RCIC EPE Study Guide - Version 2019-001 - Last Modified 1 February 2019

Sep 18, 2026

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Study Guide for preparing for the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE), formerly the Full Skills Exam, to become a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant under the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. Explains the guide’s purpose and scope, validity as of 1 February 2019, and emphasizes reviewing the correct online version. Provides exam preparation guidance, lists major review topics, and outlines core competencies covering legal interpretation, research, application preparation, client interview preparation, and remedy advice after refusals.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages23

Reading Time58 min

AccessFree to download

INTRODUCTION

PREPARING FOR THE EXAM

PROVING YOUR IDENTITY AT THE DOOR

EXAM SPECIFICS

A. FORMAT

B. ON EXAM DAY

C. TIME LIMITS

D. PERMITTED MATERIALS

E. UNAUTHORIZED MATERIALS

CHEATING POLICY

DEFERMENT/MISSED EXAM POLICY

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

ACCOMMODATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS

TAKING THE EXAM

EXAM RESULTS

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Study Guide Writing the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (formerly known as the Full Skills Exam) to practice as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) Version: 2019-001 Last Modified: 1 February 2019 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................4 PREPARING FOR THE EXAM ............................................................................................................................4 PROVING YOUR IDENTITY AT THE DOOR ......................................................................................................10 EXAM SPECIFICS ............................................................................................................................................12 A. FORMAT .............................................................................................................................................12 B. ON EXAM DAY .....................................................................................................................................13 C. TIME LIMITS ........................................................................................................................................14 D. PERMITTED MATERIALS .........................................................................................................................14 E. UNAUTHORIZED MATERIALS...................................................................................................................14 CHEATING POLICY .........................................................................................................................................15 DEFERMENT/MISSED EXAM POLICY .............................................................................................................15 PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT.............................................................................................................................16 ACCOMMODATION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS ......................................................................................................17 TAKING THE EXAM ........................................................................................................................................17 EXAM RESULTS ..............................................................................................................................................18 SAMPLE QUESTIONS .....................................................................................................................................20 © 2019 Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. No part of this publication may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the prior written permission of the Council, except in the case of non-commercial use of brief quotations accompanied by proper citation. Introduction This study guide is designed to help you prepare for the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE), to be licensed as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC; also, referred to as the Council) . The study guide is not intended to serve as an independent preparation tool, as you are expected to have effectively learned the material (course readings, lecture notes, etc. ) presented to you in your respective immigration practitioner program (IPP) . Rather, this study guide is intended to assist you in focusing your review time by providing sixteen “Major Topics for Review”, and a list of suggested resources to review. In addition, this guide is intended to provide you with information on the RCIC EPE format and length and helpful hints for taking the exam. The information in this guide is valid as of 1 February 2019 and is subject to change without notice. It is strongly recommended that you read this guide carefully and follow the instruc

FAQs

What is the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE) study guide intended to help with?

It helps you prepare for the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam by focusing your review time on major topics and providing guidance on the exam format, length, and study hints.

How should candidates ensure they are using the correct version of the guide?

The guide instructs readers to check the ICCRC website for the most recent posted version and compare it to the version number shown on the title page.

What major review areas does the guide emphasize for exam preparation?

It encourages familiarity with definitions, terms, and concepts tied to RCIC core competencies, including legal interpretation of statutes and regulations, case law research, case strategy development, application preparation, and interview and remedy advice for clients.

Sep 18, 2026

Uploaded by Aran