Affordable practice software for RCICs: what you actually need
Solo RCICs and small firms don't need enterprise software, they need the few automations that give back hours every week at a predictable per-seat price. My Briefcase starts at CA$99 per month for a solo practitioner, with lower per-seat prices for teams.
Simple per-seat pricing
Solo CA$99 per month, Small Firm (2-5 seats) CA$89 per user per month, Large Firm (6+ seats) CA$79 per user per month. Annual billing saves 10%. Prices are also available in USD, AUD, NZD and GBP.
No extra e-sign subscription
Retainers and consent forms are signed in the client portal with a timestamped certificate.
Payments included
Clients pay invoices by card or PayPal; receipts and reminders go out automatically.
Where small practices save the most time
Document chasing, re-typing IRCC form data and following up unpaid invoices are the biggest time sinks. Those are the three areas My Briefcase automates first.
Document chasing
Automatic checklist reminders until the client uploads.
Form data
IRCC form preparation & pre-fill from the client's answers.
Billing
Overdue invoices flagged and nudged automatically.
Manual practice vs My Briefcase
| Need | Manual / generic tools | My Briefcase |
|---|---|---|
| Next task after each case stage | Remembered by staff, sticky notes | Created automatically when the file moves |
| Document collection | Email chains and shared drives | Client portal checklist with reminders and review states |
| IRCC forms | Re-typing client answers | Form preparation & pre-fill from client answers; you review and submit |
| Express Entry CRS | Spreadsheets | Calculators with the Nov 3, 2026 labour market integration rules |
| Retainers & invoices | Word templates, manual follow-up | Prefilled retainers, e-sign, card/PayPal payment and automatic reminders |
| Compliance | Ad-hoc records | Audit log of every action, licence verification and privacy controls |
Frequently asked questions
How much does immigration case management software cost for an RCIC?
My Briefcase costs CA$99 per month for a solo RCIC, CA$89 per user per month for 2-5 users and CA$79 per user per month for 6 or more, with 10% off annual billing and a free trial.
Is there a free trial?
Yes, every plan starts with a free trial so you can set up your firm and test the automations with real files before paying.