Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law
Description
Your next step to a life-changing career!
Queen’s Faculty of Law offers the only English-language pathway to becoming a licensed immigration consultant in Canada. Our program is training the next generation of immigration consultants in the full range of competencies they will need, from immigration and citizenship law to best practices for career success.
Immigration affects us all, today and for the future.
Immigration is at the heart of Canadian culture and industry. Over seven million foreign-born individuals call this country home and, over the next three years, we will welcome over a million more. Developed by leading immigration practitioners and academics from across the country and operating under the direction and stewardship of Academic Director Sharry Aiken — one of Canada's foremost experts in the field of immigration law — the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law is setting a new standard for immigration consultants.
The Graduate Diploma is designed for individuals who are looking to enter Canada’s immigration sector, as well as those seeking to enhance their skills and competencies about the immigration system to support their existing profession. The courses are aligned with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) essential competencies for Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants, and provide students with a deep understanding of Canadian immigration and citizenship law and procedures, as well as the knowledge and skills necessary for successful practice in a variety of professional roles.
The Graduate Diploma is a three-term, nine-course program that was designed from the ground up and optimized for experiential online learning. Students can complete the program in under 12 months to progress towards the Entry-to-Practice Exam, and an exciting career path in immigration.
Program components:
The Graduate Diploma is designed and optimized for online learning with weekly tutorials that feature direct interaction with instructors who are leading experts in the field. All courses include a schedule of synchronous, mandatory tutorial sessions. While timing varies between courses, students should expect about two to three hours per week, per course. Tutorials are typically offered on weekday evenings, Tuesday to Thursday between 4:00 – 10:00 pm ET and Sundays between 9:00 am - 12 pm ET. Learn more about tutorials on our FAQ page.
Self-directed learning is an important component of this program, aimed to prepare students for the rigours of the profession. Students are responsible for managing their learning strategies through self-directed work, including time and workload management, asking probing questions during tutorials, staying abreast of sector developments and charting their own intellectual exploration.
The program’s courses are aligned with The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) essential competencies for Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants. They ensure students are equipped with a deep understanding of Canadian immigration and citizenship law and procedures, as well as the knowledge and skills necessary for successful practice in this growing field.
Upon successful completion of this program, students will receive a Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law, which is recognized as a Graduate Diploma or “G.Dip” accreditation by Queen's University. While this program is delivered by Queen’s Faculty of Law, obtaining a G.Dip does not constitute a Juris Doctor (JD) degree or qualify graduates to practice law in Canada. To become an accredited Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, applicants are required to write the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultant's (CICC) Entry-to-Practice Exam and meet all of the mandatory requirements outlined in the CCIC’s registration guide.
The Graduate Diploma is offered by the Faculty of Law at Queen's University, one of Canada's leading law schools. Queen's Law is a dynamic, academically acclaimed research and teaching institution with world-class researchers in immigration law and migration theory.
Queen’s Law is also a leader in experiential and online learning. The Graduate Diploma is designed and optimized for the online environment, with regular tutorials that feature direct interaction with leading experts, as well as digital collaboration platforms that encourage peer-to-peer learning. Students will acquire foundational knowledge, build their professional skills, and navigate this rapidly-evolving sector in a dynamic, digital learning environment.
The Graduate Diploma is guided by a National Advisory Committee, comprised of licensed immigration consultants, lawyers and community experts in the sector.
Note: Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Overview
- Institution: Queen's University
- Program type: Diplôme
- Language: English
- Program Code:
- Delivery Method: Entièrement en ligne/à distance
Disclaimer:
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.
Check with the institution regarding start/end dates, prices, and delivery method. These may vary according to program, section, and/or semester.