Amazing experience!! I'm an immigration consultant and the course is valuable for my career!
Camila Vieira Mendes de Melo, Certificate in Temporary Resident Immigration Law, 2022
Amazing experience!! I'm an immigration consultant and the course is valuable for my career!
Camila Vieira Mendes de Melo, Certificate in Temporary Resident Immigration Law, 2022
This comprehensive online professional certificate program equips you with the in-depth knowledge and practical skills to navigate the complexities of this ever-evolving legal landscape. Visit the Immigration Practitioner Centre for information about other Certificate courses.
This online certificate program, designed for lawyers, Quebec notaries, paralegals, and immigration consultants, equips you with in-depth understanding of this critical area.
Gain a thorough grasp of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), and relevant government policies for processing temporary resident applications. This will ensure you can guide clients through the intricacies of temporary resident visa applications, work permits, study permits, and other immigration processes.
Develop a strong understanding of case law surrounding temporary residents, ensuring you stay up-to-date with legal precedents.
Learn practical strategies for handling temporary resident cases, maximizing your effectiveness in supporting clients. This includes understanding eligibility requirements, compiling strong applications, and effectively advocating for clients' immigration goals.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), including the National Occupational Classification Code, TEER Code, Service Canada's role, and compliance audits. This will equip you to navigate the LMIA process for clients seeking work permits in Canada.
Upon successful completion of the program, you'll receive a Certificate of Completion.
Ready to take your practice to the next level? Register today!
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Marty Baram is the Director of SYMY Immigration Consultants and Recruitment, an agency focused on filling labour shortages and matching talented foreign workers with suitable Canadian employers. He has successfully placed hundreds of foreign nationals as temporary workers and permanent residents in Canada. Marty is currently a member of the Board of Directors at the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council. He is also Vice-Chair of the Registration and Education Committee, a member of the Finance and Audit and Human Resource and Compensation committees and a past member of the Practice Experience Program Advisory Committee for the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). His areas of expertise include international recruitment, labour market impact assessments, Francophone mobility, permanent residence applications, express entry and provincial nominee programs. Marty received his Immigration Consulting Diploma from Humber College, where he graduated with honours. Marty is a member in good standing with the ICCRC and The Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants.
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.
Howard Stolovitsky is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant based in the greater Toronto area. His company, Stolovitsky Immigration Group, provides Canadian Immigration and Citizenship services to clients all over the world. He has taught immigration law at a Private College in Toronto for the past 4 years. His clients include companies based in Toronto and foreign professionals, as well as skilled trade workers. He specializes in the Economic class and cases such as LMIA, Work Permits, and Express Entry. In addition to his specialty in Immigration and Citizenship law, he earned an undergraduate degree in Business and Religion from Concordia University in Montreal. With over 25 years of professional experience working with people across the world, from different cultures and religious backgrounds, Howard Stolovitsky brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his practice.
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.
Mahsa immigrated to Canada at the age of 16 from Iran. She holds a joint BA degree in psychology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s studies from Simon Fraser University in Burnaby, British Columbia. She also completed her Immigration Consultant Diploma in March 2020 from Ashton College in downtown Vancouver. She started her own immigration business in January 2021 after successfully passing her Entry to Practice Exam. Mahsa established “Mehrvarz Immigration” with the goal of assisting people who want to immigrate to Canada for a better life and career opportunities.
Al Parsai is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). He runs his successful business in downtown Toronto, Ontario with many employees. Al is the author of “88 Tips on Immigration to Canada”. He is a member of ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) and CAPIC (Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants). Al has represented hundreds of applicants from more than 35 countries to the Canadian immigration authorities.
When it comes to training, Al truly believes in interactive education. He thinks a variety of training activities based on real-life events could help students explore issues from different angles and understand them thoroughly.
Marina Snyder has been a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) since 2017, operating her own immigration firm in Québec and providing immigration-related services to businesses, individuals, colleges and non-profit organizations from coast to coast. Marina is interested in economic immigration, family reunification, temporary residence and citizenship and holds specific licenses for the provinces of Quebec and Saskatchewan. After moving from Brazil to Canada in 2007 as an international student herself, Marina felt there was a great need for assistance for newcomers in their immigration pathways; so, while living in Japan, she attended the University of British Columbia (UBC) Certificate in Immigration, becoming an RCIC.
Lajipe is an exceptional professional with extensive knowledge and experience in the field of immigration. She holds certifications as a Certified Human Resource Professional (CHRP), Certified Human Resource Leader (CHRL), and is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
Lajipe’s journey into Immigration began when she moved to Canada as an international student in 2006. She possesses extensive corporate experience across various industries and has lived in more than six Canadian cities. Her firsthand experience has given her a deep understanding of immigration laws and processes, establishing her an expert in her field.
More than just an expert, Lajipe is a true people person. She enjoys building relationships and mentoring and supporting others within her community. As an Immigration Consultant at The University of Alberta and the Principal Consultant at Todun Consulting, Lajipe is dedicated to helping people navigate the complex world of immigration with precision and care. She is committed to sharing her knowledge and experience with others.
Jodi McDonald is the founder and CEO of Savannah Canadian Immigration and Relocation Services. A graduate of the University of the West Indies, Parkland College, and Ashton College’s Immigration Diploma program, she began practicing as an Immigration Consultant in June 2017.
She developed an interest in helping individuals and families relocate to Canada while working with Partners in Settlement and Integration in small town Saskatchewan, as a conversation café moderator, assisting non-English speaking newcomers to learn conversational English in a judgement free setting.
Jodi is a member in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants as well as the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants. Her focus areas include temporary resident applications, economic categories of migration, provincial nomination, and family sponsorships.
Jodi enjoys travelling and spending time with her family.
The registration fee for this course is $600.
Note: Tuition fees do not include the cost of the required textbooks. The textbook fee is approximately $120.00
Ashton College does not sell textbooks directly. Students are required to purchase their textbooks through third-party vendors.
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.
