• Who is Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)?

A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant is a person authorized to assist and represent you in all matters covered by the Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law. In order to be authorized, one must complete the related college education, get a certain score at the required language exam and finally get the authority to work from ICCRC (The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) after passing the ICCRC Entry-to-Practice examination.

Unfortunately, in Canada and many countries all around the world, there are people who promote themselves as an authorized representative even though they have not fulfilled the requirements stated above. These people do not have the right to legally represent you and/or provide you with any advice or information regarding immigration to Canada.

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• Who will make the decision on the acceptance or rejection of my application?

Your immigration consultant will be helpful in all the matters related to your application and guide you about the things that need to be done to increase your chances. However, no immigration consultant can guarantee any result about your application because he/she is not a part of the decision mechanism; the decision is solely made by government authorities in light of certain criteria.

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• Is there any lottery system in the immigration system of Canada like the one in the USA?

The immigration system in Canada is totally different from the one in the USA. There is no lottery and your application is evaluated according to many criteria such as age, level of education and work experience depending on the type of your application.

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• How long will it take for my application to be evaluated and concluded?

A specific date cannot be given. The time period depends on the type of your application and your situation/your qualifications. In some types of applications, it may be possible to give an approximate and estimated time period.

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• What is the difference between permanent residence and citizenship?

A permanent resident has the same rights with a citizen except having a Canadian passport and the right to elect and to be elected. For example, a permanent resident can study without a study permit, work without a work permit and use health services. A permanent resident can apply for citizenship provided that he/she spends a certain amount of time in Canada and fulfills the required conditions.