Edit: This is a buyer beware post by me and as armoured says below not an indication of a malpractice by the OP's representative.This is part of the unique value-added proposition of some reps: they recommend you do unnecessary things that create delays, while implying that they know better and have secret knowledge.
No matter what the representative does you are ultimately responsible.
Delays they may cause by not understanding the process as with OP are not the responsibility of IRCC.
Chose wisely
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