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CAPIC Membership Categories & Eligibility

Registered Membership

Registered Membership is for RCICs in good standing with CICC. Click here for more information about CICC, and how to become an RCIC.

Associate Membership

You must have active membership with a provincial law society or be a RISIA in good standing. For more details and information on how to become a RISIA, click here.

Student Membership

Student Membership is for those who are currently enrolled or graduated within last 18 months from one of the eligible programs: Queen's University or University of Montreal.

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CAPIC Annual Membership Fees

Student

$49 (free first year)

Start-Up

$240

Regular

$450

Gold

$670

CAPIC Membership Benefits

  • IMMeForum (read-only)
  • IMMeMentor (Brain Hub only)
  • IMMeFile (student version)
  • MyConsultant (no access)
  • One free NCIC recording during student membership span
  • MyConsultant Profile: Your profile includes a company bio and logo and is randomly featured on the homepage (bottom). Additionally, you can contribute 1 article per year, enhancing your visibility and credibility.
  • Installments option available
  • Seminar Bundle includes Workshops and advanced topics series
  • Highest discount on NCIC and in-person events
  • MyConsultant profile includes a company video, an additional phone number, and social media links. Profiles are randomly selected to appear on the homepage (under "Featured Immigration Consultant"). Additionally, you receive 3 articles per year and 1 interview per year.
  • Installments option available
*Start-Up package eligibility is 4 years from the license issue date. Length of eligibility to use the Start-up package is limited to up to 3 years once enrolled, these must be consecutive years with continuing active membership status. (if the applicant’s license was issued 3 years ago, when applied applicant is eligible for 1 year of Start-Up package).

CAPIC membership is an annual subscription that begins on June 1 and ends on May 31. Membership fees are not prorated, and CAPIC’s automatic billing system ensures continuous benefits. Only Regular and Gold package holders can choose to pay dues in installments.

First-year CAPIC membership fees based on the month of joining:
June – September
Full Fee
October – February
50%
March-May
Extended year. Pay the full fee for the upcoming membership year (June – May) and get the rest of the current membership year free.
Your CAPIC membership fees are an investment in yourself, your profession, and your peer community. They provide security through strong representation at all levels of government and among stakeholders, as well as advocacy for the recognition of our profession across the board.
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All CAPIC members benefit from the following

Professional Development & Networking

  • Member discount on all educational seminars and events.

  • The Seminar Bundle: gives you access to over 20 premium education seminars for a one-time fee of $1+tax/per year. (Purchase from Dashboard)

  • Continuing Professional Development: 50 to 60 CPD hours every year, through a series of seminars and practical or theoretical workshops. Your CPD programs are conveniently accessible in one place via your CAPIC online profile. Recorded webinars on reporting CPDs and one-on-one phone consultations to assist with CPD reporting are also available.

  • IMMeCentre: CAPIC’s online resource library. Your virtual warehouse of up-to-date government reports, articles, member-driven content, and invaluable periodicals. It is the largest library of its kind in the industry and contains valuable information on government officials, case studies, recent policy changes, and insight reports. It features three newly added categories: CAPIC Profile, CAPIC Toolbox, and Case Law Study Centre.

  • IMMeLegal is a member-driven magazine that discusses current Immigration Law topics to inform your practice and keep you in the loop. IMMeLegal offers ATIP exclusively done by CAPIC for its members, reviews of recent legal rulings, insider tips, and information. IMMeLegal also offers in-depth articles on relevant immigration law topics such as Canada’s Spousal Policy, a human rights segment, and vital immigration news from the nearest quarter.

  • IMMeForum: The largest RCIC forum in the industry. Interact with more than 4,400 experienced immigration consultants for professional tips.

  • IMMeMentor: Launched on October 8, 2024, CAPIC’s IMMeMentor is an innovative platform promoting professional growth within the CAPIC community. It connects mentors and mentees, fostering meaningful relationships, knowledge sharing, and expertise in immigration consultancy. IMMeMentor also serves as the RCIC database for co-counseling, enhancing collaboration across the profession.

  • Annual National Citizenship and Immigration Conference (NCIC).

  • Other networking opportunities (CAPIC Cafes, regional networking events).

Business Enhancement & Savings

  • IMMeFile: A client management application tool included with your CAPIC membership. Streamline your client interactions and case management with ease. Don’t miss our Promotional Video!

  • MyConsultant: The "Find an Immigration Consultant" listing is the most comprehensive RCIC online directory available. It features consultant photos, company descriptions, and detailed contact information, including hours of operation. Prospective clients can find you effortlessly using search filters like language, region, and areas of expertise.

  • Affinity partners: Savings with Bell, Goodlife Fitness, and Surety Bond Insurance.

Lobbying & Advocacy

  • Advocacy at Every Level: CAPIC actively lobbies all levels of government on immigration, citizenship, and refugee issues. These efforts, along with regular dialogue, directly impact CAPIC members and the broader profession. We arrange individual meetings on an ad-hoc basis and remain proactive in advocating for the best interests of RCICs. Representing you is our core mandate, and we fulfill it through rigorous lobbying and ongoing positive communication with stakeholders.

Check out CAPIC’s latest initiatives here.

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