Masoud Manzouri (he/him)
RCIC-IRB, GDipICL, MScEE, BScIE
Founder & CEO, Manzouri Immigration Inc.
Masoud Manzouri is a trusted expert in Canadian immigration and citizenship law. As a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC-IRB) and licensed counsel for the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, he has dedicated his career to helping individuals and organizations worldwide navigate the complexities of Canadian immigration.
With over five years of experience handling diverse immigration and refugee cases, Masoud provides creative and strategic solutions tailored to his clients’ unique challenges. Committed to professionalism and personalized service, he ensures his clients achieve their immigration goals lawfully, safely, and efficiently. His dedication to high standards and client-focused solutions has made him a trusted partner for those seeking to overcome immigration and citizenship challenges in Canada.
Masoud’s multidisciplinary background spans public services, political organizations, higher education, social services, and NGOs. This experience has equipped him with a broad perspective on immigration policy and enables him to offer tailored guidance on various immigration matters. His past roles include:
- Immigration Case Manager at the Office of the Hon. Patty Hajdu, Member of Parliament – advocating for newcomers and handling immigration and refugee cases.
- President & CEO of Lakehead University Student Union (LUSU) – leading policy advocacy and student support programs, particularly for international students.
- Multicultural Centre Coordinator at LUSU – managing the Student Refugee Program in partnership with the World University Service of Canada (WUSC).
Beyond his professional work, Masoud is deeply committed to giving back to the community. He volunteers his time and expertise by providing pro bono immigration consultations to newcomers and refugees through the Victoria Immigrant and Refugee Centre Society (VIRCS) and the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA).
Masoud is also passionate about public speaking. He delivers in-person and online workshops and seminars on various immigration topics across British Columbia and Ontario, empowering individuals and organizations with up-to-date information and practical strategies for navigating Canada’s immigration system.
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Awards & Recognition:
Masoud’s dedication to leadership, advocacy, and community engagement has earned him several prestigious awards, including:
- Northwestern Ontario Visionary Award (2020) – Recognized for captivating brilliance in leadership as a young professional.
- Lakehead Leader Award (2019) – Honored for promoting diversity and inclusion in the community.
- World University Service of Canada Campus Award (2019) – Nationally recognized for outstanding leadership and programming.

Accreditations and Memberships

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC-IRB)

Foreign Worker Recruiter licensed by the Government of British Columbia

Member in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

Member in good standing of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants

Immigration and Citizenship Law graduate from Queen’s Law

Commissioner for Taking Affidavits for British Columbia appointed by the Ministry of Attorney General