permanent residence

[sarb]

hi guys,
           I live in u.k. and just wanted to no is it best to apply for permanent residence yourself with cic, or is it best to get a lawyer to represent you what is a quicker way. Please help.

[accreddy]

Either way it takes the same time.

If you have a complicated case then look for a lawyer otherwise you can apply by yourself.

[ariell]

Agreed. Having a lawyer does not mean your case will be processed faster.

[sarb]

Thanks for your replys. I was refused before, thats why i thought  a lawyer would help, i had someone doing  my case before.  but he used us for the money.

[ariell]

Why were you refused before? You will need to address the reason(s) for the refusal otherwise you may simply be refused again if you are applying with exactly the same information and evidence.

[MARLENA]

Lawyer cost you money for nothing. You can do it yourself by searching in this forum since in my opinion it's the best tool for all your questions and concerns.
Ariell has more knowledge than a lawyer. Follow her advise and you will see the result

Good job Ariell :0)

[MARLENA]

I forgot to mention other names PMM, Leon, Boncuk, Rasha, Rorita-76 has a lot of knowledge as well so use search tool and you will have the answer to any question you need to complete.

Good luck!!!

[sarb]

     Thanks Marlena ,
                                 you have been a great help.

[sarb]

Hi ariell,
             Thanks for your reply, we were refused cause we only had high school education, we had 64 points but needed 67. All my husbands family is in Canada. His sister cant sponser us cause she sponsered his mum and dad 5 years ago from india.  Is there a possibilty of immigrating if i had a job offer in Canada. Please help.

[MARLENA]

I read somewhere in this forum you can use extra 5 points if your brother or sister live in Canada.
Ariell do you know anything about that!!!

[ariell]

Lawyer cost you money for nothing. You can do it yourself by searching in this forum since in my opinion it's the best tool for all your questions and concerns.
Ariell has more knowledge than a lawyer. Follow her advise and you will see the result

Good job Ariell :0)

Thank you for the vote of confidence Marlena!! But I certainly wouldn't advise  anyone to listen to me in place of a lawyer!

I'm afraid I really have no experience with skilled worker applications (at least that's what I assume you applied under) but yes, it looks like you can get 5 points (out of a a possible 10 points under Adaptability) for having family in Canada.

Sarb, your brother's wife wouldn't be able to sponsor you in any case. You can only sponsor a brother or sister if they are under 18 AND unmarried. Yes, you can get more points by having a confirmed job offer in Canada for permanent work but I'm afraid I don't know the exact details of this. Since you won't be applying under Family Class Sponsorship, you are likely to get a better response if you post your question under the Skilled Worker Forum on this page: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/index.php#2  Sorry I couldn't be more help to you. Best of luck with your application.

[rorita_76]

Marelna, thanks for voting to me with the Master over this forum...) I feel proud.
Sarb, as other told you, having a lawyer doesn't mean that your application will go fast and smoother, but he might have better answer for complicated case that is all, that mean you can use his info, that is all. But in any case make research, and let the search tool on this forum and google be your best friend. I don't know about the skilled worker class, I am sorry, my speciality is Family class..). Maybe there is way for you, since you have relative in canada, maybe someone can give you a job offer or something like that, letter that they will support you until you manage it yourself...not sure just ideas

[MARLENA]

Rorita how are you???
Do you need anything from Lebnanon. After tomorrow I'll be able to tell my husband I'm going to see you next month lol!!! Can't wait to be with him.

[Suin]

hi guys,
           I live in u.k. and just wanted to no is it best to apply for permanent residence yourself with cic, or is it best to get a lawyer to represent you what is a quicker way. Please help.

actually through lawyer it always takes longer than doing it by yourself - just think that you sent the paperwork to lawyer, then he looks it through then submits... all this takes time... and if you do it yourself - your application goes right to the visa office without any delays.

[Leon]

Go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp and look for a way to immigrate.  It's not enough to have 67 points anymore.  Now you also have to have experience in one of 38 choice occupation or have a job offer or already be in Canada on a work permit or study visa.

If your husband has family in AB, SK or MB, they may be able to sponsor you under family stream of those provinces.  Look under provincial nominee programs for that.