Alireza Motahari | علیرضا مطهری

About Alireza Motahari

Alireza Motahari is a hugely experienced RCIC who has been instrumental in helping dozens of hopeful immigrants follow their dreams in Canada. Alireza is a certified professional and highly knowledgeable about the Canadian immigration process, having served as an RCIC and immigrated to Canada himself in 2012. As an RCIC, Alireza is highly experienced and passionate about helping more people live their dreams in Canada. His advice and guidance can ensure you get the start you’re looking for.

Which Province did you decide to settle in, and What About that Province made it work best for you?
I decided to come to BC because my brother-in-law and my wife’s other family live here. The adaptability factor here worked the best for me.

What was the Biggest Challenge the Applicants you’ve worked with Face when trying to Immigrate to Canada, and How Can it be avoided?
The biggest challenge for temporary status applicants is proving their ties to their country of origin and that they are bona fide applicants.

The biggest challenge for permanent resident applicants is finding the best program that matches them. They need a comprehensive strategy, and sometimes they must consider a temporary status before applying for PR.

What was the Most Significant Difference Between Outsiders’ Perception of Life in Canada and What Life is Like There?
If the outsider’s perception is based on their research about life in Canada, it would be close to their expectation. People must be realistic and prepared for harsh situations, especially in the first few years of immigration.

How Does One Become an RCIC? What Qualifications/ Certifications do you need?
To become an RCIC, you need to have the following qualifications:

• Have a post-secondary degree at least equal to a bachelor’s degree.
• Attend an immigration and citizenship course in a designated college/university and acquire a diploma.
• Be a PR or a citizen of Canada.
• Meet the English or French language requirements.
• Be a lawful citizen with no criminal record. You must comply with the code of conduct and professional ethics.
• Pass the College Entry to Practice exam.
• Pay your annual membership fees and follow the college’s other requirements.

How Many People Have you Helped Get Visas/ Permanent Residency/ Citizenship to Canada, and What Have you Learnt from Helping Others with Their Journey to Canada?
About 40 people, including those I helped at the MDC office. My knowledge and experience are increasing continuously. I also learned about the different personalities clients may have and how to deal with each.

As an RCIC, you can liaise with Canadian Immigration Authorities on Behalf of Clients. What does this entail, and how does it benefit your Clients?
The benefit for my clients is that they will know what expectations IRCC has when applying. Even if the application is refused, there will be no red flag in their files or future applications. Because we, as regulated professionals, make our clients aware of the consequences of misrepresentation or mistakes that may result in refusal.

What Advice Would you give to Someone Looking to Immigrate to Canada who has no Idea Where to start?
My advice is that it is worth it if they use the help of an experienced RCIC. The consultant will open their mind about immigration in general and the available programs that fit them.