Certificate in IRB-IAD Representation

Certificate in IRB-IAD Representation Overview

The Certificate in IRB-IAD Representation course provides professionals with the essential knowledge and skills required to represent clients effectively before the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). Participants will gain a thorough understanding of IAD regulations, procedural rules, and strategies to achieve successful outcomes in appeal cases.

NOTE: Completion of this course does not replace the CICC Specialization Course or grant a licence to practice before the IRB.

Topics and Learning Objectives

IRB-IAD Rules and Regulations

• Explore the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) regulations, rules, and practice directives.
• Learn to navigate the procedural rules governing IAD appeals.

Establishing Grounds of Appeal-IRB-IAD

• Identify valid grounds of appeal under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
• Analyze decisions to formulate effective appeal strategies.

Evidence and Advocacy Strategies

• Understand the rules of evidence applicable to IAD appeals.
• Develop strategies for presenting evidence convincingly.

Witness Preparation

• Learn how to select and prepare witnesses for appeals.
• Apply best practices for eliciting strong and credible testimony.

IRB-IAD Hearing Preparation

• Master the crafting of persuasive opening and closing statements.
• Structure a compelling case presentation for IAD hearings.

Admission Requirements

• Canadian Lawyers in good standing with their Provincial or Territorial Law Society or a Notary who is a member in good standing of the Chambre des notaires du Quebec.
• Any other member in good standing of a law society of a province or territory or the Chambre des notaires du Quebec, including a Paralegal.
• Regulated Immigration and Citizenship Consultants licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.
• Employees, Agents, or Staff of the aforementioned authorized immigration practitioners.
• Members, Staff, and Employees of International Organizations, Embassies, Federal, Provincial, Municipal, Community, and Other Related Organizations that directly deal with foreign nationals on immigration, refugee, and citizenship-related matters.

Credential

Upon completion of the course requirements, a Statement of Completion will be issued.

Continuing Professional Development – Lawyers

• For British Columbia Lawyers, has been approved by the Law Society of British Columbia for 24 hours
• For Alberta lawyers, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your annual Continuing Professional Development Plan
• For Manitoba Lawyers, consider taking this course as part of your professional development activities
• For Newfoundland & Labrador Lawyers, consider taking this course as part of your professional development activities
• For Nova Scotia Lawyers, consider taking this course as part of your professional development activities