RCIC Club and CAPIC Sign Historic MOU: A New Era of Unity, Advocacy, and Professional Growth in Immigration Consulting

The Canadian Immigration Consultants Club (RCIC Club) is proud to announce the signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC)—a defining step forward in unifying the voices of immigration consultants across Canada and elevating the profession through collective action.

Signed on September 24, 2025, this MOU brings together the leadership of both organizations. Representing RCIC Club were Lily Lee (Chair), Peter Tat-Mun Lam (Chief Advisor), and Ruby Cheang(Secretary), while CAPIC was represented by Prateek Babbar (Chair), Dory Jade (CEO), and Gerd Damitz (Ambassador).

Strengthening the Profession: Recognition and Advocacy

At the heart of this agreement is a shared commitment to protecting the integrity of the profession—most notably through coordinated efforts to combat Unauthorized Practitioners (UAPs). Under the MOU:

RCIC Club will provide CAPIC with credible, evidence-based reports on UAPs.

CAPIC will formally present these concerns to the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).

Regular updates will be provided to ensure transparency and accountability.

UAP issues will become a permanent item in bi-annual CAPIC–CICC meetings.

These actions will lead to stronger safeguards for the public and the profession, while positioning RCIC Club as a serious stakeholder in industry-wide reform.

Representation That Reflects Canada’s Diversity

This MOU also paves the way for inclusive and structured lobbying, ensuring that the concerns of diverse, community-based, and special interest RCIC groups are brought to the attention of policymakers.

RCIC Club can now submit lobbying topics to CAPIC for inclusion in formal consultations with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

CAPIC will communicate selected topics to IRCC, and share feedback with the Club.

This process amplifies the voice of our members and ensures their issues are discussed at the highest levels.

Professional Development Through Mentorship

RCIC Club members who also hold CAPIC membership will gain automatic access to CAPIC’s IMMeMentor Program—a structured mentorship platform that:

Pairs consultants with experienced RCIC mentors;

Provides hands-on support on real case files;

Encourages knowledge sharing and professional growth;

Promotes ethical standards and regulatory compliance.

This is a unique opportunity for our members to enhance their skills, gain confidence, and build lasting professional networks—all within a compliant and professionally supported framework.

Exclusive Benefits for RCIC Club Members

As part of the collaboration, CAPIC will offer a discounted first-year membership fee to RCIC Club members during biannual outreach campaigns. This exclusive benefit makes it easier than ever for consultants to access national-level support, while strengthening our Club’s value proposition.

We invite all Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) to join RCIC Club and become part of a movement that is shaping the future of our profession. Through this MOU, we are offering more than just benefits—we are offering representation, visibility, and a unified voice.

Elevating the Profession—Together

This collaboration between RCIC Club and CAPIC reflects a growing alignment within the immigration consulting profession—one rooted in shared values of accountability, professionalism, and public trust.

By creating formal channels for advocacy, mentorship, and inclusive representation, this MOU positions both organizations to play a more constructive role in shaping Canada’s immigration landscape—one that is responsive to evolving community needs, policy realities, and ethical imperatives.

As RCIC Club continues to grow in both size and stature, it stands ready to engage with partners across sectors—from public institutions to community organizations and industry leaders—who share a vision for a fair, effective, and well-regulated immigration system in Canada.