Find an IRB Representative in Vancouver — 101 RCIC-IRB Licensees
Only RCIC-IRB (Class L3) holders and immigration lawyers can represent clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board. All 101 listed below are verified against the CICC public register as of 2026-06-15.
Vancouver has 101 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 Vancouver
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Heleen Abbas
ONE DREAM IMMIGRATION INC.
Mohammed Aly Abdelhakam Aly Abdou
Hakam Immigration Services
Mahnaz Abolghasemi
Vizard Immigration Services
Zdenka Acin
Immigra International
Marilene Quintana Alves
E-Visa Immigration Services Inc.
Rowena Aloc Andrade
RRJ Global Canada Immigration Inc.
Sahar Anjum
University of British Columbia
Ana Esther Flores Argueta
Flores Argueta Immigration Consultancy
Divya Bakshi Arya
Divya Bakshi Arya
Arash Bahrami
BAHRAMI Immigration Inc,
Premica Kaur Baines
POINTS WEST IMMIGRATION SERVICES INC.
Nitika Bansal
Visoval Immigration Consulting Inc.
Prerna Bedi
SageVista Immigration
Sandrine Bunch
Cerise Immigration Consulting Inc.
Andy Kai Chan
NEW POSSIBILITIES IMMIGRATION
Ghazal Dara
Dara Immigration Services
Shannoya Dawkins
Shinzou Immigration & Consulting Corporation
Marie Deitz
Standard Immigration Services & International Mobility Programs Inc.
Dung Thi Phuong Diep
JDiep Immigration Consulting Services Ltd.
Shuyi Ding
SOWILO IMMIGRATION CONSULTING INC.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many RCIC-IRB representatives are in Vancouver?
As of 2026-06, there are 101 RCIC-IRB (Class L3) licensees in Vancouver, 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.