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Changes To Academic Requirements To Qualify As a Registered Immigration Consultant

By: Kailash Srinivasan

Published On: May 3, 2019

We want to inform you of upcoming changes that the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) has reported with regard to the academic requirements to qualify as a Registered Immigration Consultant.

On May 1, 2019, the ICCRC announced that effective January 2021, prospective Immigration Consultants would be required to enrol in a new Immigration and Citizenship Graduate Diploma Program (ICGDP) at a University level. The ICGDP would only be offered by Queen’s University (accredited English provider) and the Université de Sherbrooke (approved French provider). The ICGDP will be developed by these two providers and offered online as well as in a blended format (online/onsite) through each provider’s Faculty of Law.

This change is part of the action plan announced by the Canadian government. Under this new plan, the ICGDP will be a 66-week program, and entry to this new program will require an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and a high level of English language proficiency.

The transition to the ICGDP will result in the gradual phasing out of our current IMCD program. Only the two universities mentioned above have been approved as accredited providers and will be permitted to accept new registrants to the ICGDP program. Ashton College will still be able to admit students to the Immigration consultant program until July 31, 2020.

What does it mean for our current and prospective students?

We will continue to offer our IMCD program until December 31, 2022. However, the cut-off date for accepting new students into the IMCD will be July 31, 2020. We have been a leader in the immigration consultant program for over a decade and have maintained the highest standard and quality of delivery. Thousands of our graduates are a testimony to that, many of whom today are running successful practices or working with prominent immigration consulting companies.

We want to assure our current students that none of these changes will affect them. You will still be able to finish your program and pursue your chosen career as an immigration consultant and help prospective immigrants turn their hopes and dreams into reality. You will continue to receive the excellent, practical, up-to-date education you’ve been receiving.

Once you finish your program, you will be allowed to take the RCIC EPE up to three years after graduating from the IMCD. However, when the first cohort of students graduates from the new ICGDP, the RCIC EPE will be updated to reflect the augmented National Education Standards.

For our prospective students: If you’re in the process of enrolling or are thinking of enrolling in our Immigration consultant course, please be assured that the program will continue in its current form till – as stated before – December 31, 2022. However, the final date for admitting new students is July 31, 2020. If you enrol with us before the deadline, you will still follow the existing program guidelines, structure, curriculum, and exam format. If you wish to graduate before the new rules are in place, this is your opportunity to do so.

Thanks again for your trust in us and appreciation for our IMCD program over the years. We wish you all the best.

 

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  1. Harjinder Singh says:
    December 11, 2021 at 7:37 pm

    i want to do immigration consultant course please guide me

    Reply
  2. Sandra Agba says:
    August 1, 2021 at 12:47 am

    Hi I would like to speak to an academic advisor

    Reply
  3. Genene Tessema says:
    July 28, 2021 at 9:06 pm

    I need more explanation about the course and after the completion of the course.

    Reply
  4. Balkar singh says:
    June 26, 2021 at 12:15 pm

    I want to enroll for immigration consultant program. Please guide me how I can proceed with this.

    Reply
  5. Ayesha says:
    June 15, 2021 at 1:12 am

    I would like to pursue immigration consultant program.Could you kindly advise.
    Thank you.

    Reply
  6. Dilfuza says:
    June 10, 2021 at 12:18 am

    Good afternoon.

    I would like to get information if I can study online being in Uzbekistan. If yes, what should I do to be admitted, the cost for education, duration of study?

    Thank you in advance.

    Will be awaiting for your reply.

    Best regards,
    Dilfuza Mamatkulova

    Reply
  7. Tanya Verma says:
    June 9, 2021 at 10:59 pm

    Dear Sir/Mam,
    I do not have an undergraduate degree but I have got an undergraduate diploma. Do I still qualify to study for the Immigration consultant program that you provide.I

    Reply
  8. Asha abibu says:
    May 18, 2021 at 9:16 am

    I want to know more about immigration consultant program

    Reply
  9. Jatinder sandhu says:
    April 24, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    I have 20 years of immigration agent experience with avaocat

    Reply
  10. Surender kaur says:
    February 3, 2021 at 8:03 am

    Hello i want to take an admission in the immigration consultant diploma what is the requirements like education and Language testing as well.
    Looking forward for your response
    Thank you

    Reply
  11. Shernette Smith says:
    April 23, 2020 at 12:47 pm

    Hi, I would like to be a part of the July 11th, 6 month program. Has COVID-19 affected that intake at all?

