We deliver specialized academic and career counseling utilizing a strategic mapping process. This service is designed to delineate the optimal educational trajectory tailored to individual aspirations and qualifications, facilitating precise placement within accredited Canadian universities, colleges and language schools.
Detailed support is provided for the meticulous preparation of all necessary education-related documents. This ensures all required materials are compiled for you to complete your institutional, visa, and study permit applications independently, with careful attention to regulatory compliance to optimize your application process.
The application process is continuously monitored in real-time. This proactive approach includes ongoing guidance and support to facilitate the transition from initial acceptance to final enrollment, ensuring successful integration into the chosen academic program.
Assistance is provided with essential pre-departure logistics, including travel planning and securing appropriate accommodation. Support is also offered to facilitate a smooth arrival and integration process in the study destination.
Understanding the regulatory framework in Canada
In Canada, providing any advice regarding study permits, visas, or immigration status for a fee is strictly regulated. You must be a member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant): This is the license required to operate an independent consulting business.
Requirements: You must complete a Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law (offered by Queen's University or Université de Montréal for Quebec practice) and pass the Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE).
RISIA (Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor): This license is specifically for advisors working internally at a school (Designated Learning Institution). You cannot use this license to run a private independent firm.
Quebec Requirements: If you consult for students coming to Quebec, you must also be registered with the Registre québécois des consultants en immigration.
If your services are strictly limited to helping students find programs, preparing application documents, and assisting with school admissions, you generally do not need a government-issued license.
Business Registration: You must register your business with provincial authorities (e.g., obtaining a Master Business License in Ontario).
Voluntary Certifications: Many consultants obtain the Canada Course for Education Agents (CCEA) through ICEF to prove their knowledge of the Canadian system and gain credibility with institutions.
Important Note for 2026: The CICC Code of Professional Conduct prohibits consultants from providing both immigration services and student recruitment services to the same client unless specific disclosure and conflict-of-interest protocols are followed.
Contact us today for a free consultation and let us help you navigate your path to studying in Canada.
