On May 1, 2019, Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) announced important changes coming to education programming for prospective immigration consultants. Due to these changes, we will not be able to accept new students after July 31, 2020. The July 2020 is the last UBC Certificate in Immigration: Laws, Policies and Procedures (CILPP) program, it is FULL and we are no longer accepting new applications.
Canada is a country built and enriched by immigrants, and immigration continues to be an important facet of Canadian culture. The UBC Certificate in Immigration: Laws, Policies and Procedures (CILPP) prepares you to deliver excellent service and sound advice on immigration issues.
By the end of this program, you can expect to have gained the practical, theoretical and ethical understanding required to write the Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant Entry-to-Practice Exam (RCIC EPE), one of the requirements to become a RCIC and to start and operate a professional immigration consulting business.
- The last program start date is:
- (PROGRAM FULL) July 2020: The program is part-time and 100% online, and takes nine months to complete taking one course at a time. All courses must be completed by June 2021.
- Students complete seven courses to earn a certificate.
The UBC Certificate in Immigration: Laws, Policies and Procedures (CILPP) program is accredited by the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC), as well as the Law Society of British Columbia (LSBC) for Continuing Professional Development hours.
The program is the first step toward becoming a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), and prepares students for the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (RCIC EPE) which is required to become an RCIC. UBC CILPP program graduates have a very high passing rate on the national regulatory exam.
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The program will give you the following:
- a respected standard of education in immigration practice that meets the educational requirements of professional organizations and ICCRC
- the practical, theoretical and ethical understanding to start and operate a professional business practice in immigration
- the skills to be a self-directed learner while developing a network of fellow immigration professionals to draw upon in your professional practice
Who It's For
This program is designed for any individual who wishes to practise immigration consulting. A wide range of professionals in the area of immigration will benefit from this program, including immigration practitioners, lawyers, paralegals, legal assistants, staff of non-profit organizations, educators working with international students, and human resources professionals.
The last CILPP program is offered in July 2020. We will not be accepting new students after July 31, 2020.
To obtain the UBC Certificate in Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures, you are required to complete all seven courses. The program is offered 100% online. All seven courses must be completed by May 2021.
The online program can be completed from anywhere in the world. There is no need to attend classes. There are live weekly webinar sessions with the online instructor throughout the courses, which are recorded and available to students. All courses have fixed start and end dates, and students won't be able to access the course after it ends.
Assessment/Grading Methods
You are assessed on each course according to UBC and ICCRC assessment guidelines to ensure successful acquisition of required skills and concepts.
To graduate from the UBC CILPP program, you must complete all seven required courses (including the final project in Practical Skills for Immigration Practitioners), and achieve an overall average of 70% or higher for all seven courses combined.
Reading Requirements
All required reading materials are included in the program fee. You will be provided with required reading material for each class, including examples of immigration cases and practical exercises. One of the primary readings for the program is the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and Regulations. There is no need to purchase any textbooks.
Technology Requirements
In order to participate in the UBC CILPP program, you will need to have access to a computer, an email account and the Internet. You will be provided with online access to UBC's online learning platform.
UBC Extended Learning strongly recommends that students have the following technology requirements to keep up with the program and complete projects and assignments online.
This program consists of seven courses. All courses provide opportunities to practise critical thinking as well as develop oral and written communication skills, including filling out immigration application forms relevant to the field of immigration consulting. To enhance the shared learning experience and create a dynamic learning community, each course includes online group discussions and assignments. The goal is to encourage peer-to-peer learning and to develop a strong community of inquiry among participants.
For the CILPP 100% online program format, there is a live weekly webinar session with the online instructor. Live weekly webinar sessions are held Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 6:45pm Pacific Time, and are recorded. The multiple choice exam in each course (except for Practical Skills for Immigration Practitioners) is scheduled on the last day of the course (Sunday afternoon Pacific Time).
You must successfully apply for the program before you can register for the courses.
