A - A certified consultant is your assurance of quality. Certified consultants are equipped with the latest information on immigration law, procedures and practices and go about their business according to a strict, enforceable Code of Conduct.

To become certified, consultants must pass a rigorous application process, which requires evidence of good character, and tests knowledge and language skills.

For added security and client protection, certified consultants are fully insured for errors and omissions and can be subject to complaints that are all duly investigated by CSIC.

A - Because certified consultants have to keep their credentials current by maintaining their CSIC membership in good standing and engaging in continuous professional development, they incur more expense. Their rates usually reflect this. In return, a certified consultant offers quality professional services and knowledgeable advice on immigration matters of critical importance to the client.

A – Yes. Vasundhara Aga, co-founder and president of IZC is a Certified Immigration Consultant in good standing with the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) a not for profit, self-regulatory body created by the government of Canada on 13th April 2004. In order to legally practice and charge any client fee for giving advice on immigration matters in Canada you must be either lawyer or a member of the Notary or a member in good standing of CSIC. Learn more about Vasundhara Aga.

A – We will be charging an appropriate fee based on the current market trend keeping in mind the services we provide and our endeavour to always do our utmost to exceed our customer’s expectations.

We will review each prospective client’s scenario in detail, weigh all the different options available and our fee will be based on the type of service / immigration process that is most suitable for the client.

Note: Our fees do not include any of the processing fees payable to the Canadian High Commission, Qualification assessment by Professional bodies, Medical test or English Test expenses etc.,

A – All government-processing fees must be submitted along with the submission of the application. The processing fees are not refundable and must be paid for the principal applicant and any accompanying spouse, common-law partner, and dependent children.

A – A Work Visa allows an eligible visitor to reside & work in Canada for a limited period of time, and restrictions are usually placed on the type of employment which can be pursued. It will not, by itself, lead to Canadian Permanent Resident status. By contrast, a Canada Immigration Visa entitles its holder to live and work anywhere in Canada, enjoy many of the privileges of Canadian Citizenship, apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years & sponsor family members for Canadian Permanent Resident status.

A – A letter of employment is a necessary document to be provided by a qualified Canada employer and approved by HRSDC. An offer of employment must include detailed information regarding the potential employee’s personal info, a job description, salary/compensation, etc. In the case of a temporary work permit, the start and finish date of employment must be clearly outlined.

A – HRSDC, or Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, is a division of Government Canada who is dedicated to promoting a prosperous and healthy work environment for all Canadians. HRSDC is responsible for developing employment policies and programs. To learn more visit HRSDC website.

A – The amount of time it takes to process your immigration paperwork is dependent on many factors, including type of visa for which you are applying, from where you are applying, the considered urgency of your application, whether or not you are eligible for fast tracking, and if your CIC processing centre is backlogged. To look up your expected application processing time, visit the CIC Application Processing page.

A – If you were under the age of 18 when you committed a crime, your application will likely not be declined as a result of that conviction. Please contact IZC to find out more.

A – Not unless your doctor is a designated medical practitioner as per Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). Find a designated medical practitioner in your area. If you do not have designated medical practitioner within 242 kms from your residence, you must contact CIC at 1-888-242-2100. Remember, CIC will consider your medical examination current for only one year.

A – Yes. Your permanent resident card will expire five years after issue date. It is important to make sure you do not let your card expire while you have temporarily left the country. Double check your expiration date before going on vacation or an out of country trip. Contact IZC to renew your Permanent Resident Card before you leave.

A – No. In order to be eligible to apply for an off campus work permit, you must first have completed at least six months of full time study. Some students participating in exchange programs may not apply for an off campus work permit regardless of length of study.

A – If your children are under the age of 16, it is imperative to enrol them in school as soon as possible. In order to do this you must contact your area school board. Immigration Zone Canada will help you with this as part of our immigration settlement services.

A – For those married in Canada, same-sex marriages are valid for sponsorship of a spouse.

For those married outside Canada, same-sex marriages are valid if the marriage was recognized in the country in which it took place. Same-sex common-law & conjugal relationships are valid within and outside Canada for sponsorship of a partner.