can assist you in increasing your score in order to qualify for the ITA through assisting you in obtaining a job offer from a Canadian Employer / through obtaining Provincial nomination from one of Canada’s sponsoring provinces or Territories.
 
There are regular rounds of invitation done to invite top ranked applicants in the pool to apply for Permanent Residency. If you are among the top ranked candidates, then you will be issued an ITA. Cooper’s Canadian Immigration Services can help you rank in the top of the applicant pool to achieve the goal of obtaining your Invitation to Apply. CONTACT US to find out how!
 
Rounds of Invitations are conducted sporadically about every 2 to 3 weeks and those who rank at or above the cut off score are issued an Invitation to apply for Permanent residency and then given 90 days to complete their Permanent Residency applications. Applications usually process within 6 months or less and applicants can apply for an Open Work permit to arrive to Canada and start working while their applications are processing.
 
If you are interested in entering into Canada as a Permanent Resident through the Express Entry immigration system, then CONTACT US to get the process started. We can create an Express Entry Profile for you and assist you in increasing your Comprehensive Ranking Score giving you the best chance possible to obtain an Invitation to Apply and ultimately realize your dream of becoming a Permanent Resident of Canada!
 
In our subsequent blogs we will discuss the requirements for qualifying for each of the 3 categories of the Express Entry System. ​
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  • IMMIGRATE
    • Family Sponsorship
    • Canadian Citizenship >
      • PR Obligations
    • Express Entry >
      • Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW)
      • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
      • Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC)
      • Settlement Funds - Express Entry
      • Comprehensive Ranking System
      • CRS Calculator
      • PNP Express Entry
    • Provincial Nominee Programs >
      • Ontario (OINP)
      • BC - PNP
      • Saskatchewan (SINP)
      • Nova Scotia (NSNP)
      • Alberta AINP
      • Manitoba (MPNP)
      • New Brunswick (NB PNP)
      • Newfoundland (NL PNP)
      • Northwest Territories (NTNP)
      • Prince Edward Island (PEI PNP)
      • Yukon (YNP)
  • SPONSOR
    • Spouse or Common Law Partner
    • Parent and Grandparent
    • Super Visa
    • Dependent Child or Relative
  • Employment
    • Canadian Employer - LMIA
    • Work Permits
    • LMIA Exempt Work Permits
    • Arranged Employment
    • Open Work Permit
    • Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP)
    • Work Without A Work Permit
    • Work While You Study
    • Post Graduate Work Permit
  • Visit
    • Super Visa
    • Work / Study Visa - Ages 18 to 35
    • TRV & eTA
    • Business Visitor
  • STUDY
    • Student Visa
    • Work While You Study
    • Post Graduate Work Permit
  • INADMISSIBILITY
    • Inadmissibility & Denied Entry Services
    • Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
    • Authorization To Return (ARC)
    • Removal Order
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