Do I have to submit "Use of a representative" if I consult someone and pay for the service.

[goodbizpe]

Essentially I wish to do business directly with IRCC like receiving correspondence directly to my email instead of going to some sort of representative's mailbox. But I do have a bunch of questions on the citizenship form I am not so sure.

My question is if I can pay to consult someone but at last I submit the file to IRCC myself without using the "Use of a representative" form? My understanding is if I use "Use of a representative " form, I won't be able to deal with IRCC direclty and receive mails from them no more.

 

[keesio]

My question is if I can pay to consult someone but at last I submit the file to IRCC myself without using the "Use of a representative" form?

Absolutely

 

[zardoz]

Essentially I wish to do business directly with IRCC like receiving correspondence directly to my email instead of going to some sort of representative's mailbox. But I do have a bunch of questions on the citizenship form I am not so sure.

My question is if I can pay to consult someone but at last I submit the file to IRCC myself without using the "Use of a representative" form? My understanding is if I use "Use of a representative " form, I won't be able to deal with IRCC direclty and receive mails from them no more.

No, you don't need to submit that form if they are not representing you during the application. They must however have been authorized in order to accept payment. Read the whole of the following linked page to be sure.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigration-citizenship-representative/learn-about-representatives.html

Others who may help you apply
Some people may help you with other parts of the application process. These people do not need to act as your representative or access your personal information.

For example, someone may help you:

• use this website to find information
• access a computer, scanner or printer
• navigate our e-services
• view and use electronic forms or to download/upload documents
• get your documents translated
• make travel plans or
• choose and register in courses to study in Canada

For this kind of help, you do not need to send us a representative form or release form.

People offering such help and services might be:

• friends or family members
• travel agents
• employment agents and recruiters
• human resources professionals
• educational agents
• adoption agencies or
• Visa Application Centre staff

 

[goodbizpe]

Your been really helpful,
thanks a lot, guys!