A Detailed Look on the Job of an Immigration Consultant

Immigration consultancy is all about helping people in migrating from their homeland to a foreign country. But immigration is a very lengthy process where each and every minute detail counts. In accordance with the immigration laws of the foreign country, an immigration consultant helps in starting the immigration process that involves sending an application form along with other requirements. Here is an up close and personal look on what immigration consultants do and how they do it. 

Duties of Immigration Consultants

Immigration consultants work with foreign clients who want to live and work in the country. Before finding employment, the immigration consultant helps the foreign client in obtaining a work permit, visa and other necessary documents. The legal issues regarding immigration are also solved by them since they are well versed in laws and legalities related to immigration. Another responsibility of the immigration consultant is to translate documents if they are drafted in a foreign language and must explain what it is all about to the clients.

The Difference between Immigration Consultants and Immigration Lawyers

The job description of an immigration consultant and immigration lawyer is pretty much the same. But there is one major difference between the two. Immigration lawyers can represent their clients in court regarding immigration while immigration consultants cannot do the same for their clients. Immigration lawyers also have to offer legal advice related to immigration interviews and benefits of immigration, etc. Immigration consultants can in no way claim to be legal experts on immigration related processes. The fee for consultancy is charged depending on whether the consultant is working in a firm or independently.

Skill Set of an Immigration Consultant

Excellent communication skills are very important for every immigration consultant to possess. They should not only know how to speak in proper English since it is a universal language but they should be able to speak their native language just as fluently. Computer skills are also important along with basic data entry skills. An immigration consultant must also have a confident and impressive personality. A consultant should also be able to explain complex immigration processes in layman terms for better understanding of clients.

Qualifications Required for Becoming an Immigration Consultant

There is no specific degree that an individual must hold to become an immigration consultant. However, degrees in science and medical are obviously not recommended. Those individuals who have studied political science, sociology and other general topics can become immigration consultants. Immigration consultants who have done Masters in Law are always head-hunted by reputed immigration firms.

Pay Scale of Immigration Consultants

Back in 2010, a report was published that highlighted the fact that immigration consultants earned $69,000 yearly. However, if you take into account the rising inflation all around the world, the salaries earned by immigration consultants must be somewhere around $72,000.

Singapore Immigration is a Singaporean immigration consultancy firm where some of the best immigration consultants work. They have expert knowledge about immigration laws and help foreign clients become a part of Singapore.