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April 26, 2024 44 mins

Canadian immigration lawyer Josh Schachnow chats with other Canadian immigration professionals about the latest updates, news and key topics on the Canadian Immigration Pros Podcast!


In this episode, Josh talks to Nicholas Avramis about:


00:00 Introduction to Nicholas Avramis: A Canadian Immigration Consultant in South Africa

00:50 The Journey from Toronto to Johannesburg: Nicholas's Story

02:41 Diving into Canadian Immigration Consulting

04:28 Challenges and Perspectives of an RCIC Abroad

05:53 The Global Competition for Talent and Canada's Position

07:38 Navigating the Complexities of Immigration Policy and Perception

15:31 The Impact of Processing Times on Immigration and Canadian Brand

16:01 Personal Experiences with the Visa Office: A Closer Look

21:01 The Ongoing Struggle with IRCC Post-COVID

23:16 Navigating Visa Processing Challenges

24:03 The Impact of Visa Delays on International Education

25:05 Exploring the Decision-Making Process in Visa Applications

25:34 The Role of Locally Engaged Staff in Visa Decisions

26:56 Prioritizing Applications: A Call for Urgency

28:28 Addressing Canada's Immigration System: A Consultant's Perspective

28:57 The Need for Increased Permanent Residency Numbers

34:16 Proposals for Reforming Canada's Immigration System

40:21 A Positive Outlook on Canada's Immigration Future


and more!


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If you're an immigration professional looking to guest on the show then get in touch with Josh and check out our automated immigration platform here: https://visto.ai/


Where to find Nicholas:

https://beaverimmigration.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-avramis-10b12b2/


An Immigration Consultant's Journey from Toronto to South Africa | CIPP with Nicholas Avramis


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