FAQ

1. General questions about immigration.

1.1. What is a Canadian Immigrant Visa?
1.2. What is the difference between a work permit and an immigration visa?
1.3. Does the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada encourage the use of a Canadian immigration representative (attorney) when completing an application for a permanent resident status?
1.4. Does the use of a representative accelerate the immigration process?
1.5. What are the advantages of completing an autonomous (independent) application?
1.6. Does the use of an immigration representative make the process easier?
1.7. What do I need for a successful completion of my own application?
1.8. Where could I find more information about immigrating to Canada?

2. Our immigration services

2.1. What is included in our service packages?

3. How to ask any unanswered questions

1. General questions about immigration

1.1 What is a Canadian Immigrant Visa?

A Canadian Immigrant Visa is a document which allows an individual to live and work anywhere within Canada, as well as provides a permanent resident status. After 3 years of permanent residence the individual may apply for a Canadian citizenship.

1.2 What is the difference between a work permit and an immigration visa?

A work permit gives a person the right to reside and work within Canada for a limited period of time, and usually limits the type of employment. On its own, it does not lead to a permanent resident status in Canada. A Canadian immigration visa is different because it allows the holder to live and work anywhere in Canada, for any period of time. It also allows the individual to apply for a Canadian citizenship after 3 years and to be able to sponsor family members wishing to immigrate as well.

1.3 Does the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada encourage the use of a Canadian immigration representative (attorney) when completing an application for a permanent resident status?

The Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada does not encourage applicants to use the services of an immigration representative when applying for permanent resident status. This system was designed so that any person can assess their qualifications and apply on their own. For more information please visit: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/representative/index.asp

1.4 Does the use of a representative accelerate the immigration process?

No, the use of an official representative will not accelerate the process of immigration. Most evidence seems to point to the fact that an autonomous immigration is much more effective.

The use of an immigration representative may cause delays in your application process. An incomplete application or one that contains ambiguous information will halt the decision on your immigration status. Ensure that your own application will be thorough and well documented. This is a proven way to expedite the trial of your case. Immigrationexpress.net provides its clients with any assistance necessary in preparing a successful application without the excessive costs of immigration law representatives.

1.5 What are the advantages of completing an autonomous (independent) application?

In order to ensure a successful decision on your immigration application trial, all the information presented must be truthful and precise. Only you know every aspect of your personal information, and only you have an unwavering sense of responsibility when dealing with your application. A representative has the information which was provided to them. Should the person who provided the information make an accidental mistake, it may take days to reach the representative and correct the data further delaying the immigration process.

1.6 Does the use of an immigration representative make the process easier?

The use of an immigration representative does NOT make the immigration process simpler. This is because you will still need to undertake similar tasks, just like with self-submitted application. You will still have to complete some forms, collect necessary documentation, as well as attend and successfully complete the interview process should it be necessary. Once again, you are the only one who has full knowledge of every detail about your case. With a representative it becomes necessary to check documentation several times in order to avoid mistakes. Working with a representative causes you to lose control over handling your immigration personally and increases the overall time spent on this task.

1.7 What do I need for a successful completion of my application?

It is essential that you receive all materials and instructions from the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada. These can be acquired through their website or from any Canadian embassy. Immigrationexpress.net will provide you with all necessary materials and forms, as well as provide detailed instructions on how to successfully complete these forms. We will give our clients full access to the National Occupation Classification (NOC) list as well as help you classify your profession. Our experts are eager to conduct necessary consultations about your case to ensure prompt and successful processing with the visa department.

1.8 Where could I find more information about immigrating to Canada?

More information about immigration to Canada is available in both English and French on the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada website: http://www.cic.gc.ca.

2 Our immigration services

2.1 What is included in our service packages?
We provide our clients with several packages for varying categories of immigration. Feel free to examine the list of contents for each package provided on the website.