Hi,
You are right "Half Knowledge like half baked food is an embarrassment for all."
1. Bill C-35: It states,
"91. (1) Subject to this section, no person shall knowingly, directly or indirectly, represent or advise a person for consideration — or offer to do so — in connection with a proceeding or application under this Act". In other words, no one is allowed to represent or advise in immigration matters except;
(a) a lawyer (Canadian)
(b) member of a law society including a paralegal (Canadian); or
(c) a member in good standing of a body designated under subsection (5)
All above listed people called 'authorized representative'. ICCRC comes under (c) and Canam is one of the member of ICCRC, authorized to advise and/or represent person for immigration purpose.
How CANAM is making your intelligent fool?
1. As per the bill C-35, no 'authorized representative' (CANAM wrongly call themselves a 'Licensed Approved Agent') can;
: Complete and/or submit immigration forms on a client's behalf;
: Advertise that they can provide immigration advice for consideration;
2. CANAM is only a member of one regulatory body which is responsible for regulating immigration consultants. The said regulatory body (ICCRC) is responsible to determine whether its members (CANAM) act in the public interest, and whether the members are providing professional and ethical representation and advice. Now, the question is if CANAM should call itself a 'Licensed Approved Agent' of Canadian Govt.
3. As per the bill C-35, immigration consultants (CANAM) are only authorized to;
:direct you to the CIC website to find information on immigration programmes
:direct you to the CIC website to find immigration application forms
:direct you to an authorised immigration representative
rovide translation services
rovide courier services
rovide medical services (e.g., medical exams)
:make travel arrangements
:advise an international student on how to select their courses or register
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