Reggie is an immigration consultant who does work before the IRB. He has very high fees because of his extensive experience and history of success. Ned comes to him with his case. He wants to appeal his criminal inadmissibility case before the IAD. The offense he committed is minor and should not result in inadmissibility or deportation.

Reggie tells Ned that he will not lose, he can count on that, but he must accept his fee of $10,000 to get that result. Reggie says he is so confident he gives all his clients a money-back guarantee. Ned feels like he has no choice but to pay the fee and use Reggie.

 

Which one of the following statements is correct?

 

a- Only lawyers can properly argue a criminal admissibility case or detention review.

b- Reggie's statement about the chances of success was improper.

c- Ned should take his case given that the possible consequences are minor.

d- Ned has been improperly forced to accept Reggie's services.

 

 

Question 2

 

What entity is entrusted with regulating RCIC licenses as of November 21, 2021?

 

a- Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council

b- Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants

c- The Law Society of Ontario

d- College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants

 

 

Question 3

 

Which of the following must be specified in all RCIC service agreements with clients (along with other items)

 

a- Legal fees (including disbursements) agent's commission; the right of the member to end the service agreement at any time for any reason, and the contact information of CICC, the member, and the agent

 

b- Exact legal fees (including disbursements), agent's commission, and the contact information of the CICC's member and the agent

 

c- Legal fees (including disbursements), the member's contact information, and a guarantee of the chances of success.

 

d- An estimation of the legal fees (including disbursements), the contact information of the member, a description of the role of the college, and confirmation that the client has received a copy of the Code.

 

Question 4

 

An Immigration Consultant has certain duties when advising a client.

Which one of the following statements is correct?

 

a- He/she must speak his/her true mind on the matter even against the values and cultural beliefs of the client. 

b- He/she can accept a matter with a client that is not capable of performance if it is the clear instructions of the client to do so after you have fully informed and advised the client.

c- He/she can handle a matter outside his or her area of practice if the Immigration Consultant works in a firm with lawyers.

 

 

d- He/she can guarantee an outcome if he or she is experienced and successful before that particular court or tribunal.

 

 

Question 5

 

 

Are professional ethics and personal values the same thing? Which one of the following statements is correct?

 

a- Professional Ethics is the same as a person's values.

b- Professionals accept that personal interests must be subordinate to client interests and the public interest generally.

c- Professional ethics may be unique to each person in a particular group.

d- Unlike professional ethics, values are often codified as a set of rules, which people use.

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