---
title: "ICCRC Registered Immigration Consultants in Bangalore | RCIC"
description: "ICCRC is now CICC. Find registered Canadian immigration consultants in India: verify an RCIC licence, avoid fake agents, get RCIC-led help in Bangalore."
url: https://phoenixgrs.com/iccrc-registered-immigration-consultants-in-bangalore
---

[Home](https://phoenixgrs.com/) › ICCRC Registered Immigration Consultants in Bangalore (Now CICC-Licensed RCICs)

# ICCRC Registered Immigration Consultants in Bangalore (Now CICC-Licensed RCICs)

**Quick answer:** ICCRC no longer exists. Since November 2021, Canadian immigration consultants are licensed by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and use the title Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). If you are searching for ICCRC registered immigration consultants in Bangalore, look for a firm whose Canadian files are handled by an RCIC listed on the CICC public register. Phoenix GRS works under the supervision of a licensed RCIC.

## From ICCRC to CICC: what changed

- **Before 2021:** the ICCRC regulated Canadian immigration consultants.
- **Since 23 Nov 2021:** the CICC, created under the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants Act, licenses and disciplines consultants.
- **Title:** licensed consultants are called RCICs (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants) and RISIAs for international students.

## Why you need a registered Canadian immigration consultant

Under Canadian law, only RCICs, Canadian lawyers and Quebec notaries can charge a fee to represent you or give immigration advice. Using an unlicensed agent can lead to returned applications, misrepresentation findings and a five-year ban. IRCC itself warns applicants to verify representatives.

## How to verify a registered Canadian immigration consultant in India

- Ask for the full name of the RCIC who will submit your application.
- Search that name on the CICC public register (college-ic.ca).
- Confirm the licence is active and the licence number matches the Use of Representative form (IMM 5476).
- Sign a written retainer agreement before paying any professional fee.

## Red flags when choosing a consultant

- "Guaranteed visa" or "100% success" promises
- Offers to sell job offers or LMIAs
- Requests to hide past refusals or provide false documents
- No written fee agreement or receipts

## Why Phoenix GRS

- RCIC-supervised Canada PR, study and work permit files
- 18+ years of experience and offices across Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai and Kolkata, plus Canada and Australia
- Transparent written agreements and honest eligibility advice

See our [Canada PR visa consultants](https://phoenixgrs.com/canada-pr-visa-consultant), [Express Entry from India](https://phoenixgrs.com/canada-express-entry-india-canada-pr-visa-from-india) guide and [what a Canada immigration consultant does](https://phoenixgrs.com/the-role-of-consultants-for-canada-immigration).

## Frequently asked questions

### Is ICCRC still valid?

No. The Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) was replaced on 23 November 2021 by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). Consultants once called ICCRC registered are now licensed as RCICs by the CICC.

### How do I verify a registered Canadian immigration consultant in India?

Search the consultant's name on the CICC public register at college-ic.ca. A valid licence shows the RCIC's name, licence number (starting with R) and status. Ask the consultancy to show the RCIC who will sign your file.

### Can an Indian visa agent represent me before IRCC?

Only RCICs, members of a Canadian provincial or territorial law society, and Quebec notaries may charge a fee to represent or advise you on Canadian immigration. Unauthorized paid representatives can cause your application to be returned or refused.

### Does Phoenix GRS work with a licensed RCIC?

Yes. Phoenix GRS's Canadian immigration files are prepared and reviewed under the supervision of a licensed RCIC who is a member of the CICC. Licence details are shared with clients during consultation.

## Speak to an RCIC-led team

[Book a free consultation](https://phoenixgrs.com/contact-us) at our Koramangala or M.G. Road office, or call +91 90715 70020.

---

Phoenix Global Resettlement Services · Phone: +91 9071570020, +91 9164373352 · Email: info@phoenixgrs.com · Offices: Koramangala, M.G. Road and HBR Layout (Bangalore), Jubilee Hills (Hyderabad), Nungambakkam (Chennai), Salt Lake (Kolkata), Adelaide (Australia), Scarborough (Canada).