Find an IRB Representative in Richmond — 50 RCIC-IRB Licensees
Only RCIC-IRB (Class L3) holders and immigration lawyers can represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board. All 50 listed below are verified against the CICC public register as of 2026-10-30.
Richmond has 50 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 Richmond
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Zainab Alkoubaisi
Enrolla Immigration Inc.
Wynn Chan
A4 International Immigration Inc.
Li Qin Chen
FCC Immigration Consulting Services Inc.
Mengjiao Cheng
Remarkable Consulting Inc. (RCI)
Elliott Yee Nok Cheung
Lim & Company Lawyers
Ho Kee Chin
Anpak Immigration Consulting Inc.
Li Juan Dai
Jenson Immigration Consulting Ltd.
Yijun Ding
Heek Immigration Consulting Inc.
Weijing Dong
Wei Jing Immigration Consulting
Chiu Fai Lewis Fung
Lewis Fung Immigration Consulting Inc.
Xin Gao
Wandering Scholar Immigration Consultation Inc
Luz Garrido
Garrido Canadian Immigration Services Inc.
Shelley Guo
Avion Zephyr Immigration Inc.
Ziqi Guo
Trannel Immigration Consulting
Chun Wai William Ho
Prologue Immigration Advisory Inc.
Ying Huang
Pan Pacific Immigration Ltd
Tong Huang
MONBETA IMMIGRATION CONSULTING LTD.
Hong Ki Ip
Morrison Immigration Corporation
Sidi Li
SIMPATH IMMIGRATION CONSULTING INC.
Frederick Li
Canada Shaws Consulting Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many RCIC-IRB representatives are in Richmond?
As of 2026-10, there are 50 RCIC-IRB (Class L3) licensees in Richmond, 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.