5 Questions to Ask an Immigration Lawyer

The Canadian immigration process can feel complex and overwhelming. More so if it’s your first brush with it and you’re trying to handle it alone. The immigration process is defined by several categories, each with its own set of eligibility requirements.

An immigration lawyer working in his office


As somebody looking through the categories for the first time—it can be difficult to determine the right one for you. This is why, in order to make the right choices and to get your paperwork in order, hiring a Canadian immigration lawyer is a good idea.

But in order to hire the best lawyer for you, here’s everything you need to ask them early on.

Ask About Their Experience

Experience is everything when it comes to immigration cases. Because quite a few cases are often very similar. An experienced lawyer would’ve handled a case like yours before and would know what the right course of action and chances of success are.

 

Ask them specifically if they’ve handled a case like yours before and what the outcome was.

Ask If They Are Regulated by the ICCRC

ICCRC stands for the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. Immigration consultants that are regulated by the council are not only legit, but they are also well-informed and stay updated about the latest immigration laws.

t: An immigration lawyer and a client having a conversation


This allows them to provide an excellent legal counsel to you.

Ask What They Think Is the Best Course of Action for You

An experienced immigration lawyer will know which question to ask to determine where you’re standing in terms of the immigration process.  Once they understand your circumstances and goals, they will explain to you the strengths or weaknesses of your case and propose a plan accordingly.

Ask What They Think Are Your Chances of Success

An immigration lawyer isn’t the final authority to decide your case so no consultant can guarantee success or promise you citizenship. However, an experienced consultant should be able to evaluate the case and give you honest feedback about your chances of success.

 

An experienced lawyer may even decline the case at this point if they think the chances of success are close to none.

Ask Them About the Total Timeline and Costs Involved

Lastly, you should ask them if they’ll be getting to your case right away or if there is a waiting period. And once the case starts, how long do they think the process would take. And more importantly, you should ask them how much it would all cost. Make sure to get a cost breakdown to see what they’re charging for the legal counsel and what the costs for the immigration process are.

Ideally, you should be interviewing multiple lawyers before settling for one. However, if you don’t have the time to do that, we recommend getting in touch with the highly-qualified  immigration lawyers at Nanda & Associate Lawyers in Mississauga. They are certified and have years of experience to help you out with the immigration process.

Their team also includes family lawyers and estate lawyers to help out their clients in Canada.

 

Get in touch to set up an appointment today!

 

 

 

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