We are seeking a Senior Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) , in good 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 adaptable, 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

Current CICC membership/license number A summary of business immigration files handled in the last 5 years, broken down by Start-up Visa and LMIA file counts, with outcomes

Any current designated-entity relationships (if applicable)

Resume/CV

Availability and preferred engagement structure (per-file, retainer, etc.)

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