Comparison
Lexova vs IMMeFile
IMMeFile is a lightweight, association-bundled option for CAPIC members. Lexova is a more complete platform. Here's how they compare.
What IMMeFile is known for
CAPIC's member-included case-management tool (in service since 2019): centralized client files, two-way document uploads, shared notes, automated payments and deadline tracking, AI-assisted document naming and an audit-ready communication log, hosted on Microsoft Azure Canada. Available to CAPIC members — RCICs as Registered members, lawyers and RISIAs as Associate members.
Where Lexova stands out
- One click fills the IRCC portals from the case — the Express Entry application and the PR portal for representatives, every form of every family member, each replaced answer with an Undo — and one click captures the whole application into a review PDF for your client (Premium plan). It never presses Submit, Sign or Pay.
- Switching is not a restart: drop a folder of past client files and Lexova creates the cases with their IRCC forms pre-filled, for you to review (Premium plan) — and every case can be exported again in one click, on every plan.
- A fuller platform: 19 IRCC forms filled in English or French, Québec/MIFI forms, a guided LMIA application and built-in AI — beyond document sharing and file management.
- Natively bilingual EN/FR for francophone and Québec-serving firms — interface, forms and client e-mails.
- Multi-stakeholder portals — client, agent, employer and agency — with a guided per-applicant workflow and live ball-in-court tracking.
- Open to any firm — RCICs and immigration lawyers alike — with a 15-day free trial on every plan.
At a glance
| Dimension | Lexova | IMMeFile |
|---|---|---|
| Fill the IRCC online portals | A browser extension fills the Express Entry application (eAPR) and the PR portal for representatives from the case, in your own session — every form of every family member, each replaced answer listed with an Undo (Premium) | — |
| Capture the application for client review | One click captures every page of an application in the IRCC portal into one review PDF, sent to the client for approval (Premium) | — |
| Coherence check across every document | Every filed document read once; each finding cites its form or file; bilingual-aware | — |
| Gap and integrity checks before submission | Missing months must be filled; overlaps and address-vs-activity conflicts fixed or explained — before a form can be submitted | — |
| AI sorting into one exhibit PDF | One click files the client's scans and builds one exhibit PDF: statements per account and pay stubs newest first, work experience per job, behind dividers | — |
| Information read from documents | Language-test results, ECA, Express Entry profile number and identity details read from the client's documents, for your confirmation (Premium) | — |
| Bring your existing practice (migration) | Drop a folder of past client files: cases are created with their IRCC forms pre-filled, after your review (Premium) | — |
| Import a filled IRCC PDF | A filled IRCC form — PDF, scan or photo — fills the open form, answers matched by meaning, for you to review (Premium) | — |
| IRCC form autofill | 19 IRCC forms filled in English or French (PDF + XFDF) from one client profile | — |
| Express Entry application intake | A dedicated Express Entry intake in the eAPR's order and wording, per family member: IRCC's lists, 10-year gap checks, the exact missing items before submit | — |
| Built-in AI | Cover letters, document sorting, coherence check, client & employer assistants | AI-assisted document tracking and naming; suite-level AI Annie |
| AI assistant for clients | Knows the client's file and declines legal advice; a separate assistant for employers | — |
| Export all your cases | Every case in one click — filled IRCC forms, documents and cover letter as ZIP files, plus a full data workbook; on every plan, even if the subscription lapses | Audit-ready export function |
| Bilingual EN/FR | Native EN/FR — interface, IRCC forms, client e-mails and portals | French marketing page; interface language not stated |
| LMIA application | Guided application — all 5 Service Canada streams, transition-plan rules, printable summary | — |
| Stakeholder portals | Client, agent, employer & agency — with live ball-in-court | Two-way document uploads |
| Guided per-applicant workflow | 3-step path per applicant; per-form submit & lock; the case locks on submission | — |
| Built-in PDF tools | PDF Studio — merge, compress under IRCC's 4 MB, split, redact, sign — on your device | — |
| Québec / MIFI forms | MIFI forms filled; CAQ and Arrima (EOI) intakes | — |
| Canadian address lookup in forms | Canada Post lookup in IRCC forms, address histories and the intake | — |
| Questions with document answers | Staff ask; the client answers in writing and/or attaches a document | — |
| Express Entry details | Express Entry details captured on each history entry (education, work, activities) | — |
| E-mail delivery tracking | Delivered / opened / bounced shown on every notification e-mail | — |
| Per-case activity log | Per-case activity log incl. e-mails, AI runs and client actions | Communication log with audit trail; audit-ready export |
| Where data is stored | Database and files stored in Canada (Montréal) | Microsoft Azure Canada |
| Pricing & trial | $99 / $199 / $299 per month · 15-day free trial on every plan | Included in CAPIC membership ($240–$670/yr) |
Based on each vendor's own public pages, re-verified October 2026; features may change — confirm current details on each vendor's website. “—” means a feature isn't publicly highlighted — not necessarily its absence.