Immigration Practitioner Centre

Immigration Practitioner Centre

Immigration CPD Seminars & More

As an immigration law practitioner, staying current with the latest developments in the field is essential for your career. The Immigration Practitioner Centre is your resource for achieving this goal. Offering a range of advanced immigration courses tailored for professionals already engaged in immigration law, the Immigration Practitioner Centre enables practitioners to enhance their careers through professional certifications and participation in continuing professional development (CPD) events, accruing CPD hours. By engaging with the centre, practitioners can stay abreast of the most recent changes in immigration law and policy, ensuring they provide the best possible service to their clients.


Upcoming 2024 Immigration Practitioner Centre

CPD Seminars delivered on AshtonLive


March 21, 2024  1 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. PT
Temporary Processing – the Basics from A to Z

April 18, 2024  1 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. PT
Temporary Processing – Updates, Intra-Company Transferees, LMIA Portal, and Topics of Interest

May 16, 2024  1 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. PT
Consulting and Service Agreements, Audit Compliance, Codes of Professional Conduct for RCICs and RISIAs, Complaints and Discipline – Practices, Procedures, Rulings, and Statistics

June 20, 2024  1 p.m. – 5:25 p.m. PT
East and West Perspectives on All Things Immigration and Appeal Related

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Professional Certificate Courses

Our online professional law courses are designed for immigration practitioners who would like to increase their knowledge of certain areas of immigration law. The faculty teaching these professional certifications are chosen for their expertise in these particular areas.

Our Professional Certificate courses focus on providing attendees with practical training which they can use in dealing with client issues.

Professional Certificate in Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations Class (CHCCC)

Professional Certificate in Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations Class is a certificate course that is to be delivered on line to Lawyers, Quebec Notaries, Paralegals and Immigration Consultants who are regulated along with Immigration Legal Assistants in their employ seeking an overview of processing related to the Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations Class. The certificate in Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations Class will deal with Section 25 Criteria – Best interests of the Child Considerations – Public Policy Considerations; Request Under the Humanitarian and Compassionate Class – Bars; Place of Application – Applications; Decisions on Humanitarian and Compassionate Applications

Approved for 12 CICC CPD Hours

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Professional Certificate in Permanent Resident Programs: Economic Classes (CIEC)

Professional Certificate in Permanent Resident Programs: Economic Classes is a certificate course that is to be delivered online to licensed professionals who are seeking an update of the processing practices and procedures related to the area of Permanent Resident Programs: Economic Classes. The certificate in Permanent Resident Programs: Economic Classes will deal with the General Requirements for the Economic Classes, Express Entry System, Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Canadian Experience Class (CEC), Federal Skilled Trades (FST), Start-Up Business Class. Self-Employed Persons, Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), Caregiver Classes, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot Program, Agri-Food Pilot (AFP), Economic Mobility Pathways, and any other Federal Economic Program Initiative.

Approved for 14 CICC CPD Hours

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Professional Certificate in Business Immigration Law (CBIL)

Professional Certificate in Business Immigration Law (CBIL) gives students an advanced understanding of Business Immigration Law and the various classes of business immigrants through class discussion, advanced analysis, and case law study.

Approved for 22 CICC CPD Hours

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Professional Certificate in Family Class Immigration Law (CFCL)

Professional Certificate in Family Class Immigration Law (CFCL) examines Family Class Immigration Law by going in-depth on family class applications, sponsorship applications, and the difference between legal and genuine relationships.

Approved for 22 CICC CPD Hours

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Professional Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment Process (CLMIA)

Professional Certificate in the Labour Market Impact Assessment Process (CLMIA) is an advanced certificate in the Labour Market Assessment (LMIA) process. LMIA is an opinion given by a federal government officer regarding the effect of the employment of a foreign national by a Canadian employer on the Canadian labour market.

Approved for 16 CICC CPD Hours

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Professional Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs (CPNP)

Professional Certificate in Provincial Nominee Programs looks at the interplay between the provincial and federal authorities in the selection of foreign nationals both on a temporary and permanent basis with the understanding that applicants must be admissible to Canada.

