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Immigration Assistant Program

About the Program

The Immigration Assistant program combines comprehensive legal theory with practical training to prepare students for a career in immigration support. Gain expertise in assisting clients, navigating immigration laws, and managing application processes. Offered in both in-person and online formats, this program equips students with the essential skills for a successful start in the field.

Career Opportunities

• Immigration Office Assistant
• Settlement Workers
• Immigration Assistant

Courses

• Intro to Technology
• Microsoft Word Foundations
• Microsoft Outlook
• Introduction to Studying Law
• Ethics and Professional Conduct
• Canadian Immigration & Citizenship Law
• Administrative Tribunals in Canadian Immigration
• Legal Research & Writing
• Canadian Immigration & Citizenship Law Processes
• Canadian Immigration & Citizenship Law Application Processes
• Procedures for Canadian Legal Offices
• Client Relationships
• Practicum

Admission Requirements

Students are required to be 19 years of age prior to the start of the program or possess a high school diploma (or equivalent), and provide evidence of one of the following English proficiency requirements:

• Completion of grades 9-11, including English 10 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher from a country where English is one of the principal languages
• Completion of 2 years of full-time post-secondary education at an accredited institution where English is the language of instruction
• Evidence of graduation from a language program with an established pathway/articulation agreement allowing direct entry (no further testing required) to a diploma or degree program at a public institution in Canada
• Provide verified results for one of the English language proficiency tests listed below:
  • International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic – Minimum overall score of 5.5
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT – Minimum overall score of 46
  • Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL) – Minimum overall score of 40
  • Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
    • Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
  • Duolingo English Test (DET) – Minimum overall score of 95
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic – Minimum overall score of 43
  • Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE) - Minimum overall score of 160 or “C”
  • Cambridge Linguaskill – Minimum overall B2 level
  • LANGUAGECERT Academic – Minimum overall B2 level
  • The Michigan English Test (MET) – Minimum overall B2 level
  • iTEP Academic – Minimum overall score of 3.5
  • EIKEN – Minimum placement of Grade Pre-1

Program Details

• Duration: 7 months
• Format: In-Class, Distance, Combined
• Total program hours: 600
• Total weeks: 30
• Months of duration: 7

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Do I need any legal experience to join this program?
  • No, you don’t need any prior legal experience. The program covers everything you need to know, starting from the basics.
• Are there payment plans or financial aid options?
  • Yes, we offer payment plans for tuition fees, and there may be scholarships available. Some students may qualify for Student Aid BC Loans, as well as other funding options. Speak with our admissions team for details.
• What do immigration assistants do?
  • They perform a variety of secretarial and administrative duties in law offices, legal departments of large firms, real estate companies, land title offices, municipal, provincial and federal courts and government.