Cobus Kriek has been working as an regulated immigration consultant  for 15 years. During this period he became known as an immigration policy analyst with specific reference to LMIA and skilled immigration. After obtaining a bachelor and an honours degree in economics he completed a post graduate diploma in International Trade /Export Management majoring in International Trade Law as well as a diploma in immigration law from Seneca College. He also worked as a military officer for 15 years where he worked as an analyst.  He has published several articles on LMIAs and skilled immigration over the past decade. Cobus has also appeared before the parliamentary standing committee twice about ICCRC and has been quoted in national media on policy matters.