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Moving your permanent residency from one country to another, getting a work, study or visitor visa can be stressful and confusing tasks. With so many documents and so much legal information to deal with, the process can be a bit intimidating. This is where Immigration Consultants come into play.

Having the right knowledge of what an Immigration Consultant does can help you as you begin changing your citizenship or inquiring about other immigration services.

What You’ll Learn

In this article we will discuss topics like:

• What an immigration consultant is

• The difference between an immigration lawyer and a consultant

• What kinds of tasks consultants do

• For permanent residences

• For Visitors

• About Oro Immigration Services

 

All of this information will help you understand how an immigration consultant can assist you in crossing the border and becoming a permanent resident, worker or student in a different country.

 

What Is An Immigration Consultant?

An immigration consultant is the main point of contact for people looking to emigrate from one country to another. The consultant provides legal information and helps with the documentation and immigration process in order to get the individual into the country smoothly. They can also help set up jobs, work studies, and travel visas for individuals looking to stay in a new place for an extended amount of time for academic and business purposes.

Immigration consultants are usually well versed in the immigration laws and procedures that are required when entering and staying in a country. That being said, an immigration consultant is not a lawyer. An immigration consultant is allowed to provide legal services or advice only in immigration matters and not other areas 

Immigration Consultant Vs. Lawyer: What’s The Difference?

Lawyer

While the two jobs might sound very similar, there are differences between immigration lawyers and immigration consultants. A lawyer is an attorney that practices immigration law amongst other types of laws such as criminal, corporate, real estate, etc. 

These lawyers must complete a law degree and pass the bar exam before practicing immigration law. They are allowed to offer legal advice and services to clients and applicants. Lawyers are often regulated by a law society.

Immigration Consultants

Immigration consultants, on the other hand, are professionals that must also complete a program only based on Immigration law. Once the program is completed they must write an exam to become licensed. Only those who pass the exam will be able to become Regulated Immigration Consultants and are able to represent clients. At Oro Immigration Services, we ensure that in addition to the immigration consultant program, our consultants must have a Bachelor’s Degree.

Since Immigration Consultants focus and mainly study immigration law, they are able to assist you with relocating to Canada permanently or temporarily. They can assist with your Permanent Residency application, study, work, travel or business applications.  

To be an Immigration Consultant they must be members of the Immigration Consultants of Canada which means that they are regulated by government agencies. This is meant to protect the interests and needs of clients and to ensure that everything is legal. You can also determine whether a consultant is in good standing by looking at their website.

Whether you hire a consultant or a lawyer,  you must ensure that your representative is licensed and in good standing with the Law Society or with The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. Remember that only Immigration Consultants and lawyers are able to charge a fee for their services. 

 

What Do Immigration Consultants Do?

Changing your citizenship or permanent residence and applying for a students’ visa or work permit are just a few of the services that immigration consultants can provide. When you hire an immigration consultant, their job is to help people enter Canada for travel, study, or business purposes. From students and refugees to politicians and business professionals, an immigration consultant is there to help everyone who is entering Canada. 

For Permanent Residents

When you enter a new place of residence, there are programs, laws, government regulations, legal rights, and immigration rules that you permanent residents need to know about and understand. It’s an immigration consultant’s job to make sure that you have the proper documentation when applying for any program and when crossing the border for landing.

For Visitors, Workers and Students

If you are not a permanent resident, you will have to obtain a work, travel, or student visa which allows you to stay in Canada for a specified amount of time. An immigration consultant can help you obtain your visas and answer any questions you might have. They also assess a client’s chances of being approved for work, travel, or student visa.

A Canadian immigration consultant can also help with permanent residency appeals, family sponsorship, refugee claims, and express entry claims in Canada. They want to make sure that you can obtain your visa and cross the border safely.

In Summary

When you hire an immigration consultant and start the process of migrating to a new place, you are taking a step to ensure safe and legal entry into the country. Canadian immigration consultants are trained and regulated to work on your behalf. They are well versed in the rights and regulations that are in place in the new place of residence.

Consultants work with a variety of clients and are trained to help make the process of immigrating straightforward so that there are few bumps in the road. From applying for visas or ensuring you have the right documentation, they will be there along the way. Remember that sometimes little mistakes can jeopardize your future in Canada.

 

Oro Immigration Services

Are you ready to begin your immigration process and looking for some guidance? Our team of experienced and professional immigration consultants is here to help.

With a combined 35 years of experience, Oro Immigration Services is a trusted source for immigration consultations. From a student visa and business purposes to refugee claims and work permits, we are able to assist you and meet your needs.

Why Oro?

Not only does our team of professionals have over 3 decades of experience, we are also authorized representatives governed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.

We know that every applicant is different, which is why we are dedicated to meeting the interests and needs of our clients and ensuring they are ready for the next step.

Based out of the Toronto area, Oro Immigration Services assists clients looking to enter Canada. Get the immigration started today and contact us today!