CE Policy

CIE Live Virtual Course

The Comprehensive Immigration Evaluations (CIE) course is offered as a live, virtual 2-day program twice a year—typically in early/mid-spring and early/mid-autumn.

Attendance Requirements:

  • Attendance will be recorded at the start of each session via Zoom's chat box.
  • Participants must type their full name and local time to confirm attendance.

Live Participation:

  • This course is broadcast in real-time and must be attended live and in full to earn Continuing Education (CE) credit.
  • Participants can interact with Cecilia by typing questions in the chat or asking directly during designated Q&A sessions.
  • Cecilia will address questions as time permits during the presentation.

Instructional Methods:

The course employs a variety of teaching techniques, including:

  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Didactic lectures
  • Interactive Q&A sessions
  • Other supporting methods

Certification Process:

  • Each course purchase includes CE credit for one individual.
  • A Certificate of Attendance and digital badge will be issued to participants who meet the following requirements:
    • Full course attendance.
    • A passing score of 80% or higher on the online course knowledge test.
    • Completion of the course evaluation.
    • Certificates will be issued by IEI within 30 days of course completion.

Recording:

This course is recorded for conversion into an on-demand asynchronous course.

CIE On Demand Self-Study Course

The CIE course is also available year-round as an on demand self-study option.

Attendance Verification:

  • Participants must watch 100% of all CE-eligible video lessons in full.
  • The learning platform tracks video progress and flags incomplete or skipped content, including instances of rapid advancement through videos without proper viewing.
  • Important: Our course platform, Kartra, uses cookies to track your activity. You must enable cookies in order for the system to track your attendance.

Course Content:

  • The videos for the asynchronous course are recordings of the CIE Live Course.
  • Videos are updated biannually, following each live training (in early/mid-spring and early/mid-autumn).

Interaction and Support:

Instructional Methods:

The on-demand course includes:

  • PowerPoint presentations
  • Recorded lectures
  • Recorded Q&A sessions
  • Other supporting methods

Certification Process:

  • Each course purchase includes CE credit for one individual.
  • A Certificate of Completion and digital badge will be issued to participants who meet the following requirements:
    • Full course completion within 6 months of purchase.
    • A passing score of 80% or higher on the online course knowledge test.
      Completion of the course evaluation.
  • Certificates will be issued by IEI within 30 days of course completion.

System Requirements

To ensure the best experience, please make sure your device meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Computer or Device
    • Desktop or laptop (Windows or macOS) recommended
    • Tablets (iPad or Android) are compatible for most lessons
    • Mobile phones may work but are not ideal for full functionality
  • Internet Connection
    • Stable broadband connection
    • Faster speeds recommended for video streaming
  • Browser
    • Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge
    • JavaScript and cookies must be enabled
  • Audio & Video
    • Speakers or headphones required

Effective Date: July 1, 2025