CIC Study Guide 2026
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CIC exam key facts
- The RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam consists of 135 multiple-choice questions, 10 of which are unscored pilot questions. Source
- Candidates have a 3-hour time limit to complete the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam. Source
- The pass mark for the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam is determined per exam session using the Bookmark method, with results reported as pass or fail. Source
- The RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam fee is CAD $425 for a candidate's first attempt, plus a non-refundable $75 application fee. Source
- Candidates may attempt the RCIC Entry-to-Practice Exam a maximum of 4 times within 3 years of graduating from their qualifying education program. Source
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✍️ Sample CIC Questions & Answers
1. An LPR with 8 years of status was convicted of an aggravated felony in 2018. How does this affect naturalization?
Conviction of an aggravated felony on or after November 29, 1990 permanently bars good moral character for naturalization.
2. What is the fundamental ethical obligation in professional ethics?
Legal professionals must maintain integrity, confidentiality, and competence as fundamental ethical obligations.
3. USCIS denies a petition, and the applicant now has new evidence that was not available before. Which motion fits best?
A motion to reopen must state new facts and be supported by documentary evidence.
4. Which nonimmigrant visa category allows foreign nationals to work in specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in the US?
The H-1B visa is designated for workers in specialty occupations that require at least a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a specific field.
5. A spouse-beneficiary was previously married. What documentation is generally required regarding the earlier marriage?
Each prior marriage must be shown terminated to prove the current marriage is legally valid.
6. A client stayed unlawfully from age 15 to 19 and then departed. How much unlawful presence counts toward the 3- and 10-year bars?
Unlawful presence does not accrue for 212(a)(9)(B) purposes while a person is under 18.
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