Paid an immigration consultant, your application was submitted… and then silence? No emails, no calls, no clear updates? You are not powerless in this situation. If your representative has stopped communicating after you signed a retainer and your application was submitted, do not ignore it and just “wait and see.” You remain the main party to your application, and you have the right to know what was filed on your behalf and what is happening with your case. Start by contac

If you plan to use a paid immigration representative in the next few years, the rules around consultants in Canada are changing. IRCC has announced new regulations for immigration consultants that will start coming into effect on July 15, 2026, with additional public registry changes expected in April 2027. These measures are aimed at strengthening oversight, increasing transparency, and improving public protection when you choose to work with a paid representative. In prac

If your immigration consultant or lawyer submitted your application and you never saw the full package, you still have the right to access it. Many applicants worry when they realize they do not have access to the portal their immigration consultant or lawyer used. In Canada, even if a representative submitted your application through their own IRCC portal, you remain the owner of your immigration information. A licensed representative must act transparently and in your best