RCIC CLUB

Report a Suspected UAP

Submit information about suspected unauthorized immigration practice for confidential review, evidence-based follow-up, and official-channel coordination.

Submission Principle

Real-name submission, confidential external handling.

Evidence First

Please submit objective, lawful, and verifiable information only.

Current Deadline

Quarterly summary target: June 30, 2026.

Legal Basis and UAP Definition

Section 91 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act restricts paid immigration representation and advice. A person must not knowingly, directly or indirectly, represent or advise a person for consideration, or offer to do so, in connection with an expression of interest, proceeding, or application under IRPA unless the person falls within a permitted category or exception.

For this intake form, a suspected UAP means a person or organization that appears to offer or provide paid immigration representation, paid immigration advice, or paid application/proceeding-related services under IRPA without falling within an authorized category or statutory exception. This is an intake definition for collecting leads only. It is not a legal finding.

Read authorized representative categories and important exceptions

Authorized paid representatives under IRPA s.91(2) are:

  1. a lawyer who is a member in good standing of a provincial law society, or a Quebec notary in good standing;
  2. another member in good standing of a provincial law society or the Chambre des notaires du Quebec, including a paralegal; or
  3. a member in good standing of the College, as defined in the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act.

A student-at-law is not listed in IRPA s.91(2) as an independent category of authorized paid representative. Under IRPA s.91(3), a student-at-law does not contravene s.91(1) only when acting under the supervision of a lawyer or Quebec notary described in s.91(2)(a), where that supervising person is representing or advising the same person, or offering to do so.

IRPA s.91(4) also addresses entities, including persons acting on their behalf, that assist under an agreement or arrangement with the Government of Canada that authorizes those services.

Administrative or practical assistance is not automatically paid representation or advice. Examples include help with computers, scanners, printers, e-services, forms, translation, travel plans, or course registration, provided the person is not advising on immigration options, completing or updating an application as the applicant, or acting as the applicant with immigration authorities.

Sources: Department of Justice Canada, IRPA s.91; IRCC, Learn about representatives.

Online Information Submission Form

Use the embedded Google Form below. If it does not load, open it in a new tab.

Open Form

Alternative Word Form

If the online form cannot be used, complete the Word form and email it with redacted supporting evidence.

Download Word Form

Email Submission

rcicclub2026@gmail.com

Suggested subject: UAP Information Submission – submitter name – date

What to Prepare

  • Submitter name, RCIC licence number, email, and contact information.
  • Suspected UAP name, business name, company, platform, or account information.
  • Online platform links, advertisements, screenshots, public posts, or account names.
  • Objective description of the suspected activity, including dates and how the information was obtained.
  • Supporting evidence with necessary privacy and confidentiality redactions.

Important Disclaimer

This information collection does not make conclusive determinations on individual cases, does not constitute unverified public accusations, and does not replace formal investigation procedures by regulators, law enforcement, or professional authorities.

Contact

Questions: info@rcicclub.com | (416) 900-2168