If you are planning to immigrate to Canada, you must have heard about RCIC and immigration lawyers. However, a few people know the true meaning, their key roles, and the difference between them.
Though, the objective of both is to offer services and help you with the application process in the right manner. In the blog, we will know more about them in detail.
What is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)?
An RCIC is an authorized immigration consultant or representative or advisor who is responsible to evaluate the visa application. He must be a member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
An RCIC offers specialized legal services both in immigration and refugee matters. However, they do not need to go to law school to attain the qualification. A one-year certificate is required to become a registered RCIC immigration consultant.
Why you should hire an RCIC Consultant?
The process of immigration includes paperwork and deadlines which is not an exciting thing to do. But an RCIC manages everything for you.
Not only this, an RCIC consultant is obliged to submit your applications on time. He strongly makes sure that your application stands a chance of getting approved. In addition, he exists to guide you through choosing from 100 visa options for immigration.
Who is an Immigration Lawyer?
Immigration lawyers perform various duties for clients single-handedly. They are well-known for the process of getting a permanent residence, study permits, work permits, family sponsorship, and more.
Immigration lawyers are regulated by The Law Society of Upper Canada.
They may help you to enter Canada even if you are admissible. Moreover, they also offer assistance to clients who wish to sponsor a family member.
How to Check if the immigration lawyer and RCIC are authorized?
The process to verify the status of both an RCIC and an immigration lawyer is similar. The only important factor that needs to be ensured is their membership with CICC.
To check if they are authorized, you must follow these three simple steps;
Step 1: Visit the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants’ (CICC) Website
Step 2: Insert the details of your RCIC and immigration lawyer. The details include the RCIC number, company name, etc.
Step 3: Start searching
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