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1Which statute is the primary federal legislation governing immigration to Canada, including temporary and permanent residence and refugee protection?

A.Citizenship Act

B.Canada Evidence Act

C.College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act

D.Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA)

Explanation: IRPA is the principal statute for immigration, refugee protection and related enforcement. The Citizenship Act governs citizenship acquisition and loss; the CICC Act regulates the profession, not immigration status itself.

2Under Canada's constitutional division of powers, which level of government has primary jurisdiction over naturalization and aliens?

A.Provincial legislatures exclusively

B.Municipal governments through settlement bylaws

C.The federal Parliament

D.The Immigration and Refugee Board as a constitutional actor

Explanation: Section 91 of the Constitution Act, 1867 assigns naturalization and aliens to the federal Parliament. Provinces play roles (e.g., PNPs under federal-provincial agreements) but do not hold primary constitutional jurisdiction over immigration status.

3What is the relationship between the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) and IRPA?

A.IRPR is an independent statute that overrides IRPA when they conflict

B.IRPR applies only to provincial nominee programs

C.IRPR replaces the Citizenship Regulations for all status decisions

D.IRPR is subordinate delegated legislation made under IRPA that supplies detailed program rules

Explanation: IRPR is made under authority granted by IRPA and sets detailed eligibility, documentation and procedural rules. It cannot validly contradict the parent Act; citizenship regulations remain under the Citizenship Act.

4Which federal department is primarily responsible for selecting immigrants, issuing visas and permits, and administering citizenship applications?

A.Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

B.Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)

C.Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)

D.Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) alone for all pathways

Explanation: IRCC is the department responsible for most selection, visa/permit and citizenship administration. CBSA focuses on border enforcement and removals; the IRB is an independent tribunal; ESDC partners on labour-market aspects such as LMIAs.

5A foreign national is examined at a Canadian port of entry. Which agency typically conducts admissibility examinations and may issue removal orders in designated circumstances?

A.IRCC settlement officers only

B.Provincial nominee program officers

C.The Federal Court registry

D.Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Explanation: CBSA officers conduct port-of-entry examinations and have designated enforcement authorities, including certain removal-order powers. IRCC, provinces and the Federal Court play different roles in the system.

6Which of the following best describes a permanent resident's right to enter and remain in Canada relative to a temporary resident?

A.Permanent residents have no greater status rights than visitors once inside Canada

B.Permanent residents may never be removed under any circumstances

C.Permanent residents have a right to enter and remain subject to IRPA conditions such as residency obligations and admissibility

D.Temporary residents automatically become permanent residents after two years of physical presence

Explanation: Permanent residence confers a durable right to enter and remain, subject to residency obligations, admissibility and other IRPA conditions. Permanent residents can face enforcement in defined circumstances; temporary status does not auto-convert to PR by mere presence.

7The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms can be relevant in immigration matters primarily because:

A.It abolishes IRPA whenever a foreign national is involved

B.It guarantees every foreign national an unconditional right to enter Canada

C.It transfers all immigration appeals exclusively to provincial courts

D.Government immigration decisions and processes must comply with applicable Charter rights and principles of fundamental justice where engaged

Explanation: Charter rights may constrain how government actors exercise immigration powers when those rights are engaged (e.g., life, liberty and security of the person under s. 7). The Charter does not create an open right of entry for all foreign nationals or displace IRPA wholesale.

8Under the Canada–Québec Accord, which statement best reflects Québec's role in immigration?

A.Québec has no role; all selection is exclusively federal in every class

B.Québec alone decides refugee claims for all of Canada

C.Québec selects immigrants destined to Québec in areas covered by the Accord, while Canada retains responsibility for national standards such as admissibility and citizenship

D.Québec issues Canadian citizenship certificates

Explanation: Under the Canada–Québec Accord, Québec plays a distinct selection role for immigrants destined to the province, while Canada retains core national responsibilities including admissibility, enforcement and citizenship.

9Which statement correctly distinguishes Canadian citizenship from permanent residence?

A.Citizenship and permanent residence are identical statuses under IRPA

B.Permanent residents automatically lose PR the day they apply for citizenship

C.Only permanent residents may sponsor family members; citizens never may

D.Citizenship is governed primarily by the Citizenship Act and generally includes the right to a passport and fuller political rights; permanent residence is an immigration status under IRPA

Explanation: Citizenship and PR are distinct. Citizenship is mainly under the Citizenship Act and typically brings passport eligibility and voting/political rights; PR is an IRPA status with residency obligations and more limited rights.

10A client asks whether a conviction for a serious offence could make them inadmissible. Which IRPA concept is the RCIC primarily assessing?

