Short answer: before comparing brands, find out which licensed RCIC will actually handle your file and be named as your representative with IRCC. Vancouver, Burnaby and Coquitlam have a number of Korean-speaking RCICs, and many Korean agencies run a head office in Korea with a Vancouver branch. Whatever the structure, paid Canadian immigration advice is legal only from CICC licensees, Canadian lawyers, or Quebec notaries.
Walk away if
- They won't give you the RCIC's name and licence number (R######)
- They promise PR or a "100% approval"
- They offer to "get" you a job offer or LMIA for a fee — this is illegal, and the applicant can face a five-year ban for misrepresentation
- They ask for payment up front without a written contract, or into a personal account
Six checks
| Check | How to verify |
|---|---|
| 1. The RCIC's licence | Search the CICC Public Register: Status = Active, Entitled to Practise = Yes |
| 2. Named representative | The same RCIC appears by name on IMM 5476 (Use of a Representative) |
| 3. Written contract | Scope of services, fees, and refund terms by stage |
| 4. Experience with your route | Recent files in BC PNP, LMIA, Express Entry, study-to-PR, etc. |
| 5. Korean-language scope | Whether only the consultation is in Korean, or document review and updates too |
| 6. Communication | Direct access to the consultant, response times, and how you get status updates |
Questions to ask
- Which RCIC will handle my file, and what is their licence number?
- Which routes fit my age, education, work history and test scores — and which don't?
- What is the total cost, split into government fees and professional fees?
- What happens to fees if the application is refused or I stop midway?
- How and how often will you update me?
About Nohproblem Consulting
Apply the same checks to us. Nohproblem Consulting (노프라블럼 컨설팅) is at 145 Keefer St, Vancouver, and every file is reviewed by Jungmin (Lisa) Noh, RCIC R706158. We consult in Korean and English, and you can look up the licence on the CICC register right now.
