Presenter/s: Ankita Goyal RCIC-IRB and Patrcia Raimundu RISIA
Date: 26 September 2025
Time: 4:30 -6:30 pm Pacific
Location: webinar
Type: webinar and recording
Price: $50.00
CPD approval:
- CICC 2 hours - 2 CPD hours approved. Video recording will expire 26 September 2026. Attendance at this course will provide you with .5 hours/30 minutes of professionalism.
- 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:
In this seminar, we'll cover the essentials of:
- choosing the right DLI for international students
- the process of applying for a Study Permit (SP)
- necessary documents and requirements to apply for an SP successfully
- avoiding common mistakes
- On and Off Campus work
- Applying the Code of Professional Conduct while staying current with policies and guidelines
- Q & A
Competency mapping
RCIC
Foundational Knowledge
1.3 Interprets Canadian Immigration and refugee legislation, regulations and policies.
1.3.1 Interprets the relevant sections of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), Citizenship Act, Citizenship Regulations.
1.4 Differentiates the principal categories and classes of temporary and permanent immigration.
1.4.2 Analyzes the requirements, procedures 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.
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
RISIA
Foundational knowledge
1.3 Locates and interprets Canadian Immigration and refugee legislation, regulations and policies.
1.3.1 Interprets the relevant sections of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR)
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.
Student Advising and Coaching
2.1 Conducts a preliminary assessment of the student's profile and needs to determine the appropriate approach to the case.
2.3 Coaches the student on how to obtain and maintain status as a visitor, student and worker
Professionalism
5.1 Demonstrates and maintains competence in practice
5.1.2 Stays current and complies with legislation, regulation, professional standards, policies and guidelines.
Speaker/s:
Ankita Goyal RCIC-IRB – Immigracia
Bio- Ankita is a dynamic and accomplished Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant – Immigration and Refugee Board (RCIC-IRB) with a wealth of knowledge in immigration law and policy. She holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science and a Master’s degree in Entrepreneurship from Panjab University, where she graduated as Valedictorian. She further advanced her expertise by completing the Certificate in Immigration: Law, Policies, and Procedures at The University of British Columbia, also earning Valedictorian honors. Ankita is currently pursuing her Doctor of Education (EdD) at Northeastern University, with a research focus on immigration challenges faced by international students in Canada.
Ankita currently serves as an International Student and Scholar Advisor at Northeastern University, where she is dedicated to supporting and empowering students from diverse cultural and academic backgrounds. Her in-depth knowledge of immigration regulations and government policies allows her to provide high-level guidance on study permits, co-op planning, and cultural transitions. Her efforts are rooted in fostering a welcoming, inclusive environment where international students can succeed both academically and personally.
In addition to her role in higher education, Ankita is the Managing Director of Immigracia Visa Consulting Inc., where she leads with a client-centered, analytical approach. She is known for her ability to navigate complex legal and regulatory frameworks, offering personalized solutions that help individuals and families achieve their immigration goals with clarity and confidence.
She is a member in good standing of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC), holds IRB specialization, and is a licensed immigration consultant in the Province of Saskatchewan. She is also a Commissioner for Taking Affidavits in British Columbia. Her unwavering commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion informs every aspect of her work—from advising international students to advocating for systemic change in the immigration landscape.
With her academic excellence, leadership in consultancy, and dedication to supporting newcomers, Ankita continues to make meaningful contributions to immigration law, international education, and professional development across Canada and beyond.
Patricia Raimundo - RISIA
Patricia is a Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) with over five years of experience supporting international students as they navigate both academic and immigration pathways. She began her career in 2020 at an immigration consultancy and, in 2021, joined a well-respected school in Toronto, where she discovered her passion for helping students and institutions alike. Since obtaining her RISIA license in 2023, Patricia has been with the University of Niagara Falls Canada, developing practical strategies to guide students toward success.
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