Immigration: Laws, Policies and Procedures

Application Deadline

We recommend you submit your completed CILPP application at least 4 weeks prior to the program start date to allow time for the application process, course registration and to take advantage of the earlybird registration discount on your tuition fee. We will continue to accept completed application up to one business day prior to the program start date providing there are still seats available in the class.

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 Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) Full-Skills Exam 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 Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

CILPP Program Admission Requirements

1. Post-secondary education OR immigration work experience (of 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), you may 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. Click here for a list of Canadian credential evaluation institutions (such as ICES, WES, IQAS). Processing time may take four to six weeks. 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 a 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 a combination of your post-secondary education and your work experience for the at least two years duration.

2. Proof of English language proficiency

An English language test (and minimum score) is a mandatory admission requirement for all CILPP applicants. This is a mandatory program entry requirement of ICCRC and helps ensure that learners are prepared to succeed in this rigorous academic program. Below are listed some institutions at which you can complete the English language test. Please note that membership in ICCRC requires a higher minimum language score that is required in CILPP. Get more information on ICCRC's language requirement.

Please note that effective from the May 2017 Full-Skills Exam onwards, ICCRC has increased their English language requirement. For more information, please consult the ICCRC website (information can be found in the ICCRC Exam registration guide), or contact ICCRC directly by email or phone (1-877-836-7543).

Note: If you have written one of the above 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 approved English Language tests and your test scores met the minimum required scores listed above.

For the ICCRC Full Skills Exam, ICCRC requires an English proficiency test that is valid within a two year period.

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.

Before applying to this program please read and understand the terms and conditions in the program handbook. Read the handbook carefully as it contains important information about the program and its policies, and online learning and assessments.

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 four-step application process is completed. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early, as the program fills quickly.

Step 1: Review the CILPP program admission requirements and compile your required documents.

Step 2: Submit the non-refundable CILPP application fee.

Step 3: 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 4: Upon receiving your acceptance letter, you need to 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.