Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law
CanadaCourse at a Glance
- PG DiplomaDegree level
- Queen's Law publishes the diploma as 17.00 units…Duration
- Kingston, CanadaLocation
- LawField of study
- EnglishLanguage of instruction
- KingstonCampus
- Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship LawAwards
- $17,567Fees
- AvailableScholarship
About this programme
Queen's Law describes the diploma as an English-language pathway to becoming a licensed immigration consultant. Published course components: Foundations of Canadian Immigration Law; Ethics and Professional Responsibility; Temporary Entry; Economic Immigration; Family Class Immigration; Refugee Protection & Trauma-Informed Client Service; Enforcement; Citizenship; Immigration Practice Management; Intensive Skills Mini-Courses.
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Course descriptions as published in the 2026-2027 Academic Calendar: ICL 810 Foundations of Canadian Immigration Law Units: 3.00 This course sets the stage for learning about Canadian immigration law and practice. The key building blocks of Canada's immigration framework will be examined focusing on the laws, case law, policies, and procedures associated with the various types of immigration status and stream. Skills Bootcamp 1 introduces the basics of legal research & writing as well as information literacy. (3.0 credit units) PREREQUISITE NOTE: ICL 810 is a prerequisite for all other ICL courses. Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law ICL 820 Ethics and Professional Responsibility Units: 1.50 Think critically about issues in legal ethics, the values of professionalism and public justice. This course reviews the Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant's Code of Professional Ethics, the permitted scope of practice, and explores how to effectively represent clients while fulfilling ethical obligations. (1.5 credit units) PREREQUISITE: ICL 810 PREREQUISITE NOTE: ICL 820 is a prerequisite or co-requisite for all courses except ICL 810 . Offering Faculty: Faculty of Law ICL 830 Temporary Entry Units: 1.50 This course provides an overview of the requirements f ...
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University & programme
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- English requirementIELTS Overall 7.0
- Study modefull-time
Admissions checklist
Entry requirements
Queen's Law publishes application and document requirements on the programme site (https://law.queensu.ca/programs/graduate-diploma-in-immigration-and-citizenship-law); the pages read for this record publish no minimum academic entry standard in prose. · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
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- Academic transcripts
- English test score (IELTS/TOEFL)
- Passport copy
- Statement of purpose (optional)
- Recommendation letters (optional)
Cost & scholarships
- Tuition$17,567 CAD / year≈ $12,917 / year
- Application feeNo application fee for this programme
- Living costsVary by city — see the destination guide.
- ScholarshipsQueen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme, and Queen's graduate funding guarantee does not reach it: the guarantee is stated for full-time doctoral students, and for master's study Queen's says only that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)". Applicants may still apply for the university-wide graduate awards - the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), the internal Queen's scholarships, fellowships and awards administered by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs ("These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer."), SGSPA Conference Travel Awards, the need-based Queen's General Bursary, and the external sources Queen's lists for international students (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Mitacs Globalink Research Awards and Globalink Graduate Fellowship, Government of Canada / Global Affairs Canada scholarships, the CALDO agreements and the China Scholarship Council agreement). Sources:;; Queen's Law publishes graduate funding (LLM merit funding of $5,000-$10,000 and a PhD package worth at least $30,000 a year) for its LLM and PhD students, not for this diploma: "Most of our LLM students receive merit-based funding of between $5,000 and $10,000." SourceView scholarship page
Application timeline
Typical timings. Deadlines differ per university and intake.
- 1Prepare documents1–2 weeks
- 2Submit application1–3 weeks
- 3Receive offer letter2–6 weeks
- 4Apply for visa4–8 weeks
Application deadline: Document deadline for the Winter 2027 session: 30 September. Source: https://law.queensu.ca/programs/graduate-diploma-in-immigration-and-citizenship-law
Visa & support journey
- Offer letterFrom the university
- Visa guidanceExpert support
- Pre-departureAccommodation & travel
- Ongoing supportEven after you arrive
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law cost?
CAD 17,567 / year.
What English score does it need?
IELTS 7.0 overall is the score listed for this programme.
How long is it?
Queen's Law publishes the diploma as 17.00 units…, as listed by the university.
What are the entry requirements?
Queen's Law publishes application and document requirements on the programme site (https://law.queensu.ca/programs/graduate-diploma-in-immigration-and-citizenship-law); the pages read for this record publish no minimum academic entry standard in prose. · English: IELTS 7.0; PTE Academic 65 · English test waiver: Applicants whose native language includes English are not required to sit an English-language proficiency test. A final grade of 80% or more in ESLA 140 or ESLA 150 from Queen's University's English for Academic Purposes Program, achieved at the time of application, may also remove the test requirement. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply · Application fee: CAD 120.00 - non-refundable graduate application fee, payable by Visa or Mastercard; the application is complete only once the fee is paid. Source: https://www.queensu.ca/grad-postdoc/grad-studies/apply
Is there a scholarship?
Queen's publishes no entrance scholarship specific to this programme, and Queen's graduate funding guarantee does not reach it: the guarantee is stated for full-time doctoral students, and for master's study Queen's says only that "The majority of Master's students in full-time non-professional programs also receive funding support (i.e., in year one for one-year programs, and in years one and two for two-year programs)". Applicants may still apply for the university-wide graduate awards - the Ontario Graduate Scholarship ("The current value of the award is $5,000 per term. Awards will be for two or three consecutive terms"; a small number are made to study-permit holders), the internal Queen's scholarships, fellowships and awards administered by the School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs ("These awards do not require an application, and many are part of funding packages given to students when they receive an admission offer."), SGSPA Conference Travel Awards, the need-based Queen's General Bursary, and the external sources Queen's lists for international students (Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Mitacs Globalink Research Awards and Globalink Graduate Fellowship, Government of Canada / Global Affairs Canada scholarships, the CALDO agreements and the China Scholarship Council agreement). Sources:;; Queen's Law publishes graduate funding (LLM merit funding of $5,000-$10,000 and a PhD package worth at least $30,000 a year) for its LLM and PhD students, not for this diploma: "Most of our LLM students receive merit-based funding of between $5,000 and $10,000." Source View scholarship page
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