Find an IRB Representative in Ottawa — 36 RCIC-IRB Licensees
Only RCIC-IRB (Class L3) holders and immigration lawyers can represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board. All 36 listed below are verified against the CICC public register as of 2026-06-15.
Ottawa has 36 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 Ottawa
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Julius Osemudiamen Adoghe
Elyonedu Immigration Services
Rami Alsaqqa
GrandWest Immigration Consultants Ltd.
Nancy Awwad
Awwad & Associates International Immigration Services Inc.
Sana Abu Barhem
Compass Immigration Services Inc.
Kiran Shantilal Bariya
Opulex Immigration services Inc.
Maria Contreras
Maria Contreras Immigration Services
Mirabelle Mbong À Dang
Myral Immigration
Martha Paola Acosta Diaz
Immiland Law Professional Corporation
Karbet Djedouboum
Asra Immigration Consulting
Tarek Khedr Ghar Ghour Farah
Farah Immigration
Fabienne Gay
Trogon Immigration Solutions Corp.
Mario Ghafari
Immigrate to Canada with Mario Inc.
Fatme Ghandour
Marwah-Jad Immigration Law Inc.
Yodit Kiros Girmay
Scala Immigration Consulting Inc.
Seyed Soheil Hosseini
Immigratic Visa Services Corp.
S M Azharul Islam
Khidma Immigration Canada Inc.
Olukayode Victor Jegede
JEGX IMMIGRATION AND CONSULTING SERVICES
Kyle Jorgensen-Lane
Ursa Major Immigration Services
Leopold Leopold Kortekaas
Orvex Global Immigration Inc.
Lola Kushakova
CANADIAN LIFE IMMIGRATION CONSULTING INC.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many RCIC-IRB representatives are in Ottawa?
As of 2026-06, there are 36 RCIC-IRB (Class L3) licensees in Ottawa, 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.