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Vancouver · Professional negligence
An immigration consultant's error may be a claim.
Sinclair Centre LawVancouver · British Columbia
We assess negligence, suspected fraud, or other dishonest conduct: what the consultant agreed to do, what happened, the loss it caused, and the applicable deadline. The first consultation is free, and a contingency arrangement may be available for a qualifying claim.
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A practical first step
Language-supported intake
Initial communication support is available in several languages. Lawyer-delivered service language is confirmed before the consultation.
Clarity before you proceed
Your initial consultation about an immigration-consultant negligence claim is free. We first check conflicts, urgency, and the consultation arrangements. Any further work and fees are agreed separately.
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Useful information for the first conversation
- The agreement with the consultant and what you paid
- The application, refusal letter, or notice you received
- Messages, receipts, and the consultant's name and registration number
- Where the consultant was operating — our focus is on consultants in British Columbia
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What the first step is designed to do
Check conflicts and confirm the firm can speak with you
Identify the deadline that applies to your situation
Assess the standard, the error, the loss, and whether recovery is realistic
Explain whether a contingency arrangement may be available before you decide
Vancouver · Professional negligence
A civil claim, not a new immigration application
This service assesses whether a consultant's conduct caused recoverable loss and whether a civil claim may be available. It does not prepare a new immigration application or replace advice about an appeal, judicial review, or restoring status. Those immigration-law needs can be assessed separately.
Situations we assess
- A missed deadline, incorrect filing, or submission made without informed authorization
- Suspected fraud or other dishonest conduct, including material information withheld, documents altered or fabricated, or qualifications misrepresented
- Fees paid for promised work that was not completed, or a file that was abandoned
- A refusal, loss of status, removal consequences, lost opportunity, or financial loss connected to the conduct
- Conduct by a licensed or unlicensed consultant retained or operating in British Columbia
Vancouver · Professional negligence
Questions about a potential claim
Could I have a claim against an immigration consultant?
A claim may be available where the consultant's work fell below the required standard, or potentially involved dishonest conduct, and that conduct caused a measurable loss. The agreement, evidence, causation, limitation period, and realistic recovery all require assessment.
What records should I preserve?
Keep the retainer or agreement, payment records, applications and supporting documents, messages, decision letters, notices, and a dated chronology. Do not alter the originals.
What if the consultant was unlicensed?
Conduct by both licensed and unlicensed consultants can raise legal issues. Identifying the person, business, location, available insurance, and practical source of recovery is part of the initial assessment.
What if I now live outside Canada?
Living elsewhere does not automatically prevent an assessment when the consultant was retained or operated in British Columbia. Jurisdiction, service, evidence, deadlines, and enforcement remain fact-specific.
Is a complaint or the compensation fund the same as suing?
No. A complaint, a possible refund or fund payment, and a civil claim serve different purposes and have different conditions. None should be assumed to protect an immigration deadline or pause the time to sue.
What if I thought the consultant was a lawyer?
Send the name, agreement and any licence details. We check the person’s actual professional status and explain the appropriate route. You do not need to know the legal label before contacting us.
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Start with an initial conversation.
Tell us the general nature of your matter and any immediate deadline. Please do not send confidential documents until the firm confirms it can act.