    Reply
  12. RENU SHARMA says:
    April 6, 2020 at 10:51 am

    HI,
    I AM INTERESTED TO BECOME IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT AS I FIND KEEN INTEREST TO PURSUE THIS CAREER. I HAVE FEW QUESTIONS REGARDING ACADEMICS IELTS. ACCORDING TO MY UNDERSTANDING, THE IELTS REQUIREMENTS TO ENROLL IN THIS COURSE IS DIFFERENT THAN EPE EXAM. FOR EXAMPLE, IF I HAVE ACADEMICS OVERALL IELTS SCORE 6 BUT TO ELIGIBLE TO SIT IN EPE EXAM I HAVE TO GIVE IELTS AGAIN TO GET ABOVE 7 IN EACH MODULES.
    SECOND, DUE TO COVID ALL IELTS CENTRE ARE CLOSED, I AM INTERESTED IN MAY FULL TIME BATCH. CAN I SUBMIT MY IELTS LATER AFTER ENROLLING IN MAY BATCH. JUST WONDERING.
    THANKS
    RENU

    Reply
  13. maggie li says:
    March 28, 2020 at 4:23 pm

    If I learn this programs now and graduate before 2021,Dec31, then can I still get rcic certificate?

    Reply
  14. Faraz Mian says:
    March 17, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    Hi There,

    Hope all is well.

    I’ve inquired about the online immigration program a couple of months back. With the new legislation coming in place next year, I want to ensure that I have an opportunity to enroll in your May or June 2020 intake.

    Can you please confirm the dates for May 2020 and June 2020 intake?

    There is a high possibility that my sister will also pursue this online program with me as she’s currently studying Social Service Worker & Immigration.

    Please confirm.

    I hope the CONVID19 pandemic will NOT halt these online programs

    Regards,
    Faraz Mian

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      March 24, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Faraz,
      The next start dates for online Immigration Consultant Diploma program are the following:
      Full-Time:
      May 11, 2020 – November 19, 2020
      Part-Time:
      June 02, 2020 to May 27, 2021
      We encourage you to proceed with you application as soon as possible to make sure you secure your spot in one of these upcoming intakes. All online programs carry on without any changes and are not affected by the pandemic.
      Please apply through this page: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/programs/immigration-consultant-diploma-imcd/

      Reply
  15. Tetsoma Nikoro says:
    March 11, 2020 at 5:01 pm

    Hello,

    Am interested in registering for your online course for the earliest one. Please which will this be

    Reply
  16. Yangyang Zhu says:
    February 24, 2020 at 3:58 am

    Dear
    I am currently holding a work permit in Canada. I just wanna know whether this IMCD online program is a 100% online program? Because if this is not a 100% online program(e.g., requires quiz and tests on campus) , I have to apply for a study permit according to CIC website). Thank you for responce.

    Reply
  17. amritpal says:
    February 22, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    how many marks do I have to get to pass the program ?

    Reply
  18. Mashud says:
    February 21, 2020 at 5:41 pm

    Hi there,
    Do you have any intake after March 2020? Full-time or part-time?
    If so, when it is? Thank you!

    Reply
  19. Rawan Hamad` says:
    February 7, 2020 at 11:48 am

    I got admitted into the program and I am supposed to start on 16 March 2020. Is there a way for me to defer my admission? If so, when is the next start date for the program online part-time?

    Reply
  20. S.S.Dhindsa says:
    February 6, 2020 at 8:48 pm

    Kindly let me know the process
    Thanks

    Reply
  21. Sarika says:
    February 5, 2020 at 9:59 pm

    What is education requirement for immigration consultants program

    Reply
  22. Anene Ikenna says:
    February 5, 2020 at 4:56 am

    Thanks for the update.

