How to Choose a Licensed RCIC in Canada

Choosing the right immigration professional is one of the most important decisions in your immigration journey.

This guide is part of our Hiring an RCIC resources, created to help clients make safer, more informed choices.

What Is an RCIC?

An RCIC (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) is licensed to provide paid immigration advice and representation in Canada.

Licensed RCICs are regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and must meet education, ethics, and compliance standards.

Why Licensing Matters

Licensing exists to protect clients.

Working with a licensed RCIC means the professional:

Is authorized to provide advice
Is accountable to a regulatory body
Must follow ethical standards

Regli was built around these principles, as explained in Regli’s approach to ethical immigration services.

How to Verify an RCIC

Before hiring, you should:

Ask for the consultant’s RCIC number
Verify their status on the official register
Confirm their license is active

On Regli, this process is simplified through built-in safeguards. Learn more about how Regli verifies licensed RCICs.

Questions to Ask Before Hiring

A professional RCIC should be open about:

Relevant experience
Scope of services
Fees and communication
Risks and limitations

Clear answers are a sign of professionalism.

Choosing Safely on Regli

Regli allows only verified RCICs to offer regulated services.

You can browse services by verified RCICs on Regli and start conversations with clearer expectations and greater confidence.

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