Your immigration future is too important to trust to just anyone. Verify that your consultant is licensed, regulated, and accountable.
John Paul — Founder & Visionary, JPG Global Immigration
A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) is a professional authorized by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) to provide immigration advice and represent clients before Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Only licensed RCICs, lawyers, and notaries (in Quebec) can legally charge for immigration advice.
RCICs are governed by strict ethics and must complete ongoing education.
The CICC has a formal complaint process to protect clients.
RCICs must pass exams and complete accredited programs.
Unlicensed consultants (often called 'ghost agents') operate illegally and have no accountability.
Thousands of people are scammed every year by unregistered immigration agents.
If something goes wrong, you have no recourse when using an unlicensed consultant.
Licensed RCICs carry professional liability insurance to protect you.
The CICC maintains a public registry so you can verify any consultant's status in minutes.
Visit the official CICC website at college-ic.ca
Navigate to the 'Find an Immigration Professional' section
Enter the consultant's name or College ID (John Paul's ID: R706766)
Confirm their status shows 'Eligible to Provide Immigration Services'