RISIA EXAM PREP
RISIA EXAM PREP NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS
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What was the first immigration professionals regulatory body in Canada -
ANSWER-Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC)
- created in 2003
- aimed to protect vulnerable applicants while enhancing public confidence
- developed from the Report of the Advisory Committee on Regulating
Immigration Consultants
Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act - ANSWER-- Act to Amend the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- June 30 2011
- made it a offence for anyone other than an authorized representative to provide
immigration advice or represent clients on immigration matters in exchange for
compensation
- led to section 91 of the in IRPA
- ICCRC replaced CSIC
What is a study permit? - ANSWER-The study permit is a document that allows
foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada.
Most foreign nationals need a study permit to study in Canada.
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What is a TRV? - ANSWER-A temporary resident visa (TRV) is an official counterfoil
document issued by a visa office that is placed in a person's passport to show that
they have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.
What happens if a study permit expires? - ANSWER-Foreign national is out of
status and should leave the country immediately.
A restoration of status is possible within 90 days.
Extensions have to be applied for before expiry.
What is CBIE? - ANSWER-Canadian Bureau for International Education - National
association for international education
When was CBIE incorporated? - ANSWER-1966
What is CBIE's vision? - ANSWER-To be a global leader in international education,
dedicated to equity, quality, inclusiveness and partnership
What is CBIE's mission? - ANSWER-To be the national voice advancing Canadian
international education by creating and mobilizing expertise, knowledge,
opportunity and leadership
What is ISIEP? - ANSWER-International Student Immigration Education Program -
the education program approved for RISIA training. Needed before EPE.
What is the Immigration Advisory Committee? - ANSWER-Established in 1994, the
Immigration Advisory Committee identifies critical issues from the institutional
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perspective, in particular systemic issues affecting international students, and
works with CBIE and with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to
attempt to resolve them.
The committee serves as the communication liaison with CBIE members on
immigration issues, and facilitates the development of more effective policies,
procedures and systems meeting the needs of international students and
institutions.
CBIE's Scope - ANSWER-- Delivers the International Student Immigration Education
Program (ISIEP)
- Delivers continuing professional development (CPD) webinars and workshops
- Chairs an Immigration Advisory Committee to advocate for international student
immigration issues
- Provides an online platform for members to discuss immigration issues and share
best practices
What is CICC (Formerly ICCRC) - ANSWER-The College of Immigration and
Citizenship Consultants (the College) licenses and regulates Canadian immigration
and citizenship consultants in the public interest.
The College is the self-regulatory organization that replaced the Immigration
Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).
There are 2 types of immigration and citizenship consultants they regulate:
- Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs), and
- Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs).
The College's role, its statutory authority, and its powers are set out in:
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- The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act,
- The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and
- The Citizenship Act.
CIMM Report 4 Issues (July 2017) - ANSWER-Led to Bill C-97:
1- the regulatory framework didn't adequately protect the public. ex. overcharging
international students to help gain
employment and PR.
2 - regulatory framework didn't provide adequate
oversight ie. better complaint mechanisms, education standard improvements,
tools to dispute fees and public awareness campaigns.
3 - low-income families could afford
4 - no clear way to track down/punish Unlicensed consultants - aka "ghost
consultants."
Bill C-97 - 2019 - ANSWER-- the College of Immigration and Citizenship
Consultants Act (CICC)
- released in response to the 2017 CIMM report.
The College would:
- Implement mandatory and robust courses
- introduce transparency on fees, and
- provide a better system for people to make formal complaints against a
consultant.
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RISIA EXAM PREP NEWEST 2025/2026 COMPLETE 200 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY
GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
What was the first immigration professionals regulatory body in Canada -
ANSWER-Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC)
- created in 2003
- aimed to protect vulnerable applicants while enhancing public confidence
- developed from the Report of the Advisory Committee on Regulating
Immigration Consultants
Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act - ANSWER-- Act to Amend the
Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
- June 30 2011
- made it a offence for anyone other than an authorized representative to provide
immigration advice or represent clients on immigration matters in exchange for
compensation
- led to section 91 of the in IRPA
- ICCRC replaced CSIC
What is a study permit? - ANSWER-The study permit is a document that allows
foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada.
Most foreign nationals need a study permit to study in Canada.
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What is a TRV? - ANSWER-A temporary resident visa (TRV) is an official counterfoil
document issued by a visa office that is placed in a person's passport to show that
they have met the requirements for admission to Canada as a temporary resident.
What happens if a study permit expires? - ANSWER-Foreign national is out of
status and should leave the country immediately.
A restoration of status is possible within 90 days.
Extensions have to be applied for before expiry.
What is CBIE? - ANSWER-Canadian Bureau for International Education - National
association for international education
When was CBIE incorporated? - ANSWER-1966
What is CBIE's vision? - ANSWER-To be a global leader in international education,
dedicated to equity, quality, inclusiveness and partnership
What is CBIE's mission? - ANSWER-To be the national voice advancing Canadian
international education by creating and mobilizing expertise, knowledge,
opportunity and leadership
What is ISIEP? - ANSWER-International Student Immigration Education Program -
the education program approved for RISIA training. Needed before EPE.
What is the Immigration Advisory Committee? - ANSWER-Established in 1994, the
Immigration Advisory Committee identifies critical issues from the institutional
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perspective, in particular systemic issues affecting international students, and
works with CBIE and with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to
attempt to resolve them.
The committee serves as the communication liaison with CBIE members on
immigration issues, and facilitates the development of more effective policies,
procedures and systems meeting the needs of international students and
institutions.
CBIE's Scope - ANSWER-- Delivers the International Student Immigration Education
Program (ISIEP)
- Delivers continuing professional development (CPD) webinars and workshops
- Chairs an Immigration Advisory Committee to advocate for international student
immigration issues
- Provides an online platform for members to discuss immigration issues and share
best practices
What is CICC (Formerly ICCRC) - ANSWER-The College of Immigration and
Citizenship Consultants (the College) licenses and regulates Canadian immigration
and citizenship consultants in the public interest.
The College is the self-regulatory organization that replaced the Immigration
Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).
There are 2 types of immigration and citizenship consultants they regulate:
- Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs), and
- Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs).
The College's role, its statutory authority, and its powers are set out in:
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- The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act,
- The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and
- The Citizenship Act.
CIMM Report 4 Issues (July 2017) - ANSWER-Led to Bill C-97:
1- the regulatory framework didn't adequately protect the public. ex. overcharging
international students to help gain
employment and PR.
2 - regulatory framework didn't provide adequate
oversight ie. better complaint mechanisms, education standard improvements,
tools to dispute fees and public awareness campaigns.
3 - low-income families could afford
4 - no clear way to track down/punish Unlicensed consultants - aka "ghost
consultants."
Bill C-97 - 2019 - ANSWER-- the College of Immigration and Citizenship
Consultants Act (CICC)
- released in response to the 2017 CIMM report.
The College would:
- Implement mandatory and robust courses
- introduce transparency on fees, and
- provide a better system for people to make formal complaints against a
consultant.
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