sazid said:
Hi Harry,
Need some information , is it fine to apply for sponsor by our self or go through consultant. I asked for one he asking about 1500. I am presently in Canada and my fiance is in US. We are getting married in OCT and planning to apply through Delhi office rather than us office. What do you suggest.
Please let me know ...
Thanks in Advance.
Hi there,
If you have a complicated case then it is advisable to hire a consultant. Complications include previous marriage/s, child custodies, criminal records, huge age gap, different religions, deportation/exclusion orders etc, all of which are seen as red flags by the VO. But if your's is a straightforward case, then a consultant is definitely a waste of money. Spend a lot of time on forums like these gathering information, read the cic guides throughly and you will be able to file a successful application all by yourself. My suggestion - do not waste time on a consultant if you do not have a complicated case.
But then again, hiring a consultant is a personal choice. If you do decide to hire one, please check out their credibility & that they are certified by the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC). There are many people ripped off by incompetent consultants and fraudulent ones who charge a lot of money for something that is possible to accomplish by an individual. Do your research.
Any questions, there are many experienced people around here to help you.
Shamsia