Hiring an immigration consultant means you will get professional advice and guidance rather than relying on your limited knowledge or online resources.
A professional can help with what we call “the most complex visa process” in the world, i.e., applying for Permanent Residency (PR) or Citizenship in any country is never easy and straightforward. You need to be well aware of the rules and regulations that change from time to time which vary from one country to another, also depending on your background and Country of Origin. For example, many people do not know that if you are born in countries such as India or China, even if you come to Canada at a very young age through the BC PNP or Business Immigration Program, you will still be counted as a PR applicant even though you already have Canadian citizenship.
An immigration consultant with specific experience in your area of interest can help you avoid costly mistakes and give invaluable advice resulting in faster processing times, higher success rates, and better quality of life for many years to come.
It is important to understand that the immigration process has both an end result (immigration status) and means (visa applications). You need to know what type of visa options are available to you before applying. For example, if you are an entrepreneur interested in immigrating to Canada via a business immigration program, there are several ways in which this could be done, including Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa, Entrepreneur Immigration, Self-Employed Persons Class, Investor Program, etc. Each program has different criteria and guidelines that need to be followed with different documentation requirements.
What Exactly Can a Professional Help You With?
Some people who want to immigrate are limited in their English language ability. They may think they can manage on their own but need somebody to talk to for advice and guidance; somebody who is aware of changes in the rules and regulations; somebody who can analyze which visa options are available to them; somebody who is well-versed with documentation requirements. Not speaking English at an advanced level does not mean one cannot immigrate because Canada has many means, including programs designed specifically for those limited in their English skills. However, there are numerous cases where applicants were declined because they had no professional support during the application process. After working closely with an immigration consultant, many will say that they were able to successfully complete their applications.