A.Residency obligation days only

B.Provincial nominee points grids exclusively

C.Criminality or serious criminality inadmissibility grounds

D.Whether the client has paid CICC licence dues

Explanation: IRPA sets out inadmissibility grounds including criminality and serious criminality. Residency obligation, PNP grids and College dues address different issues.

About the CICC RCIC EPE Exam

The RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam is the College licensing exam that confirms candidates have the knowledge, skills and judgment to provide competent and ethical Canadian immigration and citizenship consulting services. Content is mapped to the Essential Competencies for RCIC Practice across foundational law, case management, research, practice management, IRB work, professionalism, cultural competence, communication/advocacy and critical thinking.

Assessment

Closed-book computer-based exam of 135 independent and case-based multiple-choice questions (four options each). Ten items are unscored pretest questions randomly placed and do not count toward the final score. Candidates may write online with a virtual proctor or in person at an exam centre.

Time Limit

3 hours

Passing Score

Pass/fail set by the Bookmark method with RCIC subject-matter experts; CICC does not publish a fixed percentage cut score. A candidate passes if the total scored performance meets or exceeds the sitting's pass mark.

Exam Fee

Application fee CAD $75 (non-refundable) plus first-attempt exam fee CAD $425 (subsequent attempts CAD $325). First-attempt exam fee waived for licensed paralegals. Deferral CAD $75. Confirm current amounts on the College portal. (College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC))

CICC RCIC EPE Exam Content Outline

18%

Foundational Knowledge

IRPA/IRPR, Citizenship Act, Charter and institutional framework for immigration consulting.

19%

Case Management

Temporary/permanent residence, sponsorship, refugee and status-protection strategies across the file lifecycle.

Legal Research and Informatics

Statutes, OIs, case law and digital research supporting legal strategy.

13%

Business Management and Leadership

Practice management, client accounts, records and ethical leadership.

IRB and Administrative Tribunals

RPD, RAD, ID and IAD processes, evidence and procedural fairness.

Professionalism

Code of Professional Conduct: conflicts, confidentiality, competence and College duties.

Cultural Competence

Bias awareness and culturally responsive client service.

11%

Communication, Counselling and Advocacy

Counselling, expectation management and written/oral advocacy.

Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Evidence-Based Practice

Issue diagnosis, option weighing and evidence-based strategy.

How to Pass the CICC RCIC EPE Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Pass/fail set by the Bookmark method with RCIC subject-matter experts; CICC does not publish a fixed percentage cut score. A candidate passes if the total scored performance meets or exceeds the sitting's pass mark.
Assessment: Closed-book computer-based exam of 135 independent and case-based multiple-choice questions (four options each). Ten items are unscored pretest questions randomly placed and do not count toward the final score. Candidates may write online with a virtual proctor or in person at an exam centre.
Time limit: 3 hours
Exam fee: Application fee CAD $75 (non-refundable) plus first-attempt exam fee CAD $425 (subsequent attempts CAD $325). First-attempt exam fee waived for licensed paralegals. Deferral CAD $75. Confirm current amounts on the College portal.

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
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CICC RCIC EPE Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the Essential Competencies for RCIC Practice alongside the Candidate Guide blueprint percentages so you allocate study time to Case Management and Foundational Knowledge first (the two largest scored domains).

2Practice applying IRPA/IRPR and IRCC operational instructions to short client scenarios rather than memorizing section numbers alone — EPE items reward judgment and the best next step.

3Drill Code of Professional Conduct scenarios on conflicts, confidentiality, misrepresentation and withdrawing from a retainer, because ethics items often turn on what you must refuse to do.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CICC RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam (EPE)?

The EPE is the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants licensing exam that candidates must pass to become a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). It is a closed-book, 135-question multiple-choice exam completed in 3 hours, testing knowledge and judgment against the Essential Competencies for RCIC Practice.

How many questions are on the official EPE and how many are scored?

The official EPE presents 135 multiple-choice questions. Ten are unscored pretest items randomly placed to help the College calibrate difficulty; they do not count toward your score. Candidates are not told which items are unscored.

What topics does this free practice bank cover?

This free bank has 100 multiple-choice questions distributed to the official EPE blueprint: Foundational Knowledge, Case Management, Legal Research and Informatics, Business Management and Leadership, IRB and Administrative Tribunals, Professionalism, Cultural Competence, Communication/Counselling/Advocacy, and Critical Thinking.

Does CICC publish a fixed pass percentage for the EPE?

No. CICC sets each sitting's pass mark using the Bookmark method with RCIC subject-matter experts and reports results as pass or fail. There is no published fixed percentage cut score, and a pass is based on total score rather than requiring a pass in every competency category.