Presenter/s: Ankita Goyal RCIC and Joshua Slayen JD
Date: postponed
Time: 4:30 - 6:30 pm Pacific
Location: webinar
Type: webinar and recording
Price: $50.00
CPD approval:
- LSBC 2 hours - 2 CPD hours approved. Video recording will expire 31 December 2025. Attendance to this course will provide you with .5 hours/30 minutes of ethics and professional responsibility component for your BC Law Society reporting.
- Law Societies of Alberta, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Nova Scotia
- For members of these Law Societies, consider including this course as a CPD learning activity in your mandatory annual requirements.
Outline:
1. Introduction (5-10 minutes)
- Welcome and session objectives.
- Overview of recent Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) changes and their relevance to post-secondary institutions.
- Importance of staying informed and proactive in adapting to these changes.
2. Overview of IRCC Policy Changes
- Key updates in immigration policies affecting international students.
- Changes in compliance reporting and institutional responsibilities including the BC International Education Code of Practice effective Jan 2025
3. Implications for Post-Secondary Institutions
- Operational challenges and opportunities.
- Strategies for aligning institutional policies with IRCC regulations.
- Case studies or examples highlighting institutional responses to IRCC changes.
4. Student Advising in a Changing Landscape
- Best practices for advising students amidst policy shifts.
- Addressing common student concerns and misunderstandings about immigration rules.
- Tools and resources for providing accurate and timely guidance.
5. Interactive Case Scenarios
- Group discussion on real-life scenarios related to IRCC policy changes.
6. Q&A and Discussion
- Open floor for participant questions.
- Sharing experiences and best practices among attendees.
Competency mapping
RCIC
Foundational Knowledge
1.3 Interprets Canadian Immigration and refugee legislation, regulations and policies.
1.3.4 Accurately applies immigration, refugee and citizenship legislation, regulation, policies to various cases.
1.4 Differentiates the principal categories and classes of temporary and permanent immigration.
1.4.2 Shows familiarity with the requirements and limitations for each category and class of immigration.
Professionalism
6.1 Demonstrates and maintains competence in practice
6.1.2 Stays current and complies with legislation, regulation, professional standards, policies and guidelines.
6.1.8 Keeps current with evolving technology and emerging trends in immigration.
Communication, Counselling and Advocacy
8.2 Uses effective counselling skills when interacting with the client.
8.2.4 Dynamically assesses and sorts through the information for importance and relevancy to the issues
8.2.10 Provides the client with accurate and current resources to support client's access to additional services or information.
RISIA
Foundational knowledge
1.3 Locates and interprets Canadian Immigration and refugee legislation, regulations and policies.
1.3.3 Accurately applies immigration, refugee and citizenship legislation, regulation, policies to various cases.
1.4 Differentiates the principal categories and classes of temporary and permanent immigration, with greater focus on student class.
1.4.2 Shows familiarity with the requirements and limitations for each category and class of immigration.
Professionalism
5.1 Demonstrates and maintains competence in practice
5.1.2 Stays current and complies with legislation, regulation, professional standards, policies and guidelines.
5.1.8 Keeps current with evolving technology and emerging trends in immigration.
Communication and Education
7.4 Manages student expectations through effective communications
Speaker/s:
Ankita Goyal – Immigracia
Ankita is a dynamic and accomplished RCIC-IRB who holds a wealth of knowledge in the field of immigration law and policies. With a Masters Degree in Computer Science, a Masters 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 vast professional experience, including her current role as an International Student and Scholar Advisor at the Northeastern University with a passion for empowering and supporting students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Her comprehensive knowledge of immigration regulations and government policies, enables her to provide invaluable guidance to international students throughout their educational journey. Ankita's dedication to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus environment, coupled with her expertise in assisting students with study permits, co-op planning, and cultural transition, makes her an indispensable asset to the university community. Through her commitment to student success and engagement, Ankita continues to make a lasting impact on the lives of international students, helping them thrive academically and personally.
Ankita's commitment to excellence and her passion for helping individuals and families achieve their immigration goals and her ability to analyze complex legal and regulatory issues, combined with her deep understanding of the intricacies of the immigration process, make her an invaluable asset to her clients. With her personalized approach to every case, Ankita has established herself as a trusted immigration consultant to her clients, helping them navigate the complexities of the immigration process with confidence and ease.
Ankita is 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. Her commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in every aspect of her work, and she is dedicated to advancing the rights and interests of all members of the immigration community. With her exceptional knowledge, experience, and dedication, Ankita is poised to continue making significant contributions to the field of immigration law for years to come.
Joshua Slayen JD - Slayen Immigration Law
Joshua Slayen is the managing partner of Slayen Immigration Law, which is a 24 /7 emergency immigration law firm that specializes in litigation, procedural fairness, port-of-entry matters, admissibility issues and removals.
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