This course explores the intricate ethical dilemmas faced by immigration practitioners. It provides a comprehensive understanding of professionalism, integrity, accountability, and confidentiality within the context of immigration law. Participants will gain insights into managing conflicts of interest, maintaining professional boundaries, and safeguarding sensitive information.

Through practical examples and case studies, this course aims to equip immigration consultants and professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to uphold ethical standards and make informed decisions in their practice.

Major Topics to be covered:

• Introduction to Professionalism
• Competence in practice.
• Accountability and integrity in professional behaviors and in practice
• Ethical management of conflicts of interest to ensure the integrity of the professional relationship
• Maintaining security and confidentiality when collecting, sharing, transmitting, and storing confidential information in accordance with legislation, regulations, and the standards of the profession.
• Recognizing and maintaining professional boundaries in practice.
• Examples of various possible ethical dilemmas which RCICs and RISIAs could face in practice