A consultation is a paid appointment in which your situation is assessed and you are told what your realistic options are. It is a service in its own right, not a sales call.
How booking works
- Choose a time. Appointments are available by video or telephone, and in person by arrangement.
- You will be sent a written consultation agreement. It states the fee, the purpose and scope of the consultation, the licence details for this practice, and the role of the College as regulator. It must be signed before the appointment. This is required by section 23 of the Code.
- The fee is paid when you book.
- You will receive a confirmation with the joining details and a short list of what to have ready.
What happens in the appointment
Your history and circumstances are gone through in detail, the categories you may fall under are identified, and the obstacles are named. Where an option is not realistic, you will be told so. At the end you will know what your choices are, roughly what each would cost, and what the risks are. You are not obliged to retain this office afterwards, and there is no pressure to.
What to have ready
- Your passport, and the passports of any family members involved
- Your current status document if you are in Canada, such as a permit or record of landing
- Any previous Canadian applications, and the decision letters, including refusals
- Education certificates and a summary of your work history
- Language test results if you have them
Previous refusals matter more than almost anything else you can bring. Bring them even if you would rather not discuss them.
If you cannot afford a consultation
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada publishes its requirements and processing information free of charge, and many settlement organisations funded by the federal government provide free help to newcomers. You do not have to pay anyone to make a straightforward application yourself.
Information only. The information on this page is general and is not advice about your situation. Immigration rules change often. No outcome can be promised, and nothing here creates a professional relationship. Advice about your own case is given in a consultation, under a written agreement.
Scope of licence. Amaninder Kaur holds a Class L2 licence and is authorised to provide immigration and citizenship advice and representation to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and provincial immigration programs. Matters before the Immigration and Refugee Board, including refugee claims, appeals, admissibility hearings and detention reviews, require a Class L3 RCIC-IRB licence or a lawyer, and are referred out.