By-Laws, Regulations and Policies

 

The College is the authority mandated by the Government of Canada to license and regulate the practice of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs).

Its role, authority and powers are established in the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act (Canada), also known as the College Act.

The College sets and enforces the licensing, education and ethical standards of the profession, in the public interest through the College Act, Regulation (expected to come into force August 2026), Professional Code of Conduct and By-Laws.

 

 

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Academic Integrity Policy

Accreditation Policy

Agents Regulation

Annual Fees, Other Fees, Fines and Penalties Regulation

Assessment and Grading Policy

Bankruptcy, Insolvency, Creditor Proposal and Garnishment Regulation

Business and Business Name Registration Regulation

By-laws

On November 17, 2021 the Council Board of Directors approved By-law 2021-2 which remains in effect and applies to all College licensees (RCICs and RISIAs). Any references to the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (Council/ICCRC), and associated terminology, are to be read as references to the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (College) and its associated terminology.

Changes in Information Regulation

Client Account Regulation

Client File Management Regulation

Compliance Audit Regulation

Conflict of Interest Policy for Board Members, Officers and Committees Members

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulation for RCICs

Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Regulation for RISIAs

Eligibility to Obtain Class L3 Licence RCIC-IRB Unrestricted Practice Policy

Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE) Regulation

Good Character and Good Conduct Regulation

Independent Complaints Review Officer Regulation

Licensee Conduct Policy

Licensee Leave of Absence Regulation

Logo Use and Associated Trade-Marks Regulation

New-Licensee Mentoring Program Policy

Planned or Unplanned Absence Regulation

Policy for Publication of Regulatory Information about RCICs and Registrants

Practice Management Education (PME) Regulation

Professional Liability Insurance Regulation

RCIC Resignation Regulation

Reproduced Certificate or ID Regulation

Research Policy

Retainer Agreement Regulation

Licensees are reminded that compliance is required with both the Retainer Agreement Regulation and the Code of Professional Conduct. Where there are inconsistencies, the Code takes precedence over the Regulation.

RISIA Licensing Regulation

Transparency Policy

Use of Designations Regulation

Withdrawal Policy