legal consultation fee for CEC in ontario?

[Baloo]

I beg to disagree. I've seen so many cases of people being rejected just because they made "minor" mistakes in their applications (including me): wrong NOC code, miscalculations of work hours, empty fields, missing documents.

I agree that all the info is always initially provided by the applicant, but showing it properly makes a big difference. I also agree that there's crooks and scammers, but you can't put all lawyers in one bag. Look for one with a proven record of approved cases, meet with a few of them before making a decision.

If this process doesn't mean much to you or can't afford it, then do it yourself. Otherwise, having a good lawyer can bring certainty, experience and context to the outcome. CIC has standards and expectations. There's always a certain degree of interpretation in their decision and lawyers can ensure that the right evidence is there.

I wouldn't risk a life changing process just to save a few bucks. Money can always be regained once in Canada.

Sadly, I have also seen mistakes made by people who have been employed to "get it right".

[justtheme]

Sadly, I have also seen mistakes made by people who have been employed to "get it right".

Yes, but the chances are lower. That's why we need to pre-screen lawyer/consultants. Maybe there should be a guide in this forum on how pick the right consultant.

[Baloo]

Yes, but the chances are lower. That's why we need to pre-screen lawyer/consultants. Maybe there should be a guide in this forum on how pick the right consultant.

Maybe, but there is already a guide to complete the application yourself

In the end, it is a personal choice.

[junecec]

Thank you both for your feedbacks. yes, I know the application is very straight forward and that is why I did not retain any lawyer last time. But, as I've noticed most of the applications gets rejected based on lack of or a not clearly written employment letter as per the NOC and I think that's where a lawyer can help you draft a good letter. Now that I'm preparing to apply again I'm stuck again! My employer will write the job duties specifically written as per the NOC 6231 but I'm confused whether the company I work for is considered a valid insurance company or brokerage or whether the type of company matters at all. Meaning as per the HRSDC website:

6231 Insurance Agents and Brokers Insurance agents and brokers sell life, automobile, property, health and other types of insurance to individuals, businesses and public institutions. [/i] Insurance agents are employed by individual insurance companies or are independent representatives of specific insurance companies. Insurance brokers are employed by brokerage firms, or may work in partnerships or hold sole proprietorship.

It says in bold that a broker should be employed by insurance company or brokerage but I'm not employed directly by either. I'm employed by a 3rd party call center providing service to the insurance company. I do have a broker licence but I'm not sure if the type of company I work for make me uneligble :S I could not find any answer in this forum or any other forum. Now I'm left with only one option: Legal help!!