Hi, it depends on a lot of factors. If you're an "I-want-to-do-it-myself" kind of guy, then you can try to do it yourself, just follow the guidelines. If you would not mind spending some money to enlist the expert assistance of an immigration lawyer (in terms of checking your forms and documents for consistency, throughness, etc., and also in terms of advising you on ways to maximize your points) then go fo it. Also, my understanding is that only Canadian citizens can request for a copy of the Visa Officer's notes about your case, (which could come in handy just in case you'ld be required to undergo an interview). For option 2, try the law firm of Atty. David Cohen, Campbell Cohen (the owner of this forum).
