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Canada’s immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, has announced the launch of measures designed to protect prospective immigrants. Regulation of the country’s immigration consultants will now be the responsibility of the ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) and there are now new rules (and penalties) aimed against non-accredited consultants or those who act contrary to the regulator’s code of conduct.
Immigration Consultants who were members of the previous regulator, CSIC, will now be able to register with the ICCRC.
A 120-day transitional period will be put in place to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of service for both CSIC members currently in good standing and their clients during the transition to the ICCRC. The transition period will end on October 28, 2011.
“The ICCRC has committed to accountability, transparency and good governance and has pledged to work to protect the interests of consumers,” added Minister Kenney. “Their efforts, backed by strong new legislation, will allow us to better serve people through our immigration processes and protect potential immigrants, all while improving the integrity of Canada’s immigration system.”
Immigration Consultants who were members of the previous regulator, CSIC, will now be able to register with the ICCRC.
A 120-day transitional period will be put in place to ensure a smooth transition and continuity of service for both CSIC members currently in good standing and their clients during the transition to the ICCRC. The transition period will end on October 28, 2011.
“The ICCRC has committed to accountability, transparency and good governance and has pledged to work to protect the interests of consumers,” added Minister Kenney. “Their efforts, backed by strong new legislation, will allow us to better serve people through our immigration processes and protect potential immigrants, all while improving the integrity of Canada’s immigration system.”
