Which professional should you consult?
This page helps you identify the type of professional suited to your situation. It is for information only: Intégration Canada provides neither personalized immigration advice nor representation, and does not recommend any specific professional.
Authorized immigration consultant
Regulated professionWhen to consult
For advice on your immigration or citizenship file, or to be represented before IRCC.
Before paying
They must be in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
Authorized lawyer or notary
Regulated professionWhen to consult
For a legal question, a complex file, a refusal or an appeal.
Before paying
They must be a member of a provincial or territorial law society, or of the Chambre des notaires du Québec.
Employment counsellor
Often free servicesWhen to consult
To prepare your résumé, interviews and job search.
Before paying
Many newcomer organizations offer this service free of charge.
Real estate professional
Regulated professionWhen to consult
To rent or buy a property with the help of a broker.
Before paying
The broker must hold a licence from their province's regulator.
Licensed insurance professional
Regulated professionWhen to consult
To choose home, auto, life or supplementary health insurance.
Before paying
Agents and brokers must be licensed by their province's regulator.
Settlement organization
Often free servicesWhen to consult
For free settlement help: paperwork, languages, employment, orientation.
Before paying
IRCC-funded organizations are listed in the official tool.
Partners
Intégration Canada does not have any professional partners yet. Future partnerships will be listed here once concluded and verified.