    I currently leave in Nigeria and wish to take the immigration consultant course online back home. But i am not sure if i am going to be accepted for the program since i am not living in Canada at the moment .

    Again the tuition; does it cover the entire programme over the 2 years term for this course or its for one session only.

    I would really need this response very fast to anable me meet the July Last intake deadline under the current substantive programme.

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      February 6, 2020 at 10:05 am

      Hi Anene,
      We accept international students into the Immigration Consultant Diploma program, however, you will need to become a Canadian citizen or permanent resident at the time you will be required to pass the RCIC licensing exam.
      The tuition fee for international students is $9,880 (for the entire program) + $300 application fee. Please note that the tuition fee doesn’t include the costs of the required textbooks.
      If you have any further questions please submit your enquiry here: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/contact/ Our admissions team will be in touch with you shortly.
      Thank you!

      Reply
  23. Roop says:
    January 12, 2020 at 5:58 am

    Hi .. I just want to know how much Ielts score is required individually in all modules to get admission in Immigration course in ashton college??

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      January 13, 2020 at 10:15 am

      Hi Roop,
      The language requirement for admission to Ashton College is the IELTS Academic level with a minimum overall score of 6.0. There is no specific requirement for individual modules.
      Thank you!

      Reply
  24. madhur gupta says:
    January 10, 2020 at 9:02 pm

    Dear Sir,

    I want to ask that if i take admission in July 2020 into IMCD program then what would be the last month and year, i can give exam based on the old format.

    Because my concern is, as new ICGDP program will start From January 2021 and it is 66 week long. It means the new program student would gradute in March-April 2022 and then would be eligible to give ICGDP exams. But if the old exam format is applicable till Dec 2022 then what kind of exam format the new students will appear.

    Please solve my query.
    thanks
    Mike

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      January 13, 2020 at 10:11 am

      Hi Mike,
      If you enrol in the current IMCD program before July 31, 2020, you will be able to complete it and will be eligible to take the RCIC exam in the old format before December 2021. After January 2022 the new exam will be introduced and you will be required to take the new exam, regardless of what program you took, old or new.
      If you have any further questions, please submit an enquiry on our contact page https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/contact/ and our admissions team will be in touch with you shortly.
      Thank you!

      Reply
  25. Erin Rooney says:
    January 3, 2020 at 2:10 pm

    If you register before July 31st 2020, when is the next part time online course starting? (After the Jan 28th 2020 one)
    Thank you,

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      January 7, 2020 at 8:51 am

      Hi Erin,
      The next intake for part-time online Immigration Consultant Diploma Program is March 16, 2020 – March 8, 2021.
      If you’d like to apply or want to learn more, please fill out the “submit inquiry” form on this page https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/contact/ and our admissions team will be in touch with you shortly.
      Thank you!

      Reply
  26. Gloria Braimah says:
    January 2, 2020 at 10:40 pm

    I will like to start an online program on immigration consultant

    Reply
  27. Heena says:
    December 28, 2019 at 12:15 am

    Hello
    I would like to know what are the requirements of education for persuing in this ICCRC course?
    And with this new course ICGDP, would there be any change in syllabus as well.
    Thankyou

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      December 30, 2019 at 10:26 am

      Hi Heena,
      The academic admissions requirements for this program are the following: university or college graduates (graduates of a two-or-three-year program); or individuals with two years of post-secondary education or equivalent.
      For more details regarding the syllabus please contact our admissions team by submitting the enquiry form on this page: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/contact/
      Thank you!

      Reply
  28. Rosa Mirbabaee says:
    December 12, 2019 at 12:03 pm

    Dear sir/madam,

    I desperately want to study in Immigration Consulting course but I don’t have any english test result, but I am working in Immigration Services office and I have more than 2 years work experience in this field.

    As you know this course will be 2 years diploma and I have to start the course as soon as possible.

    I would like to study online part time.

    Please help me and let me know what should I do for the problem.
    Looking forward to hearing from you.

    Best regards,
    Rosa Mirbabaee

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      December 12, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Rosa,

      Thanks for your interest in the Immigration Consultant Diploma program. You need to meet the English proficiency requirements in order to be admitted to the program. In order to do that you either need to take an English test or to prove that you have previously completed at least 3 years of post-secondary education in an English-speaking country.

