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

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! Make sure to "like" and subscribe to stay up to date on the latest episodes. 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 #canadaimmigration #immigrationpodcast #podcast #canadianimmigration #immigrationlawyer