The 2022 National Citizenship and Immigration Conference
Commitment to Excellence: Strategies, Solutions and Successes: The Next Chapter
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Commit to excellence at this year's National Citizenship and Immigration Conference (NCIC), as we navigate a rapidly changing industry by offering strategies, solutions, and successes for the modern consultant.
The National Capital Region serves as a stunning backdrop to our 17th annual national conference, where this year we'll gather to reconnect. Whether you take part in Ottawa at the Marriott Hotel or attend online, our hybrid conference offers plenty of opportunities to learn, broaden your horizons, and strive for excellence. With sessions on industry updates, policy changes, panels on navigating digitization and online portals, discussion on cross border opportunities, mock hearings and sessions, practice updates and tips, we'll provide a path to move from survival to success. Join us, as we commit to excellence, and start the next chapter. The Gala will be held at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau (limited tickets) https://www.historymuseum.ca/ Stay at the Marriott Hotel Ottawa! Exclusive group rates are available for in-person attendees at the Marriott Hotel Ottawa for $169 per night beginning Tuesday, May 24, 2022 and ending Saturday, May 28, 2022. Book your room today! Reserve your accommodation using CAPIC's group rate: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1641928413432&key=GRP&app=resvlink
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Speakers
Katharina (Kay) Kontaxis
RCIC / CRIC
Mrs. Katharina Kontaxis, RCIC first studied law in Austria, Europe from 1996 to 2000. Then, she immigrated to Canada. Upon completion of her Canadian post-secondary education, she worked in Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, and Edmonton. After 20 years of work experience in the legal field, she founded her own immigration consultancy – KIS Migration – in Edmonton, Alberta.
Her unique perspective on legal issues is based on her professional career in three languages: English, French and German. The broad exposure to different cultures and languages has provided her with extensive experience arguing complex matters on behalf of her customers. She truly understands the subtle nuances of the ever-changing Canadian immigration and citizenship laws and policies. With the motto “clients-first” in mind, she provides timely and efficient quality services as a Canadian immigration consultant, instructor, and author.
Since 2018, she has written several articles on immigration law and legal research that were published at MyConsultant.ca. Furthermore, she offers her assistance as IMMe Forum expert at CAPIC. She has also taught the Foundations of Canadian Immigration Law course of the Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law at Queen’s University, Faculty of Law since fall 2021.
Additionally, she instructs CPD courses for IMLIN since 2021. Previously, she lectured all courses of the Online Immigration Consultant Program at Herzing College in Toronto from 2018 to 2021."
Melanie Goldsworthy
RCIC / CRIC
Mihaela Kerezova
RCIC / CRIC
Isabella Kowalewski
RCIC / CRIC
Isabella Kowalewski is a member in good standing with CICC. An immigrant herself, Isabella is passionate about helping others achieve their immigration dreams and has been following this passion for close to 27 years. She was “discovered” by a former immigration officer while her own immigration to Canada case was being processed and since1995 for the next 6 years she passionately trained and gained experience.
Since 2001, Isabella manages her own company E Immigration Inc. in Toronto. She graduated with Honors from Seneca College IPP in 2003 Experienced in a variety of case work, Isabella specializes in family class, humanitarian cases and tribunal work (she represents clients at IRB for their residency obligations appeals, detention reviews, and family class appeals). Isabella is committed and engaged with her clients, she supports and guides them every step of the way. With attention to detail and her straight up style, Isa is a force to be reckoned with on her files. Active in her profession. Isabella is involved in participating and leading educational seminars and mentors others. A lot of her clients are Polish – as is she. For the past almost 15 years Isabella writes a weekly column on immigration topics in Polish newspaper “Gazeta Gazeta” called “Ask Isabella”. She was interviewed by Polish TV and radio in Ontario. Happily, settled in the country north of Toronto, mom to her sons, she and her family spend their spare time breeding and raising German Shepherd Dogs.
Discount Codes
Conference attendees can book through Air Canada to receive a special, discounted rate. Please use promo code "HP37U341" when booking.
The following terms and conditions apply:
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Ottawa, YOW (ON).
- The travel period begins Thursday, May 19, 2022 and ends Friday, June 03, 2022.
- Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
- For North America 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel 10% on standard fares & higher.
- However, all bookings made using the promotion code will count toward the minimum 10 passenger requirement for Meetings and Conventions events.
- Please visit www.aircanada.ca to book.
Conference attendees can book through WestJet to receive discounted rates.
WestJet is offering 5% off Econo* and 10% off EconoFlex and Premium fares for travel within Canada and 2% off Econo*, 5% off EconoFlex and 10% off Premium base fares for guests travelling trans-border. Please use coupon code " S88PF15" when booking.
Applicable Rules
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Ottawa
- The travel period begins: 5/19/2022
- The travel period ends: 6/3/2022
- No discount will apply to Basic or Business class bookings.
To take advantage of this offer, please use the code listed and visit www.westjet.com/conventions to make a booking online.
VALID: May 24th 2022 to May 28th 2022
TERRITORY: From all stations throughout the VIA system to Ottawa, Ontario and return.
RESTRICTIONS: Fare applies to a maximum of two passengers per booking. One complimentary stopover is allowed at no additional charge. For travel on all fare plans in Business class, the first stopover is allowed at no additional charge, provided that this stopover takes place in Toronto, Montréal or Ottawa only.
DISCOUNT: 10% off the best available fare in Economy, Economy Plus, Business, Business Plus, Sleeper class. "Subject to the conditions and restrictions of the fare plan to which the additional discount is being applied."
EXCEPTION: Discount does not apply in any Escape fares and Prestige Class.
IDENTIFICATION: Participants must reference the event’s VIA convention discount code: 14208.
Venue
Ottawa Marriott Hotel
100 Kent Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5R7