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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. 

Federal Skilled Trades Workers via Express Entry

3/26/2018

 

Are you qualified to immigrate to Canada as a Federal Skilled Trade Worker 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. Today we are going to discuss applying through the Express Entry System as a Federal Skilled Trades Worker. We will discuss the requirements one needs to meet in order to qualify under this category of the Express Entry system. 
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Under the Federal Skilled Trades Worker Category of Express Entry, you must;

1.
WORK EXPERIENCE

Have at least two years of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work experience) in a skilled trade within the five years before you apply.
  This means you have to work a total of at least 30 hours over a period of one week for two years in your skilled trade within the five years before you apply. For example:
Full Time - 30 hours/week for 12 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours)
Part Time - 15 hours/week for 24 months = 1 year full time (1,560 hours) OR
30 hours/week for 12 months at more than one job = 1 year full time (1,560 hours

​In Canada, provinces and territories issue certificates of qualification in the skilled trades. To get a certificate, the provincial or territorial trades authority must assess your training, trade experience and skills to decide if you are eligible to write an exam to be certified. 
2. EDUCATION
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There is no education requirement for the Federal Skilled Trades Program. But, if you want to earn points for your education under Express Entry, you either need:
A) A Canadian post-secondary certificate, diploma or degree OR
​B) A completed foreign credential and an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). We can assist you with completing these requirements to earn points under education. 
3. LANGUAGE
You must be able to meet with the minimum language requirements through the Federal Skilled Trades Program which involves taking an IELTS General Training Test. In order to qualify you need to obtain a 5.0 in the listening and speaking sections of the IELTS and a 3.5 in the Reading section and a 4.0 in the writing section. Your overall score is not important for Canadian immigration as you must meet the above indicated scores in each of the categories. 

The Federal Skilled Trades Program is for applicants who would like to become Permanent Residents of Canada based on being qualified in a skilled trade. 

4. ADDITIONAL SELECTION CATEGORIES
  • Additional selection factors such as Age, Education, Work Experience and whether you have a valid job offer, your English or French speaking abilities and your adaptability with how well you may be able to settle into Canada are all taken into consideration and scored on a 100-point grid. You earn points for how well you do in each one of these factors and the minimum pass mark is 67.  To find out how many points you may score in the CRS enter here! 
 
If you meet the above criteria, then you may be eligible to utilize the Express Entry Federal Skilled Trades category to apply.
 
To find out if you qualify for the Federal Skilled Trades Program offered through the Express Entry System complete our FREE ONLINE EXPRESS ENTRY ASSESSMENT or CALCULATE YOUR CRS SCORE HERE.
If your dream is to come and live and work in Canada and you think that you may be a qualified applicant, then CONTACT US TODAY and we can help you determine if you qualify as a Federal Skilled Trades Worker under the Express Entry System. 
Contact Us Today to find out if you qualify for the Federal Skilled Trades Program

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