Info On Immigration Lawyers In Canada For Paul's Friend????
Q: A friend in Africa has been looking into work possibilities in Canada (he is a construction engineer) and has no idea of the best way to proceed. He has already sent $50.00 to a lawyer in Montreal, an L. Simcoe. Does anyone know if this would give him a legitimate shot at immigration? Is it the beginning of a list of increasing fees which might well get him nowhere? It seems to me rather suspect in terms of its placement i.e., in want ads...
A: -An applicant can do a self-assessment of his chances with the assistance of the application kits available at the Canada Immigration website.Also there are a number of representatives like myself who will do a free preliminary assessment and they post regularly in this group. -And for MOST people attempting to enter Canada, unless they are claiming refugees, have been deported previously from Canada, or have a criminal record, there is usually nothing to be gained from employing an immigration lawyer. Canadian immigration is, compared to the USA, remarkably straightforward. The only other advantage to having someone working with you is if you don't have a knowledge of English or French sufficient to complete the forms. Immigration Canada generally recommends you don't need to hire a lawyer. Sorry to the consultants and lawyers who post here ... but Canada is not the USA!