This is a question I hear quite often from future RCICs: “I don’t have a job or job offer, and I’m not ready to open my own business. What should I do while applying for the licensing?” The answer may not be what everyone wants to hear, but it is important to understand the critical…
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Before proceeding with this article, we strongly recommend reviewing the article on Client Account vs. Exemption for Client Account for RCICs. Which Option is Best? for better context and understanding. If you are considering using Client Account but are unsure which model to choose, the following insights may be helpful. According to the definitions provided on…
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We want to share an important reminder for all future EPE candidates about following the official examination rules, particularly regarding items or arrangements that may not be permitted under the RCIC EPE Exam Candidate Guide. This article is inspired by a real incident involving an EPE candidate whose exam was declared null and void for…
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Important Disclaimer Disclaimer This FAQ is an independent educational resource developed from recurring questions and discussions among EPE candidates, previous exam takers and mentors across multiple exam cycles. Its purpose is to provide practical guidance on EPE preparation, registration, exam-day considerations and the licensing process. This is not an official publication of the College of…
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How long will it take after I pass the EPE before I can actually start practising as an RCIC? This is probably one of the most common questions we receive from EPE candidates. The short answer: there is no fixed timeline. Passing the EPE is a major milestone, but your EPE result alone does not…
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We have developed this article to provide a general overview of the overall process, along with some additional tips that may be helpful. We have made every effort to validate the information in this article with multiple recently licensed RCICs who wrote their EPE in February 2026 and received their Letter of Authority (LOA) around…
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One question I am frequently asked by my fellow colleagues (specially the beginners) is: “Can I provide additional services such as translation, tax preparation, air ticketing, accommodation booking, or other non-immigration services to my immigration clients if I am legally authorized and operate those lines of business?” Based on my reading of the CICC Code…
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One of the questions I often receive from new RCICs is whether they should provide clients with templates for documents such as Employment Verification Letters, Letters of Explanation (LOE), Statements of Purpose (SOP), or Financial Support Letters. My answer is yes—but not a “one-template-fits-all” approach. Under the CICC Code of Professional Conduct, RCICs are expected…
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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…
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