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Applicants should also know something about the visa process to protect themselves from individuals representing themselves as immigration professionals when they are really not. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of corruption in the immigration business. By having a basic understanding of immigration, applicants can arm themselves against being victims of fraud.

There are essentially two types of immigration representatives offering their services to clients: Lawyers and Consultants

Consultants

Consultants are immigration representatives who are not lawyers. They are often referred to as paralegals, law officers, and, immigration specialists. Some consultants are former immigration officers who have left the government to work in the private sector. Immigration consultants are now regulated by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Counsel (ICCRC). The ICCRC is responsible for regulating the activities of immigration consultants who are members and who provide immigration advice for a fee.

The ICCRC grants memberships to only those individuals who have demonstrated their knowledge and ability to advise, consult and represent people who wish to seek Canadian immigration, have passed the Society’s Knowledge and Ethics Test, and have demonstrated their good character.

Lawyers

Lawyers often act as representatives for applicants with immigration matters. Unlike consultants, lawyers in Canada are required to have a university education and to complete law school. Lawyers are regulated by the Provincial or State Bar in the jurisdiction in which they practice. The fact that lawyers are regulated provides their clients with protection against unethical and incompetent practitioners

Immigration Lawyers

Immigration Lawyers are lawyers who practice primarily or exclusively in immigration law. They generally have greater expertise than a general practitioner who may merely dabble in the field. Clients interested in hiring a lawyer with experience in immigration law should always ask the lawyer what percentage of their practice is dedicated to immigration law to determine if they practice immigration law on a regular basis.

Solex Immigration works with licensed US and Canadian Immigration Lawyers, certified Canadian seniors, and experienced immigration consultants.

Many people mistakenly believe that all involved in applying for immigration is completing some forms and paying a fee. Nothing can be further from the truth. Completing your immigration forms accurately and honestly is essential of course but what really may make the difference between a successful application and one that is refused, are the documents that you include in your application that are in support of your case.

Not only do your documents serve to substantiate the information that you have filled in on your application, but they also tell the visa officer reviewing the case, your story. The documents show the visa officer that not only do you qualify for a visa but that there is a real live person behind the application who really needs a visa.

Proper presentation of your documents is also important. The more organized your documents are, the less risk there is of frustrating the visa officer by making it difficult for him or her to find the relevant information. Your goal as an applicant (or your lawyer’s goal) should be to make the visa officer’s job as easy as possible. Nothing is worse than presenting a disorganized application that annoys a visa officer.

What documents are you required to include with your application? The answer depends on the nature of the application that you are submitting. For example, the documents that are required in support of a Study Permit Application are much different than those required for an independent/skilled worker application. In most cases, the applications contain instructions on which documents are required for a particular application. Generally, you are asked to include documents proving your identities such as birth certificates or national identity cards. If you are married, you should also include your marriage certificate.

Do you have to submit original documentation? In most cases, photocopies of documents are acceptable but are prepared to present original employment references and police clearance certificates. Each application has specific requirements for documents. It is important to carefully check what is required.

Documents tell your story. Make sure to include all relevant documents in support of your immigration case.

The lawyers of Niren and Associates and its members (Solex) are committed to resolving your legal problem in an efficient, cost-effective manner.

If you are applying for a Visa or entry to Canada or the United States, our lawyers are trained to assess your specific legal issues, outline solutions that work, and take the necessary steps to get you, your family, or employees the necessary paperwork for Canadian or US legal status.

You should expect friendly, professional, and timely service from your Solex Lawyer. You should expect to be informed every step of the way during the visa application process. And most importantly, you should expect results!

Legal fees are always quoted to you in advance. Immigration cases are charged on a flat-fee basis not on an hourly rate so there is no "running tab”. This way you know exactly how much your case will cost with no surprises! We will also outline any additional office disbursement charges as well as applicable government application fees. Solex lawyer’s fees are very competitive. Since Solex lawyers restrict their practice only to immigration law, they handle a wide range of cases that keep fees low and reasonable without sacrificing service.

Before taking you on as a client, your Solex Lawyer will always conduct a comprehensive assessment of your specific situation. This involves listening to you and understanding your background, history, and objectives. Only after getting a clear idea of your unique issues, can we provide you with solutions that will work. And we will tell you whether we can help, what steps must be taken, how long, and at what cost.

We have an online assessment form which is the first step toward understanding your case. Fill it out and expect to be contacted within one business day!

After conducting your immigration assessment and if you are eligible for a visa, your lawyer will ask you to sign a "Retainer Agreement” that clearly outlines the nature of the case, the legal fees, and other costs as well as the role of your lawyers and what we expect from you as their client. A lawyer will then send you a detailed list of documentation by email guiding you on what is needed for your file and will begin gathering the necessary information to complete any application forms, legal submissions, or other paperwork necessary. After your file is complete and ready, your lawyer will send it to you for review and signature. And then your application will be submitted to the immigration authorities on your behalf, ensuring that your file gets into the correct hands and is processed promptly. Of course, during the application process, your lawyer will keep you informed on what’s going on and you can always contact them any time with your questions and concerns. Once your Visa or permit is ready to be issued, they will make sure it’s delivered to you so things go smoothly when you are ready to make the move.

Yes! We work with lawyers licensed to practice in both US and Canadian immigration law. They are centrally located in Toronto but can process cases for people from all over the world. This means a Solex lawyer can represent you no matter where you presently live.

Further Solex Lawyers are totally accessible by phone, email, fax, and video conference. The nature of immigration practice does not require the inconvenience of your physical attendance at our offices.

Solex Lawyers represent clients throughout the United States, Canada, and even overseas. Through the use of the latest technology, they are equipped to handle all immigration and visa cases for you regardless of your current location.