Assistant immigration officer Jobs

1. Can you describe the work that immigration consultants do?

The following are examples of some of the tasks of immigration consultants, however this list is not exhaustive:

determining the likelihood that customers' visa applications will be accepted;

if necessary, preparing clients for interviews about VISAs;

assisting customers in the preparation of their immigration petitions and documentation, or editing such documents to ensure that they are correct and free of errors; and

Helping clients with all aspect of the immigration process to Canada, including but not limited to family sponsorship, express entry, refugee claims, permanent residence, or studying/working in Canada

2. In what ways are immigration consultants in Canada subject to regulation?

The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council, often known as the ICCRC, is a national regulatory agency that serves the public and protects its interests by supervising professionals in the fields of immigration and citizenship counseling as well as foreign student advice. The government of Canada has delegated the responsibility of regulating immigration to Canada, citizenship requirements, and advising services for foreign students to the ICCRC.

You are required to get the appropriate credentials before beginning a career as an immigration consultant. You will need to demonstrate that you are capable of passing the Comprehensive Skills Test that will be provided by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors are the names given to those who are qualified to deliver the services required by these regulated professions (RISIAs).

3. How much do immigration specialists often charge for their services?

PayScale Canada reports that the annual income for an Immigration Consultant is an average of $46,767 Canadian dollars. The yearly compensation range for immigration consultants is anywhere from $30,732 to $66,965, with an average of $66,965. The amount of experience required for this position has a minor impact on the salary, and standard health benefits like dental, medical, and vision coverage are made accessible to all people working in this industry.

4. What are the steps involved in becoming an immigration consultant?

You need to fulfill a number of prerequisites in order to be eligible for registration with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and to earn the title of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

You need to have the Knowledge of Canadian Immigration and Refugee Law; have clean police background checks for all countries you have lived in for 6+ months since you were 18 years old; meet a certain language test standard (for example, a score of 6.5 in listening, reading, writing, and speaking in IELTS); complete a post-secondary accredited program, such as the Immigration Consultant Program that we offer at Bay & Queen Campus and Mississauga Campus; and pass the ICCRC Full Skill Exam. In addition to this, you are need to acquire either Canadian citizenship, permanent residency in Canada, or Indian status.