RISIA EXAM (ACTUAL / ) QUESTIONS
AND VERIFIED CORRECT ANSWERS
Why do ISA's need to be regulated?The IRPA and Citizenship Act require anyone providing Canadian Immigration or Citizenship advice or representation for a fee to be in good standing with the ICCRC
What is the role of the ICCRC?The ICCRC is the national regulatory body designated by the government in 2011 to regulate Canadian Immigration Professionals. Citizenship Consultants and ISA's were included in the regulations as of 2015 because they indirectly receive fees for their advice.
The ICCRC is a consumer protection Agency
The ICCRC administers complains and ensures compliance with the Code of Ethics
What does CBIE stand for?The Canadian Bureau for International Education
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Describe the Judicial Branch Independent courts that interpret the laws passed by the other
- branches
Serves as an important check to ensure that laws passed do not violate constitutional rights
What is a constitutional monarchy?Recognition that the Queen or King is the head of state and the Prime Minister is the head of the government
What kinds of things is the Federal Government responsible for?National Defence Foreign Affairs Employment insurance Federal taxes Post office Fisheries Shipping / Rail / Telephone / Pipelines Aboriginal lands and rights 2 / 3
Criminal law Equalization payments Tries to ensure standard of wealth, education and opportunity is equal across provinces
What are some of the things the Provincial government is responsible for?Direct taxes Hospitals Prisons Education Marriage Property and civil rights
What is the IRB and what are its main responsibilities?Immigration and Refugee Board
Canada's largest independent administrative tribunal
Responsibilities:
-makes well reasoned decisions on immigration and refugee claims that are efficient, fair and in accordance with the law
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