RISIA Exam Prep UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is a study permit? - CORRECT 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.
What is a TRV? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Canadian Bureau for International Education -
National association for international education
When was CBIE incorporated? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1966
What is CBIE's vision? - CORRECT ANSWER - To be a global leader in international
education, dedicated to equity, quality, inclusiveness and partnership
What is CBIE's mission? - CORRECT ANSWER - To be the national voice advancing
Canadian international education by creating and mobilizing expertise, knowledge, opportunity
and leadership
What is ISIEP? - CORRECT ANSWER - International Student Immigration Education
Program - the education program approved for RISIA training. Needed before EPE.
,What is the Immigration Advisory Committee? - CORRECT ANSWER - Established in
1994, the Immigration Advisory Committee identifies critical issues from the institutional
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 - CORRECT 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 was the first immigration professionals regulatory body in Canada - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 CICC (Formerly ICCRC) - CORRECT 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:
- The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act,
- The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and
- The Citizenship Act.
CIMM Report 4 Issues (July 2017) - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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.
What is a RISIA - CORRECT ANSWER - - Regulated International Student Immigration
Advisor
- Designation created in 2015
- explicitly designed for anyone working in the education sector whose duties are directly related
to advising international students on Canadian immigration policies.
What are the 2 main roles of CICC - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - protecting the public
interest / consumers
2 - regulating the professions under their jurisdiction (RCIC & RISIA)
RISIA Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER - 6.1 - RISIA's scope of practice is
related to study permits, temporary resident visas and how study permits relate to other currently
available Canadian immigration programs (co-op work permits, PGWP, spouse or partner, and
dependent children.)
6.2 - RISIA is not permitted to represent students or their family members on immigration
matters
6.3, a RISIA cannot fill out any immigration forms on a student or their family members' behalf.
6.4 - expected to refer students to seek advice from another authorized representative when out
of scope
What is the purpose RISIA Code of Ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER - The purpose of this
Code is to supplement any conduct requirements of the RISIA's employer, for the better
protection of Students from unethical or incompetent practice by RISIAs. It is not the purpose of
this Code to dispense with or reduce any of the requirements of the RISIA's employer. If there is
any difference between the employer's conduct requirements and those of ICCRC, the RISIA
shall be required to comply with whichever standard is higher.
Dominion Lands Act of 1872 - CORRECT ANSWER - The Dominion Lands Act was an
1872 Canadian law that aimed to encourage the settlement of the Canadian Prairies and to help
prevent the area being claimed by the United States. The Act was closely based on the U.S.
Homestead Act of 1862, setting conditions in which the western lands could be settled and their
natural resources developed.
Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is a study permit? - CORRECT 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.
What is a TRV? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Canadian Bureau for International Education -
National association for international education
When was CBIE incorporated? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1966
What is CBIE's vision? - CORRECT ANSWER - To be a global leader in international
education, dedicated to equity, quality, inclusiveness and partnership
What is CBIE's mission? - CORRECT ANSWER - To be the national voice advancing
Canadian international education by creating and mobilizing expertise, knowledge, opportunity
and leadership
What is ISIEP? - CORRECT ANSWER - International Student Immigration Education
Program - the education program approved for RISIA training. Needed before EPE.
,What is the Immigration Advisory Committee? - CORRECT ANSWER - Established in
1994, the Immigration Advisory Committee identifies critical issues from the institutional
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 - CORRECT 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 was the first immigration professionals regulatory body in Canada - CORRECT
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 - CORRECT 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 CICC (Formerly ICCRC) - CORRECT 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:
- The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act,
- The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and
- The Citizenship Act.
CIMM Report 4 Issues (July 2017) - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT 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.
What is a RISIA - CORRECT ANSWER - - Regulated International Student Immigration
Advisor
- Designation created in 2015
- explicitly designed for anyone working in the education sector whose duties are directly related
to advising international students on Canadian immigration policies.
What are the 2 main roles of CICC - CORRECT ANSWER - 1 - protecting the public
interest / consumers
2 - regulating the professions under their jurisdiction (RCIC & RISIA)
RISIA Scope of Practice - CORRECT ANSWER - 6.1 - RISIA's scope of practice is
related to study permits, temporary resident visas and how study permits relate to other currently
available Canadian immigration programs (co-op work permits, PGWP, spouse or partner, and
dependent children.)
6.2 - RISIA is not permitted to represent students or their family members on immigration
matters
6.3, a RISIA cannot fill out any immigration forms on a student or their family members' behalf.
6.4 - expected to refer students to seek advice from another authorized representative when out
of scope
What is the purpose RISIA Code of Ethics? - CORRECT ANSWER - The purpose of this
Code is to supplement any conduct requirements of the RISIA's employer, for the better
protection of Students from unethical or incompetent practice by RISIAs. It is not the purpose of
this Code to dispense with or reduce any of the requirements of the RISIA's employer. If there is
any difference between the employer's conduct requirements and those of ICCRC, the RISIA
shall be required to comply with whichever standard is higher.
Dominion Lands Act of 1872 - CORRECT ANSWER - The Dominion Lands Act was an
1872 Canadian law that aimed to encourage the settlement of the Canadian Prairies and to help
prevent the area being claimed by the United States. The Act was closely based on the U.S.
Homestead Act of 1862, setting conditions in which the western lands could be settled and their
natural resources developed.
