Hi all. I am trying to have a friend process my EE application, however I was informed that he can't just create a profile on my behalf and use his email address for communication. I have been reading up on the process of nominating a representative (paid and unpaid) to process my application on my behalf, however I need the following clarification:
1. I want my representative to create my profile. Will I need to fill the Nominate a Representative Form (IMM5476E) before or at the time of creating the profile by the rep or just let him create a profile and enter his email address for all correspondence?
2. When is the Representative Form required to be submitted and how? Is it online or couriered?
3. Is there anything else that I need to declare upfront or my rep has to declare in my online profile to make sure my application is not rejected?
Would appreciate your guidance. I am too busy to be able to process the application myself and don't want to spend money on a consultant.
See
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5561E.asp
All your questions are answered here:
Who is a representative?
A representative is someone who provides advice, consultation, or guidance to you at any stage of the application process, or in a proceeding and, if you appoint him or her as your representative by filling out this form, has your permission to conduct business on your behalf with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
You are not obliged to hire a representative. We treat everyone equally, whether they use the service of a representative or not.
When you appoint a representative:
- you also authorize IRCC and CBSA to share information from your case file with this person in place of you. Please note the representative will receive all correspondence from IRCC or the CBSA, not the applicant;
- your application will not be given special attention nor can you expect faster processing or a more favourable outcome;
- the representative is authorized to represent you only on citizenship or immigration matters related to the application you submit with this form; and
- you can appoint only one (1) representative for each application you submit.
Important information:
You must notify IRCC if your representative’s contact information changes, or if you change your representative, or cancel the appointment of your representative. For more information on updating IRCC with your representative’s information, please see below section - Notify IRCC about any changes.
There are two (2) types of representatives.
Uncompensated Representatives:
Uncompensated representatives do not charge fees or receive any other form of consideration or compensation for providing advice or services to represent you before IRCC or the CBSA.
Uncompensated representatives include:
- friends and family members who do not, and will not, charge a fee or receive any other consideration for their advice and services;
- organizations that do not, and will not, charge a fee or receive any other consideration for providing citizenship or immigration advice or assistance (such as a non-governmental or religious organization);
- consultants, lawyers and Quebec notaries, and students-at-law under their supervision, who do not, and will not, charge a fee or receive any other consideration to represent you.
Note: You do not have to pay someone for them to be your representative. IRCC will conduct business with an uncompensated representative if an applicant appoints them on their behalf.
