We are seeking a Senior Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), in valuable standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), to join our firm on an independent contractor basis. This role focuses exclusively on business immigration, with primary specialisation in the Start-up Visa Program (SUV) and LMIA-based work permits (owner-operator LMIA, high-wage and low-wage streams relevant to business immigration, and dual-intent transitions to permanent residence).

The consultant will manage a senior caseload independently, working directly with entrepreneur and business-owner clients from strategic intake through designated-entity engagement, LMIA submission, and post-decision matters with oversight/collaboration from the firm on complex or overlapping files.

This is a flexible, remote-friendly, contractor-based position ideal for an experienced RCIC who wants to build or expand a senior business immigration practice around start-up and LMIA work without the overhead of running an independent firm.

Key Responsibilities :

Start-up Visa Program (SUV)

- Advise clients on eligibility for the Start-up Visa Program, including qualifying business assessment, essential-skills/ownership requirements, and cap-table structuring across founders
- Prepare and coordinate applications with designated entities (venture capital funds, angel investor groups, and business incubators), including commitment certificates and support letters
- Draft comprehensive business plans, letters of support documentation, ownership and voting-rights structures, and source-of-funds documentation to support SUV applications
- Advise on the work permit bridge (LMIA-exempt work permit under the SUV program) while the permanent residence application is in process
- Manage timelines across the SUV pipeline: designated-entity commitment, IRCC PR application, and any parallel temporary work permit filings

LMIA & Business Work Permits

- Prepare and file LMIA applications (including owner-operator LMIA, high-wage, and low-wage streams) in support of business-owner and key-employee work permits
- Advise on Labour Market Impact Assessment methodology: advertising requirements,



transition plans, wage assessments, and genuineness-of-job-offer evidence
- Liaise with Service Canada / ESDC on LMIA file status, requests for information, and refusals
- Prepare responses to Procedural Fairness Letters and LMIA refusal reconsideration requests
- Advise on dual intent and post-LMIA pathways to permanent residence (PNP business streams, Express Entry, or other applicable programs)

General

- Conduct client intake, eligibility assessments, and strategic case planning for senior/complex business immigration files
- Draft comprehensive net worth/source-of-funds documentation across all business-immigration file types
- Maintain accurate, organized file records and ensure compliance with the CICC Code of Professional Conduct
- Communicate directly with clients regarding timelines, document requirements, and case updates
- Collaborate with the firm's team on complex or overlapping files (e.g., where SUV or LMIA files intersect with PNP business streams, judicial review, or H&C; applications)
- Mentor or review the work of junior team members handling related business-immigration files, where applicable

Required Qualifications :

- Active RCIC license in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)
- Minimum 5 years of demonstrated experience specifically in business immigration, including a track record across:
- Start-up Visa Program applications (designated-entity coordination, business plans, commitment certificates)
- LMIA applications for business owners and key employees (owner-operator, high-wage, low-wage streams)
- Strong working knowledge of IRCC's Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)/Regulations (IRPR) and ESDC's LMIA framework as they relate to business and economic immigration




- Demonstrated experience preparing business plans, financial documentation, transition plans, and net worth statements for immigration purposes
- Experience responding to Procedural Fairness Letters and LMIA refusals/reconsiderations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, comfortable advising founders and business owners directly
- Ability to work independently, manage a senior caseload, and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
- Own equipment (laptop, secure internet) and ability to work remotely

Preferred Qualifications

- Direct working relationships with one or more designated entities (VC funds, angel groups, incubators) under the Start-up Visa Program
- Experience with PNP entrepreneur/business streams as a complementary or fallback pathway
- Familiarity with corporate/commercial concepts relevant to business immigration (share structures, due diligence, escrow arrangements, cap tables)
- Prior experience working as a contractor/freelancer within a law firm or consultancy environment
- Experience mentoring junior RCICs or reviewing files for quality/compliance
- Bilingual (English/French) an asset

Engagement Terms

- Independent contractor relationship — consultant will invoice the firm and is responsible for their own taxes, CICC fees, and E&O; insurance
- Compensation structure: per-file fee / percentage-split / retainer (to be negotiated based on caseload, complexity, and seniority)
- Consultant retains professional responsibility for their own filings under CICC rules, while coordinating with the firm on file management and client communication protocols
- Flexible hours; caseload volume to be mutually agreed upon
- Confidentiality and non-solicitation terms will apply per contractor agreement

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit

1. Current CICC membership/license number
2. A summary of business immigration files handled in the last 5 years, broken down by Start-up Visa and LMIA file counts, with outcomes
3. Any current designated-entity relationships (if applicable)
4. Resume/CV
5. Availability and preferred engagement structure (per-file, retainer, etc.)

📌 Senior Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) — Start-up Visa & LMIA Business Immigration Specialist (Greater Toronto Area)
🏢 Rathod Law Firm
📍 Greater Toronto Area