Posted on: 11-03-04 09:25:01
Recently, I went to the online website of 6 immigration firms and submitted my pre-assessment application. Based on their assessment and confirmation, I signed up with all the 6 firms in Canada for immigration to get more information and understand how the firm operates and how the firm would proceed with my case.
Since I signed up and entered all the detail information needed, the firm had everything they would want to know to proceed with my case. After I got confirmation from the firms, I signed up by using my VISA card paying $550 each. So far I am down $3300(money is not an issue). The only reason I signed up is to know how the firm would proceed with my case what are the legal aspect which should be looked at, what are the different thing which the firm takes into account when preparing your application.
I am sorry to say - out of 6, 5 firms have disappointed me. Applying for Immigration is a one time decision and Signing up with an immigration lawyers services is very critical as everything depends on how the application is prepared and submitted. There is very little or nothing which can be done, after you have submitted the application.
I am having very hard time trying to figure out the right lawyer/immigration firm. One of the firms in Quebec was very professional and explained me in detail how my case would be filed, legal aspect when filing the application. They had solid references and even got a money back guarantee from the firm (I thought this was normal but not the case with other 5 firms). The firm even sent me a link to their private massive database which has almost all the information one would ever want to know about immigration-and the specific country(India in my case) related information. The only fact that the firm is in Quebec and they have few desi cases make me hesitant to sign up for their services as I am not planning for Quebec immigration. [But it does seem that I would be in good hands if I go ahead with their services].
Anyone, who had a good experience with immigration/lawyer services in Canada please email me the lawyer name or firm detial at Please do not post the names [here] as we do not want to de-fame anyone. Your help would be highly appreciated.
Since I signed up and entered all the detail information needed, the firm had everything they would want to know to proceed with my case. After I got confirmation from the firms, I signed up by using my VISA card paying $550 each. So far I am down $3300(money is not an issue).
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If you could have given me just half of this amount then I would have come to India , met you there in person, filled up your form, explained you all the legal/illegal aspects, had given you a booklet of 200 pages about the life in canada, shown you the photographs and filed your case by hand!!!
If you can Read/Write/Speak/Understand English, then probably, you don't need an immigration lawyer............all you need is PATIENCE.........complete the formalities, submit the form to CHC and relax! Keep posting on CD.com
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I fail to get the part where you paid 6 consultants to simultaneously file your papers. Why?
I'm just a bit lost here, can you clarify?
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Naresh,
If you ever need a seventh application submitted let me know 
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I'd be glad to file it for you.
Maybe our resident expert (Masood) can help when he returns from vacation. However Sanjeev is right, you can do this yourself. Unless you are too busy, of course, then it makes sense to pay others to do it for you.
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Why do you need to spend so much money and efforts searching the right lawyers and so,
Lot of posts have mentioned the website for canadian immigration
If you read the entire application download , i guess you should be well able to file up the application by yourself, all it requires is making of a TO-DO list and collect the documents
I agree with someones response that 3300 would be a big waste, you should have utilised that for some good reasons.
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Ashish
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Orginally posted by naresh_patil
After I got confirmation from the firms, I signed up by using my VISA card paying $550 each. So far I am down $3300(money is not an issue).
How can money not be an issue?
If it really isn't, how about sending a few million my way.
I could use a million or two
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The only reason I signed up is to know how the firm would proceed with my case what are the legal aspect which should be looked at, what are the different thing which the firm takes into account when preparing your application.
That is a pretty expensive way to find out how a firm will "proceed".
You could simply have asked them the details about the process.
Here is my take:
1. Almost all reputable firms provide free assessment.
Make use of that.
Send them your details and see what they come back with.
That will give you an idea of how honest and profesisonal that firm is.
2. Nobody has a picture-perfect case - everybody's case has some shortcomings or "gaps".
See how the law firm plans to deal with those.
If they tell you "don't worry about it, we'll take care of everything."
To me, that raises red flags.
The initial assessment should be realistic and not promise you a bed of roses.
3. If any firms makes any claims about timelines, walk away immediately.
No lawyer/consultant can guarantee time frames.
4. As for fees - don't go for the cheapest one.
You get what you pay for.
At the same time, don't pay more than what is standard for your type of case.
You will get an idea by getting quotes from several firms and asking around.
5. Ask for references and contact some of the references.
Any good lawyer/consultant will give you references.
Make sure those references should be your type of case, not just any type of immigration case.
A consultant who always files skilled worker cases may not be the best choice if you are filing a spousal case, or a refugee case.
6. Make sure that the lawyer/consultant is registered with CSIC in Canada.
This will be a requirement from April onwards I believe.
Hope this helps.
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"Mah deah, there is much more money to be made in the destruction of civilization than in building it up."
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Just a quick follow-up note:
Currently there are no registered members of the CSIC.
Government is implementing new Regulations in April and at that time those consultants who managed to become members of CSIC will be able to represent applicants.
Refer:
http://www.csic-scci.ca/
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