Daily Archives: July 16, 2026

What to Expect from the CICC Mentoring Program (Based on my Personal Experience Only)

I (Sid Rahman, RCIC-IRB. # R713190) received quite a few questions about the expectations out of CICC Mentoring Program, so I thought I’d share my personal experience. First, an important disclaimer: I completed my mentoring program starting in April 2025 (received my license on May 2023). Everything below is based on how the program operated…

Best practices for collecting information for IMM Forms: Pro-tips included

One of the questions I am asked most often by the Canadian immigration practitioners (specially the beginners) is: “What is the best way to collect information for IMM forms?” After speaking with many practitioners and observing different practice models over the years, I have come to one conclusion: there is no one-size-fits-all approach. The best…