The July 2020 CILPP online program will be our CILPP last program. Please read about important changes coming to education programming for prospective immigration consultants.
| July 2020 Intake (July 7, 2020 to May 2, 2021) - FULL | Course | |
|---|---|---|
| July 7 - August 9, 2020 | Introduction to Immigration (MC341) | More |
| August 11 - September 20, 2020 | Temporary Entry to Canada (MC342) | More |
| September 22 - November 8, 2020 | Economic Classes, including Provincial Nominee Programs (MC343) | More |
| November 10 - December 13, 2020 | Family Classes (MC344) | More |
| January 5 - February 14, 2021 | Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications, Appeals and Detentions (MC345) | More |
| February 16 - April 4, 2021 | Refugee Protection (MC346) | More |
| April 6 - May 2, 2021 | Practical Skills for Immigration Practitioners (MC347) | More |
| July 2020 Intake (July 28, 2020 to June 27, 2021) - FULL | Course | |
|---|---|---|
| July 28 - August 30, 2020 | Introduction to Immigration (MC341) | More |
| September 15 - October 25, 2020 | Temporary Entry to Canada (MC342) | More |
| November 10 - December 13, 2020 | Family Classes (MC344) | More |
| January 5 - February 14, 2021 | Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications, Appeals and Detentions (MC345) | More |
| February 16 - April 4, 2021 | Refugee Protection (MC346) | More |
| April 13 - May 30, 2021 | Economic Classes, including Provincial Nominee Programs (MC343) | More |
| June 1 - June 27, 2021 | Practical Skills for Immigration Practitioners (MC347) | More |
Winter break from December 14, 2020 to January 4, 2021
Courses in the UBC Certificate in Immigration: Laws, Policies and Procedures are taught by lawyers and practitioners highly experienced in the field of immigration. Program instructors are members in good standing of the Canadian Bar Association or of ICCRC and have a broad scope of experience and knowledge in their area of immigration law, policies and procedures. They are able to draw upon a depth of examples, cases and practical experience from actively managing and conducting responsible and ethical practices of their own.
- Mila Aberten
- Marty Baram
- Gabriel Chand
- Veronica Cheng
- Tiffany Chi
- Laura Clench
- Aris Daghighian
- Chris Daw
- Peter Edelmann
- Nir Gepner
- Chris Ghirardi
- Tatiana Gomez
- Roxanne Jessome
- Joe Kenney
- Benjamin Kranc
- Mary Lam
- Rebeka Lauks
- Vivien Lee
- Richard Leuce
- John Lironi
- Benjamin Liston
- Jennifer Luu
- Kristin Marshall
- Daniel McLeod
- Rod Megill
- Chris Morrison
- Craig Natsuhara
- Ekaterina (Katia) Neouimina
- John Norquay
- Erica Olmstead
- Ana Rasmusson
- Laura Setzer
- Adrienne Smith
- Will Tao
- Dominic Therrien
- Tien Tran
- Dani Willetts
- Rhonda Williams
- Joan Zennstrom
Instructional Assistants
Once you have been accepted to the program:
- you can pay for all seven courses and save with one lump-sum payment, OR
- you can register and pay for one course at a time.
Tuition Fee Payment Options
| Payment Option | Program Fee | Early bird discount (register/pay at least 8 weeks prior to the program or course start date) |
Application fee |
| One Lump Sum Payment (register/pay for all 7 courses at the same time) |
$8,820 ($1,260 per course) | $8,330 ($1,190 per course) | $175 |
| Per Course Payment (register/pay for each course at least one week prior to the course start date) |
$9,345 ($1,335 per course) | $8,925 ($1,275 per course) | $175 |
All fees are in Canadian dollars and are subject to change. Fees may be paid by Visa®, MasterCard®, bank draft or wire transfer. Please contact us for details on how to make your payment by bank draft or wire transfer.
Course fees include all course materials.
Cancellation and Withdrawal Policies
UBC Extended Learning may sometimes cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment or other reasons. If this occurs, a refund is processed and mailed automatically. UBC Extended Learning does not guarantee that a particular course will be offered at a particular time.
Withdrawals
If you choose to withdraw from the CILPP program/course, the following refund policies apply:
- Up to 21 days prior to the CILPP program/course start date: full refund less $150 cancellation fee.
- Within 21 days of CILPP program/course start date: no refund will be issued.*
* Note: If you withdraw from the CILPP program/course within 21 days of the program/course start date due to a medical (or bereavement) reason, supported by a doctor's letter from a practising medical physician, your tuition refund will be processed on a pro-rated basis for the unfinished portion of the program/course. The refund will be pro-rated from the time the doctor's letter is received by the administrative staff, minus the $150 cancellation fee
Should you decide to return to complete the remainder of the program or course after your withdrawal, applicable tuition fees will be in accordance with the most current tuition fees, and not that of the cohort for which you first registered. All courses must be successfully completed before May 2021 in order to obtain a UBC Certificate in Immigration. Please note we will not be accepting new students after July 31, 2020. Students who need to repeat CILPP courses, or take any outstanding CILPP courses to obtain the CILPP Certificate, must register in courses offered in the July 2020 program.
