Immigration Inspector

Person who, after investigating the admissibility of applicants, makes decisions about their applications for immigration or extended stay in Canada and who deals with certain aspects of the integration of immigrants in the country (reception, information on social services and employment opportunities, etc.). She is also responsible for the investigations, negotiations and formalities surrounding the deportation of illegal immigrants, the deportation of foreign criminals or the repatriation of Canadian citizens on mission abroad. He must impartially assess immigration applications based on established policies, laws and criteria, and he must exercise diplomacy in contentious cases.