Attribute | RegulatedCanadian Immigration Consultant | Unauthorized Provider of Immigration Services |
Accountable to ICCRC; complaints are taken seriously | Yes | No – accountable to no one |
Monitored by ICCRC; non-compliance is taken seriously | Yes | No – may operate unknown to authorities |
Supported by ICCRC to enhance quality of services | Yes | No – not supported by anyone |
Knowledgeable and informed on immigration law and Canadian immigration system | Yes | No – no education prerequisite on immigration issues |
Proficient in English or French | Yes | No – may be unable to communicate properly in English or French |
Required to abide by stringent ethical and professional rules that are designed to protect consumers | Yes | No – not subject to any ethical requirements |
Possess valid Errors and Omissions Insurance for enhanced consumer protection | Yes | No – may not have any Errors and Omissions Insurance |
Work with agents known to ICCRC | Yes | No – no information on their associates |
Required to provide evidence of good character prior to becoming Regulated | Yes | No – may have committed fraudulent or illegal activities in the past |