CICC (College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants)
The CICC, the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants, is the official regulator of immigration and citizenship consultants in Canada. It licenses Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs), sets their rules of conduct, and handles complaints.
What it does
The CICC was created under federal law and began operating in November 2021, replacing the former regulator, ICCRC. It:
- Keeps a public register of licensed consultants and their license status.
- Sets education, licensing, and conduct standards.
- Investigates complaints and can suspend or revoke licenses.
If a consultant is not on the CICC register (and is not a licensed lawyer, paralegal, or Quebec notary), they cannot legally charge you for immigration advice. You can file a complaint with the CICC about a licensed consultant. See RCIC, how to verify a lawyer or consultant, and scam protection.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CICC a government agency?
It is an independent regulator created by federal law, not part of IRCC.
Does the CICC regulate lawyers?
No. Lawyers are regulated by provincial and territorial law societies.
What was the ICCRC?
The previous consultant regulator, replaced by the CICC in 2021.
Official sources
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