Short answer: "immigration agency" (이주공사) is a Korean business label, not a Canadian licence. Only CICC licensees (RCICs), Canadian provincial lawyers and Quebec notaries can charge for Canadian immigration advice or representation. When you hire an agency, find out which RCIC actually handles your file.
Red flags
- The agency won't name its RCIC or give a licence number
- Nobody is listed on IMM 5476, or the application goes in under someone else's name
- Promises of guaranteed PR, or job offers / LMIAs for sale — buying a job offer is illegal, and the applicant can face a five-year ban for misrepresentation
At a glance
| Immigration agency (이주공사) | RCIC | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | A business name used in Korea | A licence issued by CICC |
| Can represent you to IRCC | Only through an RCIC or lawyer | Yes, within licence class |
| How to verify | Business details plus the RCIC it works with | CICC Public Register by name or number |
| Regulation | No direct Canadian regulation | CICC code of conduct and discipline |
Common setups
- A firm run by a Canada-based RCIC — whatever it calls itself, a licensed consultant handles the file.
- A Korean head office working with a Canadian RCIC — confirm who that RCIC is.
- No licensed person involved — charging to "help fill in forms" can amount to unauthorized representation.
About Nohproblem Consulting
Nohproblem Consulting is a Vancouver immigration consultancy led by Jungmin (Lisa) Noh, RCIC R706158, who reviews every file and is named as representative. Check us the same way.
