Retainer Agreement

(Express Entry Program)

Full Name of Client: ____________________________________________________

Home Address: ________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
Date of Birth _________________________________________________________
Email Address:

_____________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________________________________________

Hereinafter referred the Client,
AND
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) - Jagdev Farmaha
Membership Number
R 410599
Located at 7895 Tranmere Drive, Suite # 205, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5S 1V9, phone 905-696-7434
Fax Number 905-696-7436 Email jfarmaha@canreach.com
Hereinafter referred to the RCIC".
WHEREAS, RCIC is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant providing quality immigration solutions to
individuals and families who wish to immigrate to Canada or visit Canada for a short period;
AND WHEREAS, Client is in need of assistance applying under the Express Entry Visa Program.
NOW THEREFORE, in mutual consideration of the premises above and covenants herein contained, the parties
agree as follows:
DUTIES OF THE RCIC
The RCIC undertakes to:
a)

Assess the Clients personal details and eligibility information, as provided in the assessment form;

b)

Assist the Client in the preparation of the case, including review of all documents and supporting
evidence and submission of the case to the Express Entry Visa Program;

c)

Counsel the Client at various stages of the processing when required.

CLIENTS UNDERTAKINGS:
The Client undertakes to:
a)

Extend authority, by signing this agreement to act on the Clients behalf with regards to all matters
relating to the application for permanent residence, and this authority shall extend to all dependants
listed in the application;

b)

Provide truthful, accurate, and complete information to the RCIC, with the understanding that any

c)

Acknowledge that the RCIC has not undertaken to provide any legal advice on any topic other than

inaccuracies may seriously affect the outcome of the application;

immigration.
d)

I acknowledge & understand that it is my responsibility to provide to RCIC satisfactory minimum

(CLB 7) English proficiency language test result for myself and the spouse (if applicable) from an
approved body appointed by CIC prior to submission my application.

e) I understand that it is my responsibility to provide to RCIC education credential evaluation report

for myself and for the spouse (if applicable) performed by an institute in Canada appointed by
Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC).
Client Signatures_______________________

FEES PAYABLE TO THE RCIC AND TO IMMIGRATION AUTHORITIES:

That the Client undertakes and agrees to the followings:
a)

It is the responsibility of the Client to make sure the fees reaches RCIC' s bank account by way of
bank draft, credit cards or through a wire transfer; the RCIC is only responsible for the fee that has
been successfully deposited in their bank account.

b) I understand that in addition to the professional fees of RCIC, the Client has to pay the applicable
Canadian immigration government fees such as application processing and right of permanent
residency fee.
DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
Please be advised that Jagdev Farmaha is a member in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada
Regulatory Council (ICCRC), and as, bound by the By-Laws, Code of Professional Ethics and associated
Regulations. In the event of a dispute, the Client and the RCIC to make every efforts to resolve the matter
between the two parties. In the event a resolution cannot be reached, the Client is to present the complaint in
writing to RCIC and allow RCIC (45) days to respond to Client. In the event the dispute is still unresolved, the
Client may follow the complaint and discipline procedures outlined by ICCRC on their website www.iccrccrcic.ca/public/compliantDiscipiline.cfm or write to Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC),
5500 North Service Road, Suite 1002, Burlington, Ontario, L7L 6W6, toll free phone 1-877-836-7543
AGREEMENT DETAILS:
The parties agree and undertake that this agreement represents the entire and complete intention of the parties,
that it is the intention of the parties that this contract be drafted in the English language;
PROFESSIONAL FEES
Our total consulting fee till the invitation to apply for the Express Entry Program is US $ 2,500 (Two
Thousand Five Hundred United States Dollars). There is no tax to be paid by the overseas applicant,
clients within Canada, must pay all applicable taxes over and above the consulting fee. All disbursements
for the overseas and within Canada clients are included in the total consulting fee. This fee is for the
principal applicant, spouse and all dependent children. The fee is paid as follows,

Retainer
&
Professional Fee

US $ 2,500

US $ 2,500

Upon signing the contract of engagement

Total consultancy fee up to the point of receiving

invitation to apply for Permanent Residency Visa.

REFUND
a)

I understand and acknowledge that the approving my application and the time required for the processing the
application is at the sole discretion of the government and not the RCIC.

b)

I understand once my file is created and User ID and password is assigned if I wish to withdraw at any stage
for whatever reason, I shall be not entitled to any refund of the fee paid to RCIC.

c)

I understand that fee paid by me to RCIC is for preparing my application for submission into the Express
Entry pool program. RCIC has not given any guarantee of the acceptance under the Express Entry Program. I
further understand that if I am not invited to file for a Permanent residency, there will not be any refund given
to me.

d) I understand and acknowledge that in the event the Canadian Immigration introduces any new changes which
may have a negative effect on my application. RCIC shall not be held liable and there will not be any refund
given to the client.
Client Signatures_______________________

JURISDICTION:
This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Canada, and shall be
binding upon the parties hereto, and upon their respective representatives, successors and assigns and the heirs
of any individual that is a party hereto. For the purpose of all legal proceedings, this Agreement shall be deemed
to have been performed in Canada shall have jurisdiction to entertain any action arising under this Agreement.
Each party hereto attorns to the jurisdiction of the courts of Canada.
VALIDITY:
This Agreement shall be valid for a period of two (2) year from the date of signing.
CONFIDENTIALITY:
All in formation and documentation reviewed by the RCIC, required by CIC and other governing bodies , and used
for the preparation of the application will not be divulged to any third party, other than agents and employees
without prior consent, except as demanded by the law.
FORCE MAJEURE:
The RCIC's failure to perform any terms of the Retainer Fee Agreement, as result of conditions beyond his/her
control such as but not limited to governmental restrictions or subsequent legislation, war, strikes or act of God
shall not be deemed a breach of this Agreement
CONSENT AND SIGNATURE:
The Client undertakes and agrees:
a) That I have fully read and understood the contents of this agreement including RCICs refund policy. I have
also sought clarification for all the points that were unclear to me prior to signatures.
b) I understand the Express Entry Visa application submitted by me is not an application for permanent residency
but only a first stage in the assessment of a potential candidate for permanent residency. Not all the candidates
who files for an Express Entry are invited to apply for a Permanent Resident Visa.
c) I further confirm that RCIC has not provided me any guarantees of the acceptance of my application to the
Express Entry Visa program or its outcome.
d) That I have fully read and understood the contents of this agreement including Express Entry including the
language proficiency test and education credential evaluation requirement.
e) I further understand that my file is being prepared by the RCIC based upon the information provided by me
either through online assessment or through my current resume (Bio-data), I further warrant that the
information provided to RCIC or to the Immigration department is Honest and Truthful and I would provide
supporting document to support my application for Canadian Permanent immigration.
f) I understand that it is my sole responsibility to advise the RCIC, in case I change my contact information
including home address, phone number or email address etc. I further understand that I must notify RCIC
if there is any change to in the marital status or any other change which may have effect on my application.

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Client Signatures

Signed at ____________________________ on the __________ day of ____________________________2016

Signed in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada _________________________________________________

Jagdev Farmaha ICCRC Membership # R 410599