      Please fill out the “submit inquiry” form on this page https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/contact/ and our admissions team will be in touch with you shortly.

      Thank you!

      Reply
  29. Ahmed says:
    December 4, 2019 at 1:01 am

    Hi
    I am a Canadian national living in Pakistan. want to enroll for Immigration consultant program (ONLINE). i need o know if complete all courses online how much time will i have to appear in the exam after i am done with all courses. I will have to come to Canada to appear in the exam.i also need to know all expenses including books cost, related to this course.

    regards
    Ahmed

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      December 5, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      Hi Ahmed,
      Thanks for your interest in the Immigration Consultant Diploma program.
      If you’re willing to take the program online it will take you about half a year if you study full-time or about a year if you study part-time to complete it. Then you will need to take the Entry-to-Practice exam from the ICCRC as per their schedule. Please find their dates on the website: https://iccrc-crcic.ca/become-a-rcic/
      As for the exact cost of the textbooks and other questions related to this program please contact our admissions team at admissions@ashtoncollege.ca
      Thank you!

      Reply
  30. daniel jeong says:
    November 2, 2019 at 3:34 pm

    Hello.

    I am thinking of enrolling in your IMCD after July 31, 2020. I am noticed that the program will continue in its current form till December 31, 2022 and the final date for admitting new students is July 31, 2020. By the way, If I will enrol before the deadline and would like to register IMCD in Jan 2021, do i need to be the study permit holder at that time?

    I wish to graduate before the new rules are in place, so I am working as a work permit holder and it is not allowed to join any of the educational programs in Canada now.
    Hopefully, I will become a permanent resident in the latter half of 2020.
    So, please let me know how I should do in order to enrol your IMCD while I am a work permit holder.

    Thank you in advance.

    Reply
    • Maria Bychkova says:
      November 4, 2019 at 11:51 am

      Hi Daniel,

      You can take the IMCD program when you have a study permit in Canada. However, in order to qualify for the licensing exam to become a registered immigration consultant, you need to become a Canadian permanent resident or a citizen.

      Please get in touch with our admissions officer for more details: admissions@ashtoncollege.ca

      Thank you!

      Reply
  31. Simon ITAMAN says:
    October 28, 2019 at 1:02 am

    I need admission package

    Reply
  32. Jay patel says:
    October 27, 2019 at 9:16 am

    Hello there
    I am interested in IRCC consultant course online and I came to know about changes coming up for the language requirement and length of course so I want to get enrolled what documents required and how much I need to pay to get registered and I am looking for intake after July 2019
    Thank you

    Reply
  33. Scarlett says:
    October 19, 2019 at 12:07 am

    I wonder if I can register this program. Where can I get my English level test before the registration? Thank you!

    Reply
  34. Maria Bychkova says:
    July 26, 2019 at 12:48 pm

    Hi Jordan,
    As for your question, once you get your licence of a Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant, you won’t have to take the test again.
    Please find more details about the Immigration Consultant Diploma here: https://india.ashtoncollege.ca/programs/immigration-consultant-diploma-imcd/
    If you have any further questions or are ready to apply please contact our admissions officer at admissions@ashtoncollege.ca or by phone (604) 899-0803
    Thank you!

    Reply
  35. Jordan Smith says:
    July 26, 2019 at 8:21 am

    If I take the program and finish it in 2020 and take the RCIC EPE and get my Licence, what happen next? Do I have to take the test again when the new RCIC EPE is lanched?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  36. Yewande Aturamu says:
    May 25, 2019 at 10:55 am

    Hi,

    I will like to enroll in the Immigration Practitioner Program at Ashton College. I need more information about how to enroll, what is the time frame to finish the program, what is the cost? etc

    Reply
  37. Yewande Aturamu says:
    May 25, 2019 at 10:55 am

    Hi,

    I will like to enroll in the Immigration Practitioner Program at Ashton College. I need more information about how to enroll, what is the time frame to finish the program, what is the cost? etc

    Reply

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