Why Choose a Licensed RCIC
Regulated Canadian Immigration Advice
Why Choose a Licensed Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)?
Canadian immigration decisions can affect your status, family, education, career and future in Canada. When you choose an immigration consultant, it is important to understand who is regulated, what an RCIC can do and how to verify the person you are hiring.
RCIC
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
A professional designation used by immigration consultants licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
What Is an RCIC?
THE PROFESSIONAL
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
An RCIC is an immigration consultant licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants. RCICs can assist clients with Canadian immigration and citizenship matters within the scope of their licence.
THE REGULATOR
College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
The College licenses and regulates RCICs and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) in the public interest. It maintains standards, regulatory requirements and a Public Register that consumers can use for verification.
How Can an RCIC Help?
Explain Your Options
Help you understand immigration or citizenship pathways that may be relevant to your circumstances.
Assess Requirements
Review the applicable requirements and identify information or documentation needed for the matter.
Prepare Applications
Assist with applicable forms, supporting documents and submission preparation within the service scope.
Communicate on Your Behalf
Where authorized and retained to do so, communicate with Canadian immigration authorities regarding the client's matter.
Support Different Pathways
RCICs may assist with matters involving study, work, permanent residence, family sponsorship, temporary residence and citizenship.
Professional Accountability
Licensed consultants are subject to professional obligations, standards and the College's regulatory framework.
Our Regulated Immigration Professional
Sia Immigration Solutions
Manpreet Joshi, RCIC
College ID: R515734
Manpreet Joshi is a Director of Sia Immigration Solutions Inc. and a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. Sia Immigration's regulated Canadian immigration services are provided under the applicable professional framework.
Before hiring any immigration consultant, clients should independently verify the consultant's current status on the College's Public Register.
Check the CICC Public RegisterHow to Verify an Immigration Consultant
The College's Public Register is the official place to check whether an immigration consultant is listed and to review the information available on the licensee's profile.
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Open the College Public Register.
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Search by name, College ID or company information.
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Review the current licence/status information shown on the official record.
Verify—don't rely only on a website claim.
A company website, business card or social-media profile should not be your only source of verification. Use the regulator's official Public Register.
Open Public RegisterWhat Happened to ICCRC?
You may still see the older name ICCRC — Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council on older websites and documents. The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants became the regulator in November 2021, replacing the former ICCRC framework. For current information, use CICC / the College and the current Public Register.
Warning Signs When Choosing Representation
Guaranteed Approval
No representative can guarantee that a visa, permit, nomination or permanent-residence application will be approved.
Refuses Verification
Be cautious if someone discourages you from checking their professional status or identity.
Asks for False Information
Do not agree to submit information or documents you know are false, altered or misleading.
Unclear About Who Represents You
You should understand who is responsible for providing the regulated immigration service on your matter.
Speak With Sia Immigration About Your Case
If you need Canadian immigration guidance, start with an assessment of your actual circumstances and the current requirements that may apply.
Important: This page provides general information about regulated immigration representation and does not guarantee
eligibility or approval in any Canadian immigration or citizenship matter. Professional status should always be verified through the
applicable official regulator or professional body at the time services are retained.
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