Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
“Registered as a career college under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005”
Citizenship and Immigration Case Processing and Enforcement Services Diploma
A full-time diploma that builds knowledge of Canadian immigration law, case processing procedures, and enforcement. Canadian Career Education College (CCEC) delivers the program in English.
Program Overview
The program covers Canadian citizenship and immigration law, case processing, and enforcement procedures, and suits learners who want to understand the Canadian immigration system in depth.
No licensing or regulatory approval is required to take this program. It does not prepare students for licensing as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).
Skills and Outcomes
Related Career Areas
- Case processing and administrative roles with federal and provincial immigration and border agencies, subject to each employer's hiring requirements
- Legal assistant and law clerk roles in immigration law practices, working under the supervision of a licensed lawyer or an RCIC
- Immigration processing and resettlement support with international aid organizations and NGOs
Important Clarification on Career Roles
- Immigration officers are employed by IRCC and Border Services Officers by the CBSA. Front-line federal roles require Canadian citizenship or permanent residence and government security clearance.
- Immigration agents, legal assistants, and law clerks in the private sector do not hold government authority and must work under the direct supervision of a licensed Canadian lawyer or an RCIC in good standing.
Duration and Tuition
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Program length | 24.5 weeks, 441 hours |
| Study option | Full time, 100% course load |
| Tuition, in class or online | CAD $5,733 |
| Not included in tuition | International student fee (CAD $500 to $1,000) |
| Learning materials | All required learning materials are provided by the College. Textbooks are suggested but not required. |
Tuition may be paid in instalments. See Student Loans and Financial Aid. Online access to course notes is provided where available. Refunds follow the Refund Policy for Vocational Programs.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirement
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or Mature Student Status. See Domestic Admission Requirements and International Admission Requirements.
Mature Student Status
An applicant who does not have an OSSD or equivalent may be admitted as a mature student if the applicant is 18 years of age or older and passes a qualifying test approved by the Superintendent of Career Colleges (Ontario Regulation 415/06, section 19). See Mature Student Status.
- Domestic applicants may apply up to 15 days before the start date.
- After you apply, review the Admission Offer and Acceptance process.
Delivery and Enrolment
Domestic Students
Canadian citizens and permanent residents may study in class at the Vaughan campus or online through distance education. No internship or placement is required.
International Students
Under current IRCC regulations, CCEC accepts international students in vocational diploma programs in the online distance education format only, unless the applicant holds a valid study permit when applying. Because this program runs less than six months, visitors and temporary residents in Canada may take it without a study permit or a Provincial Attestation Letter (PAL), provided their current status allows short-term study.
There is no practicum. Classes and examinations can be completed online.
See the Enrolment Schedule for start dates. Online students must meet the College System Requirements.
Important Information
- This program has been “Approved as a vocational program under the Ontario Career Colleges Act, 2005.”
- CCEC does not guarantee employment, job placement, or salary. Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission.
- Read the College Policies before you enrol.
Ready to Apply?
For questions about eligibility, call an Admissions Advisor at 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103, or email Administration. The admission application takes 15 to 20 minutes; please use a computer or laptop.
Canadian Career Education College (CCEC)
Registered career college in Ontario.
DLI # O262228554872 · OSAP Approved
Phone: 1-905-499-3631, ext. 102 or 103
Email: Administration · All contacts
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