New-Licensee Mentoring Program
The New-Licensee Mentoring Program is mandatory for Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) who received their Letter of Authority on or after July 1, 2022. The program is conducted in a group format and involves a period of practical experience for new RCICs under the guidance of an experienced licensee, followed by formal assessments.
RCICs must complete the program as soon as possible after becoming licensed.
When is the next session?
The next session of the New-Licensee Mentoring Program is scheduled to start on March 31, 2025.
Who is required to register?
Registration for the March 2025 session is mandatory for:
- RCICs who received their Letter of Authority between July 1 and September 30, 2022, did not complete or failed their first attempt.
- RCICs who received their Letter of Authority between October 1 and November 30, 2022, did not complete or failed their first attempt.
- RCICs who received their Letter of Authority between December 1, 2022 and February 9, 2023.
How can RCICs register?
RCICs required to take the program will receive an email with registration instructions.
What are the consequences for not completing the program?
Failure to register and complete the program may result in the suspension or revocation of licence. For further details, please review the New-Licensee Mentoring Program Policy
To guide the journey to success in the program, licensees are required to:
• Engage in weekly live group mentoring meetings, including an orientation session. Licensees have the flexibility to choose from pre-scheduled sessions.
• Fulfill weekly competency assessments to evaluate progress and development.
• Carefully review session dates to align with personal commitments and program requirements.
How can experienced RCICs become mentors?
Before each session, the College will notify eligible RCICs of the mentor application period and provide email instructions on how to apply. Licensees in good standing, with 3 or more years of RCIC practice experience in ONE of the following areas can apply:
- Super Visa
- Citizenship
- Family Class
- Student Permit
- Economic Class
- Quebec-Specific Classes
- Temporary Foreign Workers
- Refugee and Humanitarian Considerations
Benefits of Being a Mentor
By serving as a mentor, experienced licensees will have the opportunity to enhance their leadership skills, expand their professional network and make a lasting difference in the profession.
Additional benefits include:
- Exclusive Resources: Access online mentoring resources and participate in orientation sessions tailored to your needs.
- Ongoing Support: Program staff will provide support throughout the mentoring process.
- Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Hours: Earn CPD hours to enrich your professional growth and competency.
- Stipend: Mentors will receive a stipend of $1000.
To enrol in the program, RCICs are required to pay a non-refundable program fee of $665. The following additional fees may apply:
| Re-registration fee |
$532 |
| Administrative fee for incomplete registration |
$150 |
Refer to the New Licensee Mentoring Program Policy for more details.