From Citizenship and Immigration Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp
Immigration consultants, lawyers, and other representatives – Choose carefully Immigration consultants, lawyers, and other representatives give immigration advice and help to visa applicants, usually for a fee. You do not need to hire an immigration consultant. It is up to you. Your application *will not* be given special attention or guaranteed approval if you use a consultant. All the forms and information that you need to apply for a visa are available for free on this website. If you follow the instructions in the application guide, you can complete the application forms and submit them on your own. --- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/notice-fraud.asp Notice – Immigration Fraud Warning Getting immigration offers like these? ------ GUARANTEED VISAS AND JOB$ IN CANADA! Guaranteed work permits! Free scholarships! High-paying jobs in Canada with minimal or no experience needed! Free air tickets and accommodation! Guaranteed employment! SPECIAL programs! Earn $4,000 a month as a hotel cleaner! ------ DON’T BE THE VICTIM OF A SCAM. If the offer seems too good to be true, it probably is. What you need to know: -- You do not need to hire an immigration representative to apply for a visa or for Canadian citizenship. -- Immigration representatives do not have special connections with Canadian government officials and cannot guarantee you a visa. -- Only authorized officers at Canadian embassies, high commissions and consulates can decide whether or not to issue a visa. -- Don’t be tempted into using false documents as this will result in the refusal of your application. -- Beware of internet scams and false websites. The official website of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is www.cic.gc.ca. -- You will find free application forms and guides for any type of visa on CIC’s website. -- Processing fees are the same at all Canadian visa offices around the world. Fees in local currency are based on official exchange rates and correspond with the amount in Canadian dollars. -- Canadian visa offices will never ask you to deposit money into an individual’s personal bank accounts or to transfer money through a specific private money transfer company. -- If you have questions, contact CIC or the visa office responsible for your area. To read more, including information on who can legally represent you if you choose to hire an immigration representative, check out CIC’s web pages on Immigration Representatives. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/representative/index.asp -- Albert Peres [email protected] 416.660.0847 cell --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Protect Goa's natural beauty Support Goa's first Tiger Reserve Sign the petition at: http://www.goanet.org/petition/petition.php ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
