The CICC has replaced ICCRC as the official regulator for Immigration Consultants in Canada

The CICC (College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants) has replaced the ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) as the official regulator for immigration and citizenship consultants across Canada with effect from November 23, 2021. Hence, it is the key update not only for the Canadian visa applicants, but also for the Immigration Advisors and Consultants assisting for immigration to Canada.  

What is CICC?

The CICC licenses and regulates the practice of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in the public interest. There are two types of immigration and citizenship consultants it regulate, i.e.

• Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs), and
• Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs).

The role and significance of CICC, its statutory authority, and its powers are set out in:

• The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act,
• The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and
• The Citizenship Act.

What it does?

As already mentioned CICC (the College) regulates immigration and citizenship consultants in the public interest, and protects the public by,

• Establishing and administering qualification standards, standards of practice, and continuing education requirements for licensees;
• Ensuring compliance with the Code of Professional Conduct; and
• Undertaking public awareness activities.

For further clarification about CICC, latest Canadian immigration update, or to apply for visa in Canada, you may get in touch with Visas Avenue Canada immigration expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar