Immigration Representative
Use a Representative
You can hire a paid representative (lawyer, consultant, or Quebec notary) to help with your application. They must be authorized and licensed.
Steps to Use a Representative
Choose a representative: immigration lawyer, regulated consultant, or Quebec notary
Check if they are authorized on the official college/bar website
Sign the Use of a Representative (IMM 5476) form
Include the form with your application
Your representative can communicate with Canada Immigration on your behalf
Anyone who charges a fee for immigration advice must be licensed. Unauthorized representatives are illegal.