Find an IRB Representative in Burnaby — 64 RCIC-IRB Licensees
Only RCIC-IRB (Class L3) holders and immigration lawyers can represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board. All 64 listed below are verified against the CICC public register as of 2026-10-30.
Burnaby has 64 RCIC-IRB (Class L3) licensees — immigration consultants with the additional qualification to represent clients before all four divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board (RPD, RAD, ID, and IAD). Only RCIC-IRBs and immigration lawyers may appear at IRB hearings. Verify any representative's status at college-ic.ca before hiring.
The Four IRB Divisions — Which One Do You Need?
Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
Decides refugee and protected person claims made in Canada. First-level refugee hearing. An RCIC-IRB can represent you here.
Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
Reviews RPD decisions on appeal. If your refugee claim was rejected, an RCIC-IRB can appeal on your behalf.
Immigration Division (ID)
Handles admissibility hearings and detention reviews. An RCIC-IRB can represent you at most ID proceedings.
Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)
Hears sponsorship refusal appeals, removal order appeals, and residency obligation appeals. RCIC-IRBs can represent here.
Note: For Federal Court judicial review, you need an immigration lawyer. An RCIC-IRB cannot represent you in Federal Court. RCIC-IRB vs immigration lawyer →
RCIC-IRB Representatives in Burnaby
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Laura Catalina Hurtado Agudelo
GateReady for Canada Immigration Corp
Ebubechi Anyogu
Immivara Immigration Consulting Inc
Christeel Appelt
APICS Appelt Immigration Consulting Services Ltd.
Om Arora
AOA IMMIGRATION & BUSINESS CONSULTANTS INC.
Prerna Bedi
Simon Fraser University
Janine Berge
CanStart Immigration Inc.
Yangyang Cao
Leap International Consulting Inc.
Keran Chang
JCOS Immigration and Education
Yu Hamed Sugimoto Chavoshi
Sugimoto Visa Inc.
Igor Chebunin
Pacific Canada Immigration Inc.
Yan Chen
New Miles Immigration, Recruitment & Consulting Services
Zaibo Chen
V.V.S.S. Consulting Ltd.
Wenjing Cheng
Vancouver Public Education Alliance Corp.
Chan Len Chin
OmniVisa Consultancy Ltd.
Lavita Delia Coelho
LAVITA COELHO IMMIGRATION AND CONSULTANCY SERVICES INC.
Rena Dhir
Radar Immigration Inc.
Jia Du
Jia Du Immigration Consulting
Mohammad Reza Fooladi
WESTSUN IMMIGRATION SERVICES INC.
Pooneh Ghasvareh
Ponderosa Immigration Services Inc.
Jessica Gobor
Arista Networks, ULC
Frequently Asked Questions
How many RCIC-IRB representatives are in Burnaby?
As of 2026-10, there are 64 RCIC-IRB (Class L3) licensees in Burnaby, British Columbia, who can represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board.
What is the difference between an RCIC-IRB and a regular RCIC?
An RCIC-IRB (Class L3) has additional qualifications to represent clients before all four divisions of the IRB — RPD, RAD, ID, and IAD. A standard L2 RCIC can prepare applications but cannot appear at IRB hearings.
Do I need an RCIC-IRB for a refugee claim?
If you need representation at an RPD or RAD hearing, yes — you need either an RCIC-IRB (L3) or an immigration lawyer. For preparing your Basis of Claim form only, an L2 RCIC can help.
How much does IRB representation cost?
RCIC-IRB fees vary by case complexity and division. Typical ranges: RPD/RAD refugee claims CAD $3,000–$10,000; IAD sponsorship appeals CAD $3,000–$8,000; removal order appeals CAD $5,000–$15,000. Always get a written fee estimate before retaining.