The CILPP Program is open to applicants of all nationalities, regardless of residency or citizenship status in Canada (effective August 1, 2016). For those wishing to write the Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE) and become an ICCRC member after completing this program, please visit the ICCRC website for full details on admission requirements for how to become a RCIC.
Application Deadline
Application deadline is one month prior to the program start date. Due to high demand, we recommend you submit your completed CILPP application as early as possible allow time for the application process and course registration and to take advantage of the earlybird registration discount on your tuition fee. Course registration is on a first come, first served basis.
| Program Option | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| July 2020 Intake Part-time Program (nine months) July 7, 2020 – May 2, 2021 - FULL |
June 7, 2020 |
Mandatory CILPP Program Admission Requirements
1. Post-secondary education OR immigration work experience or a combination of both for at least two years
For post-secondary education from a Canadian institution (completed degree or diploma or certificate or transcript of at least two years of education): Please include a copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) or a copy of your degree or diploma or certificate.
For post-secondary education outside of Canada (foreign degree or transcript): You will need to provide a credential evaluation report on your foreign degree or transcript through an independent evaluation institution. Please allow four to six weeks for requests to be processed. The CILPP program only requires the basic credential evaluation report.
For immigration work experience in Canada (of at least two years): You will need to provide a work reference letter from your current or past employer and it must specifically outline your immigration-related duties and your duration with the company. The letter must be on letterhead and signed by your employer. Reference letters will be verified by UBC.
Note: If your post-secondary education or your immigration work experience in Canada is less than two years, we will accept your combined education and experience as long as they total two years or longer.
2. English language proficiency test – score results
An English language test (and minimum score) is a MANDATORY admission requirement for all CILPP applicants, regardless of your country of origin and even if your first language is English. This is also a mandatory program entry requirement of ICCRC and helps ensure that learners are prepared to succeed in this rigorous academic program.
Below is a list of accepted English language proficiency tests for the CILPP program. If you have written one of the these English Language tests in the past, we will accept your English test even if it has already expired, providing it is one of the CILPP accepted English Language tests with minimum required score.
Note: For the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE), ICCRC requires an English proficiency test that is valid within a two year period and a higher minimum language score than that is required in CILPP. Please visit ICCRC’s website for the list of requirements to write the EPE.
| Assessment Test | Minimum Score for Each Competency |
| IELTS - Academic Test
Please note IELTS - General Test is NOT accepted for admission to CILPP |
Overall band score of 5.5 with a minimum score of 5.0 in each component (Reading; Listening; Speaking; Writing) |
| IELTS Indicator Test* | Overall indicative score of 5.5 with a minimum indicative score of 5.0 in each component (Reading; Listening; Speaking; Writing) |
| CAEL | Minimum score of 50 in each component (Reading; Listening; Speaking; Writing) OR minimum overall band score of 60 |
| CELPIP - General Test
Please note CELPIP - General LS Test is NOT accepted for admission to CILPP |
Minimum score of 7 in each component (Reading; Listening; Speaking; Writing) |
| CanTEST | 4.0 in each component (Listening; Reading; Writing; Speaking) |
*IELTS Indicator Test is a new online test offered while IELTS testing is currently suspended due to COVID-19. Note this test is not accepted by ICCRC for the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE).
Application Process
The admissions process helps to ensure that the needs, intentions and expectations of participants are adequately matched to the program's objectives and capabilities.
Please note that the submission of the online application form and application fee does not guarantee a seat in the program if it has filled to capacity before the five-step application process is completed. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early, as the program fills quickly.
Step 1: Before applying to this program please read and understand the terms and conditions in the CILPP program handbook. Read the handbook carefully as it contains important information about the program and its policies, and online learning and assessments.
Step 2: Review the CILPP program admission requirements and compile your required documents.
Step 3: Submit the non-refundable CILPP application fee.
Step 4: Complete and submit the CILPP application form along with your admission documents.
Once your application has been processed, you will receive an acceptance letter email.
Step 5: Upon receiving your acceptance letter, register and pay tuition for the courses to hold your place in the CILPP program. Course registration is on a first come, first served basis.
We also recommend you review Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Our FAQs answer questions our students have asked about student loans, options to complete the program, English language requirements, licensing and more.