Approved for 22 CICC CPD Hours

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Professional Certificate in Temporary Residents Immigration Law (CTRL)

Professional Certificate in Temporary Residents Immigration Law delivers in-depth knowledge of Temporary Residents immigration, Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), and useful strategies surrounding these areas.

Approved for 22 CICC CPD Hours

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Professional Certificate in International Student Immigration (CISI)

Professional Certificate in International Student Immigration looks at the details surrounding working in Canada while on a study permit, having an accompanying spouse join a student in Canada, as well as the regulations surrounding minors and caring for a minor as a student.

Approved for 12 CICC CPD Hours

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Professional Certificate in Using Immigration Portals

Professional Certificate in Using Immigration Portals looks at all the different online portals available for various immigration applications. Understanding usage of the portals, how they connect to each other, and the different applications and technical issues.

Approved for 12 CICC CPD Hours

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Examination Preparation Courses

Elevate Your Immigration Career with Ashton College’s Examination Preparation Courses!

Our specialized Examination Preparation Courses are designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to conquer your immigration career milestones.

The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) does not endorse any examination preparatory courses.

RCIC-IRB Specialization Exam Prep Course

Looking to enhance your immigration career? Ashton College offers a comprehensive RCIC-IRB Specialization Exam Preparation Course designed to assist RCICs in excelling in the RCIC-IRB Specialization Exam.

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RCIC Entry to Practice Exam Prep Course

The course is designed as a review of the body of knowledge established by the College of Immigration Consultants (CICC) for the new RCIC EPE examination.

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Continuing-Professional-Development

IPC Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

The IPC offers regular CPD seminars, featuring the most acknowledged immigration experts from all over the country, to provide Immigration Practitioners with a high-quality education to fulfil their CPD requirements. The seminars are delivered live-stream on the AshtonLive platform. The live stream is also available after the event in the AshtonLive library for viewing.

Join us for our next CPD seminar: CPD SEMINAR: Temporary Processing – the Basics from A to Z

Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 1:00 pm – 5:20 pm PST.

The March 21, 2024 and April 18, 2024 IPC Continuing Professional Development Seminars will cover Temporary Processing. 

March 21, 2024 the IPC Continuing Professional Development Seminar will cover Temporary Processing – the Basics from A to Z. 

April 18, 2024 the IPC Continuing Professional Development Seminar will cover Temporary Processing – Updates, Intra-Company Transferees, the LMIA Portal, and Topics of Interest. 

NOTE: Both of these seminars will provide updates on the implementation of the ‘International Students’ Cap. Currently, federal authorities are providing the ‘cap’ numbers to the provinces and awaiting their implementation of attestation letters and standards regarding finances and language requirements. Additionally, they will be identifying any exemptions or restrictions related to this implementation process.

The March 21, 2024 CPD Seminar will have four presenters. The first three presenters will present live, and the last presenter will provide a recording – the first three presenters have agreed to field any questions and answers related to the last presentation. 

The four presenters will address the following topics: 

Presenter: Al Parsai, RCIC/IRB Licence/Author/Ashton Instructor – Practical Tips on Temporary Processing 

Presenter: Anthony Cheah, RCIC/Ashton Instructor – An Overview of Labour Market Impact Assessment Processing – the Basics 

Presenter: Alexandra Callinan, Lawyer/Ashton Instructor – An Overview of Updates to Temporary Portals 

Presenter: Marty Baram, RCIC/Current CICC National Board Member/Adjunct Professor of the Graduate Diploma Program in Immigration and Citizenship Law for Queen’s University – An Overview of Oversea Processing Updates

Pre-Approved for 4.5 CPD Hours by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and the Law Society of British Columbia.

Discover the IPC Community on AshtonLive!

Join a hub of professional insight and collaboration with the IPC Community—an informative online forum hosted on the AshtonLive platform and moderated by Ron McKay. This space unites seasoned experts and aspiring practitioners, fostering knowledge-sharing and a deeper understanding of the immigration landscape.

Engage in meaningful discussions, seek guidance for professional growth, and embrace high standards of professionalism within this inclusive community. For an affordable fee of just $15.00 per year, join a hub dedicated to elevating your career and expanding your network.

Embark on an enriching journey within the IPC Community—where knowledge meets collaboration. Join us today!

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