This is an online certificate course in Permanent Resident Programs: Economic Classes, designed for licensed immigration professionals seeking an update on processing practices and procedures related to these programs.
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For more information about Permanent Resident programs: Economic Classes, review this information sheet
Upon successful completion of this course, students will have:
Lawyers and Paralegals who are members in good standing with a Canadian provincial or territorial law society
Notaries who are members in good standing with the Chambre des notaires du Québec
Immigration and Citizenship Consultants who are members in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
Graduates of Ashton College’s Immigration Legal Assistant Diploma Program
Upon completion of the course requirements, a Certificate of Completion will be issued.
Subject to change without notice
Ankita is a dynamic and accomplished RCIC-IRB who possesses a wealth of knowledge in the field of immigration law and policies. Holding a Master’s Degree in Computer Science, a Master’s Degree in Entrepreneurship (Valedictorian) from Panjab University, and a Certificate in Immigration: Law, Policies, and Procedures (Valedictorian) from The University of British Columbia, Ankita has demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise and dedication to the field of immigration law.
Ankita’s academic credentials are complemented by her extensive professional experience, including her current role as an International Student and Scholar Advisor at Northeastern University. She passionately empowers and supports students from diverse cultural backgrounds. With her comprehensive understanding of immigration regulations and government policies, Ankita offers invaluable guidance to international students throughout their educational journey. Her commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus environment, coupled with her proficiency in assisting students with study permits, co-op planning, and cultural transition, positions her as an indispensable asset to the university community. Through her dedication to student success and engagement, Ankita leaves a lasting impact on the lives of international students, helping them thrive academically and personally.
Ankita serves as the Managing Director of Immigracia Visa Consulting Inc. Her commitment to excellence, passion for assisting individuals and families in achieving their immigration goals, and her adeptness in analyzing complex legal and regulatory matters, combined with a profound understanding of the intricacies of the immigration process, make her an invaluable asset to her clients. With her personalized approach to each case, Ankita has established herself as a trusted immigration consultant, guiding clients through the complexities of the immigration process with confidence and ease.
As a member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in British Columbia, and a licensed immigration consultant for the Province of Saskatchewan, Ankita’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in every facet of her work. She is dedicated to advancing the rights and interests of all members of the immigration community. Anchored by her exceptional knowledge, experience, and dedication, Ankita is poised to continue making significant contributions to the field of immigration law for years to come.
Lulwa Al Hidiq is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and a full licensee of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) since 2013. She is also a past Certified Public Accountant from the California Board of Accountancy (not currently designated) with over ten years of Canadian and Global professional experience in public accounting in multi-national firms such as KPMG, PWC, and EY. She is the Senior Partner and Founder of Altoria Immigration and Business Consulting Inc, located in Toronto. She is also a past Chair of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC), a national organization with over 5,000 licensees, whose mission is to lead, connect, protect, and develop the profession, serving the best interests of its members with a focus on advocacy, lobbying, and education.
Her practice focuses on a variety of areas such as, but not restricted to economic class immigration, business immigration, and family class but refugees, humanitarian applications, and litigation at the IRB are her specialty with a focus on more complex cases. Concurrently, at CAPIC, Lulwa has and continues to work together with other senior colleagues on many projects in the industry from advocating for proper regulation within the industry, to striving toward Federal Statute, or to looking for fair and balanced treatment from the Government. She has also been a lead presenter and planner for CAPIC’s National Conference and has also been involved with events at the local level. Lulwa is also a mentor to other immigration consultants, patiently teaching and guiding.
Lulwa is passionate about advocacy and as a past immigrant herself, she truly understands the challenges of immigration and the importance of sound counsel. Lulwa and her team at Altoria always give back to their community and have helped resettle many refugees and are proud of their commitment to helping support those in need.
Lulwa speaks English and Arabic fluently and some French and Greek. While her French and Greek are not as fluent, they are enough to establish a warm connection with individuals from those ethnic groups. As a result of Lulwa’s global connections, she is frequently involved in fundraising activities and her services are sought after because of her professionalism, trust, and sincerity in her dealings.
Lulwa is also a mom to three children and two cats and loves to travel and explore with her family.
Alexandra has been a lawyer since 2019. Before attending law school, Alexandra worked at the Operations Support Centre and the Case Management Branch at the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) national headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario. Alexandra currently works as an Associate at Kingwell Immigration Law where her practice focuses primarily on corporate immigration matters.Alexandra’s practice, commitment to her clients, and role as an educator are inspired by her years of working at the IRCC and her own family’s experience of coming to Canada as immigrants and refugees.
The registration fee for this course is $450.
Get the Best of Both Worlds: Live and Asynchronous Learning at Ashton College
Ashton College understands that everyone learns differently, which is why we offer a unique blended learning approach for our live online courses. This approach combines the real-time interaction and immediate feedback of live sessions with the flexibility and self-paced learning of asynchronous materials.
Experience the benefits of both worlds:
Live Online Sessions:
Interact with instructors and classmates in real-time using interactive sessions, breakout rooms, and screen sharing.
Get instant feedback and ask questions for a deeper understanding.
Asynchronous Learning:
Learn at your own pace with recorded lectures, online readings, and discussion forums.
Review materials as needed and revisit difficult concepts for better comprehension.
We encourage you to participate in both components to maximize your learning experience:
Enjoy the interactivity and community of live sessions.
Benefit from the flexibility of studying at your own pace.
Technical Requirements:
Computer System: Fully functional computer with webcam, speakers, and microphone (headset recommended).
Internet Connection: Reliable high-speed internet connection.
Device: While accessible on smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.
This program/course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills. As such, PTIB did not review the program/course.
