Ghost Consultants Contribute to the Rise in Visa Rejections of Indian Applicants

Canadian Immigration rejects a good percentage of visa applications from India each year. Misrepresentation of facts and fraudulent details are some of the significant causes of visa rejection for Indian Applicants. The rate of visa rejection due to misrepresentation in 2017 was 0.9 percent. This rose to 2.5 percent in 2020.

According to reports, a significant cause for refusal due to misrepresentation is “Ghost Consultants” or unlicensed predatory immigration consultants. The term refers to immigration consultants who have no proper certification to represent applicants. They are agents who the Canadian Government does not license. As a result, the applications submitted through them stand a higher chance of visa rejection.

The repercussions of misrepresenting facts in applications are severe. Hence, the initial submission of the application must be correct and accurate. Again, going through accredited lawyers will help you save time, resources, and money.

What is Misrepresentation

Ghost consultants are one of the reasons behind the increase of denials associated with misrepresentation. Misrepresentation of facts refers to presenting wrong and misleading information. Misrepresentation is a crime in Canada. Penalties will apply depending on the severity of the matter. For example, you could face a ban from entry into Canada or deportation from Canada for providing false data or withholding vital information.

Measures to avoid misrepresentation

You have to ensure that your immigration application is complete with true and accurate details. In addition, you have to follow the admission guidelines and criteria set by the Canadian Government. Immilaw Global has many years of experience in guiding clients in the right direction for successful immigration. They help the applicants through the entire application process.

You have to remember that only authorized immigration consultants and immigration lawyers can represent you in the application process. You also have to partner with an immigration lawyer/consultant who is a bar association member or the concerned regulatory authority. Consult with professional Canadian immigration lawyers to ensure the success of your application.

Immigration Lawyers vs. Consultants

Immigration lawyers or consultants play the same role as helping their clients immigrate to Canada. The main difference lies in their educational qualifications, regulating institutions, and experience from fielding different cases.

Given below are some reasons why engaging with immigration lawyers is better than working with immigration consultants.

After completing an undergraduate degree, all lawyers complete a three-year law degree course (after completing an undergraduate degree) and pass a bar exam ( barrister & Solicitor) to become a registered professional legal practitioner.

Immigration lawyers can defend their clients’ cases in federal court and can attend immigration interviews along with the clients. Only immigration lawyers can advocate your case in court, not immigration consultants.

Immigration consultants are not qualified lawyers. However, they can formally register themselves as consultants after undergoing a 1-year certification course.

ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) regulates registered immigration consultants. Therefore, it is vital to check if the consultant’s registration number (of seven digits) is valid before choosing a consultant as your guide during the immigration journey.

Ghost or illegal consultants can affect your immigration prospects to Canada negatively. Engaging an unauthorized consultant or seeking assistance from them is an offence, and you may be banned. So, it is essential to verify the registration details of immigration consultants and their experience before deciding on the services you rely on.

At Immilaw Global, we strive to provide our prospective Canadian immigrant clients with legal services from licensed Canadian Lawyers. You can check the credentials of our immigration lawyers by visiting the respective law society website. This site helps you to find out if your immigration lawyer is an authorized representative.

So beware of ghost immigration consultants! Reach out to Immilaw for professional and licensed immigration services to ensure proper representation of your application, saving you time, money, and resources.