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The immigration process is very involved and detailed. Getting legal assistance is highly recommended. Many British Columbia lawyers participate in the '''Lawyer Referral Service''', which can connect you with a lawyer for a free | The immigration process is very involved and detailed. Getting legal assistance is highly recommended. Many British Columbia lawyers participate in the '''Lawyer Referral Service''', which can connect you with a lawyer for a free 15-minute consultation. The lawyer can provide some initial advice on your options. Then, if you and the lawyer agree, you can hire that lawyer at their normal rate. | ||
* Call 604-687-3221 in Greater Vancouver | * Call 604-687-3221 in Greater Vancouver | ||
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* [http://www.accessprobono.ca/lawyer-referral-service Visit website] | * [http://www.accessprobono.ca/lawyer-referral-service Visit website] | ||
'''Legal Aid BC''' may provide a lawyer for free if you meet the financial guidelines and are facing an immigration proceeding that may remove you from Canada, or you want to claim refugee status. Their website also has [https://legalaid.bc.ca/publications/subject.php?sub=10 free publications for immigrants and refugees]. | |||
* Call 604-408-2172 in Greater Vancouver | * Call 604-408-2172 in Greater Vancouver | ||
