Complete your annual CPD hours before June 30, 2026
The annual CPD reporting period for RCICs runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026.
Completed CPD activities must be reported to the College as part of Annual Renewal.
Always verify the most current requirements and policies directly with the official CICC website.
The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) requires RCICs to complete Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activities each reporting year as part of their ongoing professional obligations.
The current reporting period runs from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. CPD activities completed during this period must be reported to the College as part of Annual Renewal.
LPEN does not establish CPD requirements. Practitioners should always refer to the official CICC website for the most current requirements and policies.
| Requirement | CICC Information |
|---|---|
| Annual CPD Hours | 16 hours |
| CPD Reporting Period | July 1 to June 30 |
| Annual Renewal | Completed CPD activities are reported as part of Annual Renewal. |
| Official Source | College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) |
LPEN offers CPD activities that may help practitioners satisfy professionalism-related learning requirements.
Practical guidance on terminating a retainer, managing professional obligations, communicating with clients, and reducing risk when withdrawing from representation.
View Course →Explore the CICC Code of Professional Conduct through practical scenarios and real-world examples relevant to immigration practice.
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Register for individual 2026 immigration courses and choose the topics most relevant to your practice.
Access five early-year immigration courses, including recordings and materials. Includes 16.5 CPD hours, including 1.5 professionalism hours.
Access six 2026 immigration courses delivered before the June 30 CPD deadline, including recordings and materials. Includes 16 CPD hours, including one professionalism hour.
Access all 2026 regular immigration courses, with recordings and materials available through December 31, 2027. Also includes mentorship sessions, LPEN Academy, and the LPEN listserv.
If you are registering for individual courses, be sure to choose courses that take place before June 30 if you intend to use them toward your current CPD reporting period.
If you only need a small number of hours before June 30, individual courses may be the most cost-effective option. Practitioners who need multiple hours often find greater value in a pass or membership option.
Practitioners looking for professionalism-focused learning may wish to explore courses such as *Withdrawing from a File* and *Conduct Unbecoming: The CICC Code of Professional Conduct*. Review each course description to determine whether it meets your learning needs.
The best option depends on how many hours you still need and whether you expect to continue taking courses after June 30. Individual courses are suitable for a small number of hours, passes provide access to multiple courses, and membership offers year-round access to LPEN programming.
Yes. Many LPEN courses are available as recordings after the live session. Refer to the course or pass page for details regarding access and included materials.
Each course page lists the live delivery date. Practitioners intending to use a course toward their current CPD reporting period should review course dates carefully before registering.
LPEN does not establish CPD requirements. The official source for CPD requirements, reporting obligations, and annual renewal information is the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is an important part of maintaining an RCIC licence. Each year, immigration practitioners must complete the required professional development activities and report them as part of the annual renewal process. Practitioners who still need CPD hours before the June 30 deadline can choose from individual courses, pass options, or annual membership programs depending on their learning needs. For the most current information regarding CPD requirements, reporting obligations, and annual renewal, practitioners should always refer directly to the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
Not sure which option is right for you?
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Browse individual courses.
View Courses →The Spring Pass includes 16.5 CPD hours, including professionalism-related learning, with access to recordings and materials.
View Spring Pass →The Summer Pass includes 16 CPD hours, including professionalism-related learning, with access to recordings and materials.
View Summer Pass →Annual Membership includes all 2026 regular immigration courses, LPEN Academy, mentorship sessions, and more.
View Membership →June 30, 2026
Deadline to complete and report your CPD hours for the 2025–2026 reporting period.
