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In Canada, only a member in good standing of a regulated profession may charge you for immigration advice or act for you. Checking takes minutes and costs nothing, and it is the one step that stops most scams before any money changes hands.
Ask for the person's full name and their licence or membership number before you pay anything. A licensed representative gives both without hesitation.
Search the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants register for immigration consultants. A consultant appears there with an active status; a name that is missing, or a number that belongs to someone else, means you should not use their services.
For a lawyer, check the law society of the province or territory where they practise, and for a Quebec notary, the Chambre des notaires. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) lists every body whose members may represent you, linked below.
Compare the register entry with the person in front of you: the same name, the same firm and an active status. A real number quoted by somebody else is a common trick.
If the person is on no register, do not pay. You may always apply on your own, and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) publishes every form, fee and rule for free.
Every address on this page was last checked on September 14, 2026.
Read our guide to spotting immigration scams
For personalized advice about Canada, consult a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) or a Canadian immigration lawyer.
Before you pay anyone for immigration advice, ask for their licence or registration number and check it with the regulator for the country you are applying to.