How to Verify an RCIC Licence
Confirm your Canada immigration consultant is genuinely licensed
Why Verifying an RCIC Licence Matters
Immigration fraud thrives because applicants rarely check whether their consultant is actually licensed. Only a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) in good standing, a Canadian lawyer, or a Quebec notary can legally charge to represent you before IRCC.
An RCIC is licensed and regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Verifying that licence — before you pay or sign anything — is the single most effective way to protect yourself from unregulated and ghost agents.
How to Check the CICC Public Register
| Step | What to do |
|---|---|
| 1. Open the register | Go to the CICC public register of immigration consultants |
| 2. Search the name or number | Enter the consultant's name or RCIC licence number |
| 3. Confirm the details | Check the name, photo, and that the licence number matches |
| 4. Confirm active standing | Make sure the status shows active, not suspended or revoked |
| 5. Note the class of licence | Confirm they are authorized for the services you need |
The CICC register is the official source. Ignore screenshots or certificates an agent shows you — always check the register yourself.
Red Flags of Fake or Ghost Consultants
No licence number
They avoid giving an RCIC number, or the number does not appear on the CICC register.
Guaranteed outcomes
They promise guaranteed PR, a visa, or a nomination — something no licensed consultant can promise.
Filing under your own name only
A ghost agent hides their involvement and leaves you fully liable for any errors or misrepresentation.
Requests to falsify
They ask you to inflate funds, fake experience, or sign blank or incomplete forms.
Verify Future Link Consultants
Future Link Consultants is RCIC-authorized under licence R506940. We invite you to verify it on the CICC public register before engaging us — a genuine consultant always welcomes that check. If any consultant discourages you from verifying, treat it as a serious warning sign.
Frequently Asked Questions
Work With a Verified RCIC — R506940
Future Link Consultants (RCIC R506940) invites you to verify our licence on the CICC register, then talk to us. Get a free, honest assessment from a consultant you can actually confirm is legitimate.