Black Africanness RCIC (BA-RCIC) connects Black RCICs, RISIAs and Canadian immigration lawyers through professional education, collaboration, advocacy and community-building.
Our founders began bringing professionals together through WhatsApp and Facebook groups in June 2022. Referrals and shared experience helped that community grow. BA-RCIC was registered as a non-profit organization on August 8, 2023.
Some CPD activities may also count toward lawyers’ requirements in selected provinces, subject to the applicable law society’s rules and the specific activity.
Our governance documents set out BA-RCIC’s purpose, Associateship requirements and organizational rules. Prospective Associates can review them before applying.
Read our Governance Document (PDF)
Read the Additional Governance Items (PDF)
Yerusalem Berhane stands out as a seasoned expert and reliable advisor with over two decades of experience in delivering immigration services globally. She is a licensed professional accredited by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and owns Berhan Immigration and Settlement Services. Originally hailing from Eritrea, Yerusalem’s exceptional skills and academic achievements led her to Canada, where she served as a certified interpreter for Amharic.
Taihisa is a versatile professional with a diverse academic background, holding a Bachelor’s degree in Geology, a Master’s in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and a PhD candidate in Geography. Driven by her experience as an immigrant and its challenges, Taihisa pursued an immigration consultant diploma, leading to her licensure in 2021. She founded Tabula Rasa Immigration Services.
Our mission is to strengthen Black immigration professionals through education, collaboration, co-counselling and access to practical resources.
We connect professionals through workshops, CPD activities and shared learning, while building partnerships that help communities access immigration information and advice from licensed professionals.
Through advocacy and community education, we support fair immigration processes and informed decisions, and help raise awareness of immigration fraud and the importance of authorized representation.
Support our work by e-transfer to info@ba-rcic.com or donate online.
At Black Africanness RCIC, our vision is equitable immigration processes for the Black community.
We are committed to empowering Black immigration professionals through training and collaboration, helping them strengthen their practice and support their clients. We aim to shape a future where immigration creates opportunities, dismantles barriers and fosters cross-cultural understanding.
We envision a Canada where every newcomer, regardless of background, can make meaningful contributions to society. Through diverse talents, perspectives and experiences, we work towards an inclusive society grounded in equality, compassion and unity.
Support our work by e-transfer to info@ba-rcic.com or donate online.
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