IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATE - Anton & Wiloski LLP / Mississauga, ON - Feb 2023 - Present
- Process and submit various types of immigration applications within economic, family, and business classes.
- Act as co-counsel in IRB hearings and adoption cases at the Ontario Court of Justice.
- Conduct extensive legal research to craft compelling arguments supported by legal precedents.
- Oversee the complete client journey, from consultations to application submission and status inquiries.
- Liaise with IRCC, IRB, CBSA, and government agencies to advance client applications.
- Lead and mentor a team of two legal assistants.
SENIOR IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT & FOUNDER - ABT Legal / Brampton, ON - Jan 2018 - Jun 2022
- Achieved 95% success rate on applications including family sponsorship, work and study permits, visitor visas,
express entry, provincial nominee programs, LMIA, citizenship, criminal rehab, and Canadian Suspension Records.
- Drafted essential supporting documents, including letters of invitation and explanation letters.
- Delivered legal counsel and optimal immigration options to clients based on unique client circumstances.
- Expertly converted leads into clients through strong knowledge of immigration laws.
- Consulted with IRCC, CICC, CBSA, and IRB to support client applications.
- Creative producer of social media content under Instagram handle @visawithartee.
PARALEGAL - NL Law Firm / Toronto, ON - Jun 2014 - Jan 2015
- Handled and reviewed various applications, including express entry, temporary resident permits, spousal sponsorship, intercompany transfers, and LMIA applications.
- Drafted various immigration documents such as letters, affidavits, contracts, and agreements.
- Advocated for clients in deportation cases at the Immigration Division Board.
