CICC RCIC EPE case studies
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This page is an independent study resource for candidates preparing for the Entry to Practice Exam (EPE) of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). The EPE is the licensing examination that aspiring Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants must pass as part of the path to becoming an RCIC, and it is also relevant to Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors working within the College's regulatory framework. The CICC RCIC EPE case studies are 5 cases and about 3,309 words.
1The Retainer That Grew a Second Client
A RCIC has a signed retainer with Wei, a work permit applicant, covering a Labour Market Impact Assessment-supported permit and a spousal open work permit for Wei's wife, Lin. Mid-file, Lin's employer offers to sponsor Lin directly for a closed work permit.
659 words, about 3 min2The Refusal Letter With a Missing Page
A client, Marta, was refused a study permit. The refusal letter cites paragraph 216(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and states the officer was not satisfied she would leave Canada at the end of her stay, listing 'purpose of visit' and 'financial assets.' Marta's bank statements show CAD 38,000, above the tuition plus living cost threshold for her one-year program.
681 words, about 3 min3The Employer Who Wanted the File 'Cleaned Up'
A RCIC represents a small construction company, Northline, that is applying for a temporary foreign worker. Northline's owner sends the RCIC a package of payroll records for the LMIA.
647 words, about 3 min4The Express Entry Profile That Aged Out
A client, Rahul, is in the Express Entry pool with a Comprehensive Ranking System score of 441. His profile was created 11 months ago and expires in one month.
665 words, about 3 min5The Citizenship File and the Undisclosed Absence
A RCIC is preparing a citizenship grant application for a client, Priya, who is a permanent resident. Priya provides a travel history showing 1,095 days of physical presence in the 5-year period, with a 14-day trip abroad that she says she 'forgot' on an earlier draft.
657 words, about 3 min