Hiring an immigration consultant or service is very expensive. If you do decide to hire one, make sure to do research about the company and its success rate. Get to know your consultant very well because you will be relying on them for everything. Shop around. I met with 2 agencies before deciding, but best to meet with three just to be sure.
Be ready to spend around P80,000-P200,000 or roughly CAD 2,000-5,000. This was the price range when I inquired back in 2017. Note that this estimate is for a family of three. I went the agency which quoted the lowest fee.
It is important to note that the Canadian government does not recommend hiring a representative. Doing so will not guarantee your application's success.
It is important to note that the Canadian government does not recommend hiring a representative. Doing so will not guarantee your application's success.
I will not mention the company I hired simply because I was not happy with their service, but somehow their guidance was helpful in directing me to the right path. Many applicants regret paying fees because in the end they realize that they could have done the whole process themselves. A common complaint is the response time of the consultant and quality of work.
So, if I had to do this all over again. I would do it slightly different mainly because I can allocate the funds for other upcoming expenses related to the application. This is only the beginning.
So, if I had to do this all over again. I would do it slightly different mainly because I can allocate the funds for other upcoming expenses related to the application. This is only the beginning.
Some things to consider:
1. Look for a service that can provide an initial assessment service. Negotiate. Tell them that you need assistance in the following items only:
- introduction to the whole process
- eligibility for Express Entry
- identify CRS score. Is it enough to get invited to apply?
- identify which stream to take best based on your work history, education, age etc. Relatives? Which province in Canada can help you increase your CRS score?
1. Look for a service that can provide an initial assessment service. Negotiate. Tell them that you need assistance in the following items only:
- introduction to the whole process
- eligibility for Express Entry
- identify CRS score. Is it enough to get invited to apply?
- identify which stream to take best based on your work history, education, age etc. Relatives? Which province in Canada can help you increase your CRS score?
2. No need for their assistance with:
- consolidating your documents
- encoding and creating of express entry profile and/or other provincial application
- preparing of forms
- immigration representative details
- going to the visa center when passports are requested
- consolidating your documents
- encoding and creating of express entry profile and/or other provincial application
- preparing of forms
- immigration representative details
- going to the visa center when passports are requested
The importance of the agency is that they can assess your profile and recommend which stream is the most viable option. They give you direction! From there, you can end your consultation and do your own research online.
You should also note that in the event that you decide to hire a representative, it must be declared on your application. It is also stated online that you must hire a representative in good standing. Hiring a representative means that your Express Entry profile will be created under 1 account which is managed by the agency and representative. You may not be given access to your Express Entry profile, and for control freaks like me this posed a problem!
Here are some of the consultancy firms operating in Metro Manila. Please research and do your due diligence before deciding.
- https://www.visacenter.org/
- https://www.go2canada.com/page/homepage
- http://www.cpnis.com/
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