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.

Studying in Canada - Your Pathway to Permanent Residency in Canada

4/23/2018

Studying in Canada as a Pathway to Permanent Residency
There are many ways that one can obtain Permanent Residency for Canada. Today we are going to discuss education in Canada and how obtaining a Canadian post secondary education is a pathway to obtaining Permanent Residency for Canada.

Once you are in Canada on a Study Permit it is important to maintain your status. Therefore while you are studying make sure to renew your Study Permit as required. Once you have completed your studies in Canada you can take advantage of obtaining a Post Graduation Open Work Permit for Canada. This work permit allows you to work for any employer in Canada upon the completion of your study program and is equal to the length of your study program up to a maximum of 3 years. Therefore a graduate that has completed a 3 or 4 year post secondary education in Canada is eligible for a 3 year open Post graduation work permit therefore allowing you to remain in Canada for a total of 6 or 7 years.

The Post Graduation Open Work Permit was created by Canadian Immigration to retain international students to contribute to Canada's workforce. Under this program international graduates can obtain a 3 year open work permit allowing them to work for any Canadian employer in any industry.They are not required to have a job offer from a Canadian employer to be granted their Post Graduate Open Work Permit.

Am I eligible to Apply for a Post Graduation Open Work Permit?
To be eligible to apply for a post graduation open work permit international students MUST;

1. Have continuously studied full time for the 8 months preceding the completion of their program and must have graduated from a Canadian approved designated post secondary institution.

2. Apply for a work permit within 90 days of written confirmation from their academic institution that hey have met their academic requirements of their program of study.

3. Have completed and passed the program of study and received written notification that they are eligible to obtain their degree, diploma of certificate and have a valid study permit at the time of applying for the post graduate open work permit.

4. The program of study must be a minimum of two years for the graduate to obtain the three year work permit. However, if the program was less than two years but longer than eight months, the graduate can still obtain a work permit for the same duration as the program of study. In cases where a student has obtained a one year degree or diploma from an accredited educational institution within two years of having successfully completed a previous accredited Canadian post-secondary degree or diploma, he or she may qualify for a three-year open work permit; and while a student must have been studying full time in the eight months preceding the date of application for an open work permit, an exception is made in the case where a student fulfills all the requirements except full time study in the last session of their program. For example, if a student only needs two courses in the final session to complete the program but all previous study has been full time, the student may still apply for the Post-Graduate Work Permit Program.

So how can I obtain Permanent Residency after I have received my Post Graduate Open Work Permit?
Once you have obtained skilled work experience from within Canada you are then eligible to apply for the Express Entry Canadian Experience Class (CEC) which leads to Permanent Residency.

Choosing the RIGHT Immigration Representative

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

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Studying in Canada - Your Pathway to Permanent Residency in Canada

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