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Jan 2024
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Choosing an Immigration Consultant for C...

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About this episode

Did you know that the government of Canada requires all consultants who are giving advice on immigrating to Canada or submitting Canadian immigration applications to be licensed? In this episode, we talk to Andrea Bailey, a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), about factors to consider before hiring an immigration consultant for Canada.

Here’s what you’ll learn about:

  • Do you need an immigration consultant to come to Canada?

  • Advantages of hiring an immigration consultant for Canada

  • Types of regulated immigration consultants

  • Tips on finding a regulated immigration consultant for Canada

  • Red flags to watch out for when hiring an immigration consultant

  • How much does it cost to hire an immigration consultant

Links to free resources:

Immigrating to Canada Guide

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) website

Contact Andrea at Yalla Canada

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