Abi Adhikari
Lethbridge,AB
Summary
Career & Academic Advising, Immigration Specialist,
Project Management, Research, Interpretation,Fundraising, teaching, community-minded, flexible, time conscious, cultural awareness.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Career & Academic Advisor- Immigration Advisor
Lethbridge College
Lethbridge, AB
03.2015 - Current
- Immigration Guidance: International student advisors provide information and guidance on immigration regulations and requirements, including visas, study permits, work permits, and extensions
- I helped students understand the processes and ensure compliance with immigration laws
- Academic and Personal Support: Advisors offer academic counseling to international students, helping them understand academic policies, choose appropriate courses, and develop study plans
- They may also assist students in resolving academic challenges and provide referrals to academic support services
- Orientation and Integration: I organized orientation programs to help new international students familiarize themselves with the institution, campus resources, and Canadian culture
- They may provide information on accommodation, healthcare, transportation, and local community services
- Advising and Advocacy: I provide one-on-one advising sessions to address individual student concerns, including academic, personal, and immigration-related matters
- Outreach and Education: I also participate in outreach activities, including workshops, seminars, and events, to provide information to prospective international students, parents, and recruitment agencies
- Assessed the student's stage of development, assisted student in establishing realistic and attainable goals
- Assessed prospective and current students' personal characteristics, skills and interests via one-to-one interviews and/or group sessions
- Completed need assessment, Provided appropriate help based on their need, advice and recommendations based on interviews/test results and need assessment
- Organized and presented on workshops, offering practical assistance with career choice and options, referred student to employment and career professional as needed.
Immigration Consulting
Cross Atlantic Immigration Consulting
Lethbridge, AB
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Oversee all aspects of the Visa and Immigration Service ensuring that the process runs smoothly
- Completed eligibility assessment for different immigration programs at provincial and federal level
- Interview all clients and handle with applications face to face and by virtual meeting (online) determine client eligibility
- Supervise the completion of all relevant visa and immigration documents and ensure that they are received within the time limit set by the government
- Eligible to present clients before the Immigration and Refugee Board
- Review and ensure that all of the information provided by clients is accurate and correct preparing and checking all legal documents
- Represented clients applying for entry into the country, negotiated on behalf of clients
- Assumed full responsibility of all Immigration issues and operations remaining up to date with any changes to legislation.
Disability Service Worker (Complex Need)
Quest Support Services
Lethbridge, AB
01.2013 - 04.2015
- Support individual with complex need to become independent
- Helped to maintain healthy life, support to make best decisions according to resources available
- Facilitate to keep connection with family and community
- Provided medication according to medication administration protocol
- Completed necessary paper works
- Attended /completed required trainings and meetings.
Interpretation and Translation
Lethbridge Family Service – Immigrant Services
Lethbridge, AB
03.2010 - 03.2015
- Translate and interpret English to Nepali/Bhutanese and vice versa
- Interpreted for Lethbridge Regional Police and Lethbridge Court House
- Worked with Victim services and Police service at the time of emergency
- Provide language support on counseling and problem resolution to address various issues of Nepali speaking immigrants
- Assist Immigrants to complete necessary paper work
- Provided support in accessing the medical, educational, and social services.
Seniors Project Coordinator
Lethbridge Family Services – Immigrant Services
Lethbridge, AB
06.2013 - 02.2015
- Conducted research on challenges faced by immigrant seniors
- Organized focus groups, collected qualitative data, analyzed, and interpreted data according to funder's guidelines
- Prepared research final report with research findings on challenges in transition for immigrant seniors
- Developed Programs for engaging immigrant seniors in community development
- Organized ESL programs for immigrant seniors, conduct meetings for curriculum development
- Organized “Learning Café” for immigrant seniors and engaged them in different activities
- Organized community garden for immigrant seniors, engaged immigrant seniors in volunteerism, donated produce to local food bank in community
- Presented projects at different community conferences, (CMARD conference 2014, & Grey Matter conference 2014).
Education
IRB Specialization program (Specialization in Immigration Tribunals- Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada) - Immigration Law
College of Immigration & Citizenship Canada CICC
2022
Immigration Consulting Diploma - Immigration Law
Ashton College, Vancouver, BC, Canada
2017
Bachelor of Management, Major: Marketing (B Mgt.) - Management
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
Lethbridge, AB2014
Non-Profit Organizational Management Diploma (PGDM) - Community Development
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
India2005
MBA - Management & Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
India2004
BBA - Business Studies
University of North Bengal
Darjeeling, India2002
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Emotional awareness
- Decision-Making
- Cultural Awareness
- Documentation And Reporting
- Disability Awareness
- Cross-cultural understanding
- Relationship Building
Certification
- Immigration Consulting RCIC – College of Immigration Consultant of Canada
- Immigration Consulting – Specialization in Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada IRB
- Career Assessment and advising (Psychometric assessment)
Languages
English
Hindi
Nepali
Dzongkha (Bhutanese)
Timeline
Immigration Consulting
Cross Atlantic Immigration Consulting
05.2018 - 12.2022
Career & Academic Advisor- Immigration Advisor
Lethbridge College
03.2015 - Current
Seniors Project Coordinator
Lethbridge Family Services – Immigrant Services
06.2013 - 02.2015
Disability Service Worker (Complex Need)
Quest Support Services
01.2013 - 04.2015
Interpretation and Translation
Lethbridge Family Service – Immigrant Services
03.2010 - 03.2015
IRB Specialization program (Specialization in Immigration Tribunals- Immigration & Refugee Board of Canada) - Immigration Law
College of Immigration & Citizenship Canada CICC
Immigration Consulting Diploma - Immigration Law
Ashton College, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Bachelor of Management, Major: Marketing (B Mgt.) - Management
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
Non-Profit Organizational Management Diploma (PGDM) - Community Development
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, India
MBA - Management & Finance
Sikkim Manipal University
BBA - Business Studies
University of North Bengal