Azher Saiyed
Chief Executive Officer, RCIC
With over 13 years of extensive experience in the immigration industry, Azher has established himself as a recognized expert in Canadian immigration. He is a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), graduating with honors from the Immigration Practitioner Program, which showcases his dedication to professional excellence.
Azher's career began at the esteemed office of Cecil L. Rotenberg, Q.C., a highly respected figure known as the "Grandfather or Senior Statesman of Canadian immigration and Canadian immigration law." Further expanding his expertise, he worked at renowned boutique firms and corporate law firms specializing in Canadian immigration and cross-border US immigration law. Notably, Azher also held a position at Fragomen, the largest and leading global immigration corporate firm, where he provided assistance to fortune 500 companies with work permits under the International Mobility Class and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program.
Throughout his career, Azher has successfully handled a diverse range of immigration cases, gaining invaluable expertise in various immigration matters. His exceptional skill set encompasses work permits, study permits, visitor records, family sponsorships (including de facto family members), Labor Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), permanent resident card and citizenship matters, complex temporary resident permit (TRP) cases, and applications for permanent residence under Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds.
One significant accomplishment in his career was playing a pivotal role in establishing the Express Entry practice at a renowned boutique firm, overseeing the entire process from initial intake to finalization. This achievement is a testament to his proactive approach, meticulous attention to detail, and dedication to providing exceptional immigration services.
In addition to his expertise in processing immigration applications, Azher has extensive experience in immigration litigation. He has provided support in matters before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), such as refugee claims before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), worked on appeals related to family sponsorships before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), and assisted with residency obligation and inadmissibility appeals before the Immigration Division (ID). Moreover, Azher possesses advanced knowledge and understanding of the judicial review process at the Federal Court of Canada. He has supported counsels at both IRB and Federal Court hearings in person. As such, his experience in litigation has allowed him to effectively advocate for clients, achieving favorable decisions and successful outcomes.
