Immigration: Laws, Policies and Procedures

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.

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.

*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.