Find an IRB Representative in North York — 48 RCIC-IRB Licensees
Only RCIC-IRB (Class L3) holders and immigration lawyers can represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board. All 48 listed below are verified against the CICC public register as of 2026-06-15.
North York has 48 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 North York
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Melaku Tamrat Abebe
MTA Immigration Services
Mahmood Ahmadi-Afzadi
MAHMOOD AHMADI IMMIGRATION AND VISA SERVICES CORP.
Burcu Akyol
Northern Pathways Immigration Consulting Inc.
Sanaz Besharat
Sanaz Besharat Investment & Immigration Services Inc.
Sepideh Poorabedi Bodagh
Roshana Immigration Consulting Inc.
Linlin Cao
HYNY.inc
Jullane Ebanks
Peace of Mind Immigration and Administrative Services
Jennifer-Leanne Green Frank
Keith C.A. Frank & Associates
Mohammad Heydari
Helika Visa Immigration and Citizenship Services Inc.
Hyunjin Im
Ohtaihoon Immigration Agency
Aarthi Andrea Jambhulkar
Eliana Immigration Inc.
Shuqin Jin
MUT-Atlantic International Consulting Inc
Shafoli Kapur
Tdot Immigration Services Inc.
Pardeep Kaur
IYS Immigration
Mohsen Khorvash
Mehr Immigration Services Corporation
Sina Kiamehr
ZBS Immigration Services Inc.
Mehmet Alper Kirtil
BeInCanada Immigration Services Inc.
Pritha Kusumatriani
Kusuma Immigration Services and Solutions Inc.
Sonica Lal
CSPS IMMIGRATION INC.
Kamal Lalwani
Ask Kubeir Immigration Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many RCIC-IRB representatives are in North York?
As of 2026-06, there are 48 RCIC-IRB (Class L3) licensees in North York, Ontario, 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.