Matrixvisa is an immigration law practice that specializes in economic classes such as the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Provincial Nominee Class, Temporary Foreign Workers, Study Permits, Provincial and Federal Entrepreneurs, etc. The owner/director, Cobus (Jacobus) Kriek, also litigates at the Immigration and Refugee Board, and regularly publishes immigration law articles in Canada's immigration law magazine called, ImmQuest. You can also view these articles at the link called "From the Director's Pen". Cobus was also invited to appear in front of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration in Ottawa on 27 October 2010, to provide comments about changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

The director and owner of Matrixvisa Inc, Cobus (Jacobus) Kriek, is authorized under Canadian law to represent clients in immigration matters. In terms of Section 91 (1) and (7) (a) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of Canada a paid representative must be that is a member in good standing with

• a bar of a province; or
• a public notary in the province of Quebec (Chambre des notaires du Québec); or
• the Immigration Consultant of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) See www.iccrc-crcic.ca

The owner and director of Matrixvisa Inc. became a member of the ICCRC after successful completion of a post graduate course in immigration law in Canada and passing the entry examination in immigration law.

On 27 Oct 2010 Cobus Kriek appeared as a witness before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration in Ottawa about changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. His presentation to the committee can be seen here.

He is also a Commissioner of Oaths in the Province of Quebec in terms of the Courts of Justice Act of Quebec, with a worldwide validity. Certificate Number 174215.

Matrixvisa holds licensure as a Recruiter in the Province of Alberta. It is compulsory in Alberta to have a License in terms of the Alberta Fair Trading Act and the associated Alberta Regulation 189/99: Employment Agency Business Licensing Regulation. License Number 321239.

Matrixvisa holds licensure as a Recruiter in the Province of British Columbia as well. It is compulsory in British Columbia to have a License in terms of the Ministry of Labour in BC Employment Standards Regulation Part 2, 3 and 4: Employment Agencies. License Number 162-868.

In-house Legal Services:

• Federal Skilled Worker Class (independent immigrants)
• Family Class (Sponsorships)
• Investors
• Self-Employed Class
• Entrepreneur Class
• Work Permits
• Study Permits
• Humanitarian and Compassionate Cases
• Visitors

Cobus (Jacobus) Kriek, Owner/Director