IRCC-Licensed Canadian Immigration Lawyer or RCIC Needed to Provide Attestation Letter - Contract to Hire
JOB DESCRIPTION We are seeking a licensed Canadian immigration professional—either: a Canadian Lawyer in good standing with a provincial Law Society, OR an RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)— to review our company documents and issue a formal attestation letter on professional letterhead. This attestation will be used for legal and administrative purposes in Nigeria to clarify the legitimacy of a Canadian corporation and the immigration pathways available to its shareholders. SCOPE OF WORK The selected professional will: 1. Review the following documents: Certificate of Incorporation (British Columbia) Notice of Articles Share Certificates issued to shareholders Corporate records confirming directorship & officer roles BCeID confirmation (if needed) Invitation letter and business description of the Canadian entity 2. Verify the Following Statements: You will confirm—based on your professional assessment—that: ✔ The Canadian company is duly registered and active (create a statement referencing the BC Corporate Registry) ✔ The share certificates are authentic, compliant, and valid under Canadian corporate law (BC Business Corporations Act) ✔ The shareholders listed have legitimate ownership standing in the company ✔ With these documents, the individuals possess sufficient corporate ties to support an application for: Business Visitor Visa (Business Travel under IRPR) Potential future LMIA-based pathways (if applicable) ✔ The structure of establishing a Canadian company and assigning shares is a legitimate approach for business expansion, exploration, or future immigration planning—NOT fraudulent or prohibited under IRCC policy. 3. Issue a Professional Attestation Letter On your official law firm or consultancy letterhead, you will provide: A legal opinion/attestation Confirmation of document validity Confirmation of the corporation’s legitimacy Confirmation that the business ties can support a Business Visitor Visa A statement that nothing in the reviewed structure violates IRCC or Canadian immigration law The attestation must include: Your full name Professional license number (Law Society ID or RCIC number) Contact information REQUIREMENTS Only apply if you meet ALL the following: ✔ You are a licensed Canadian immigration lawyer, or ✔ You are an RCIC certified under CICC (formerly ICCRC) Additional requirements: Experience reviewing Canadian corporate documents Familiarity with business immigration (SUV, LMIA Owner/Operator, C11, Business Visitor Visa) Ability to issue official letters on professional letterhead Excellent clarity in explaining IRCC eligibility criteria WHAT WE ARE NOT ASKING FOR We do not need you to file a visa application We do not need long-term representation We do not need litigation support We do not require you to act as company counsel This is strictly a document verification and attestation assignment. DELIVERABLE One formal Attestation Letter (PDF on letterhead) Confirmation of licensing credentials Optional: Short summary of your findings BUDGET Open to market rates. Please quote your fee for: Document review + attestation letter + professional licensing disclosure. HOW TO APPLY When submitting your proposal, include: Your professional license number (Law Society ID or RCIC number) Confirmation that you can issue attestation letters Your experience with business immigration cases Expected delivery timeline Sample (redacted) of past immigration/legal attestations (preferred) WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS We require a credible, licensed Canadian immigration professional to confirm the legitimacy of: Our corporate processes Our share structure Our program alignment with Canadian business-immigration norms This attestation will be used to correct misinformation and ensure clarity for foreign authorities. Apply tot his job