Has anyone used an agency to assist with their application to move to canada
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I'm not going to be much help I'm afraid because I didn't
However, I did look into it and if I'm honest was a little cheeky as I asked them lots of questions asked them all about the process I could and then applied directly. If you have a straightforward case i.e. married for longer than two years, have children for example, are of a similar age, have a stable working career, can prove you have funds then in my opinion you don't need an agency. It will just cost you a fair bit of money, I do understand that they can offer post approval help as well.
Getting the forms together and the evidence together can take some time and also navigating yourself through the CIC website to make sure you have everything. We checked and checked again to make sure everything was included.
If you think you case is very complicated then maybe it is a good idea.
what's your status?