Immigration Assistant

This is an entry-level course to introduce students to computers, technology, the internet, and Microsoft Windows. Students will also be introduced to correct keyboarding techniques.

The objective of this course is to introduce students to the basic commands, functions, and capabilities of MS Word. It is designed for computer users who are new to word processing.

This is an entry-level course to introduce students to Microsoft Outlook, including email, calendar, and customizing functions.

This course is the entry point to legal studies. It provides students with foundational knowledge on how legal disputes are resolved through the legal system of Canada.

Students will examine in detail the rules and regulations on ethical conduct applicable to professionals working in legal environments assisting immigration consultants, lawyers, and paralegals. Students will gain an insight into the various codes of conduct related to the legal professions, and acts and legislation governing privacy and confidentiality at both the provincial and federal level. Obligation in the use, collection and disclosure of personal information related to clients will be thoroughly discussed.

This course introduces students to Canadian immigration laws, rules, policies, and procedures that are developed and enforced through Canadian government agencies, courts, and tribunals. Students learn the history of Canadian immigration and citizenship law and its role in the international community.

Students are introduced to the principles of administrative law in Canada and the various tribunals that administer them. Students will study the various administrative law concepts and will come to have a full understanding of the tribunal processes. IRB, being the busiest tribunal in Canada, will be explored and discussed in detail and focus on the procedural processes. Students will learn to prepare submission packages according to the requirements of the Divisions in IRB.

Students are provided with an overview of the skills required to perform legal research as an Immigration Assistant. Students will be introduced to various online resources in the research of case laws, finding the sources of laws, and legal terminology used in legal research. Students will also be introduced to properwriting concepts in addition to presentation techniques for which they will be required to complete a presentation assignment.

Students will be introduced to the various categories of Canada immigration and refugee claims processes. Students will also be introduced to the various aspect of Citizenship processes. In addition, students will learn about the humanitarian and compassionate grounds process, explore the various grounds of inadmissibility, and understand how to overcome inadmissibility that affects the immigration application process.

Students will be introduced to the various categories of Canadian immigration and citizenship applications. Students will learn the process of how to apply for each of the available immigration categories, including the IRB and CBSA. Students will gain confidence in knowing where to look for the
vailable resources to complete a full application.

This course is designed to give an overview of the way a legal office operates, the types of documents used in legal practice, and the administration procedures for a legal office. Special emphasis is placed on the use of technology, software, and online applications used in law offices, and the general use of
technology for timekeeping, file management, databases, client communication, inter office communication and efficiency. Students will also understand the ethical and practical guidelines issued by the College of Immigration Consultants (CICC).

This course is designed to give an overview of the relationships between the client and the legal professional. It focuses on the importance of client satisfaction, client needs, client care, and client confidence. Students will also learn to develop client culture to improve client experiences.

Students will work under the direct supervision of an industry mentor. To assist students as they prepare for the transition from post-secondary education to the world of work or, in the case of those re-training for a new career, to introduce students to their new area of employment.

No, you don’t need any prior legal experience. The program covers everything you need to know, starting from the basics.

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.