INITIAL CONSULTATION AGREEMENT

This Initial Consultation Agreement explains the terms and conditions of an Initial Consultation meeting between Catharina Tuit, of New Ground Immigration Services Ltd., (“we” or “us”) and the undersigned Client (“you”):

Purpose of Consultation
The purpose of the Consultation is for us (a) to learn about you and your particular immigration situation based on the information you provide, which may include one or more aspects of the Canadian immigration process and related procedures; (b) to answer your questions to the best of our ability; (c) to identify your options and, to the extent possible, analyze the costs and benefits of those alternatives; (d) to help you determine your course of action if any; (e) to identify the next steps in the process, as appropriate. All information and documents that you provide to us shall remain strictly confidential.

No Legal Authority Granted
You agree and understand that this agreement does not mean that your engagement of Catharina Tuit to act as your Authorized Representative in respect of any matters relating to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, Employment Social Development Canada, or the Canada Border Services Agency.

Fee and Cancellation
In exchange for scheduling an Initial Consultation with Catharina Tuit for 45 – 60 minutes in duration, you agree to pay a non-refundable Consultation Fee of CAD 325.00 to New Ground Immigration Services Ltd.  You may re-schedule your Initial Consultation appointment with at least 24 hours’ notice provided to us without penalty.
PLEASE NOTE: If additional time is required, additional fees MAY be applicable.

Acceptance
By paying the fee you indicate you agree to all of the terms and conditions set forth above in this Initial Consultation Agreement and acknowledge that any further engagement of Catharina Tuit will require a further written agreement with different terms.

These terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws in effect in the Province of British Columbia, and the federal laws of Canada applicable therein Canada.

Please be advised that Catharina Tuit, RCIC is a licensee in good standing of The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and as such, is bound by its By-Laws, Code of Professional Ethics, and associated Regulations.