ANIN SETYO
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
Burnaby
Summary
Experienced and licensed Immigration Consultant (RCIC-IRB) with almost a decade in progressive expertise supporting foreign nationals and institutions. Proven ability to lead complex immigration casework, streamline service delivery, guide high-performing teams. Known for translating shifting immigration policies into clear, compliant strategies to enhance clients' success and institutional integrity. Subject-matter expert in strategic advisory on Canadian immigration and mobility strategies. Hold the specialized designation to represent individuals before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Background includes managing large and complex caseloads in a law firm practice and leading student services in post-secondary education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)
Bell Alliance LLP, Vancouver, BC
01.2016 - 2025
- Managed a high volume caseloads of 150 – 200 applications annually with over 95% approval rate. Cases included but not limited to: study and work permits, federal permanent residency cases, family class, LMIA, inadmissibility, restoration cases, criminal rehabilitation, and provincial nominee class.
- Performed strategic assessment of best-suited immigration solutions for clients, detailed step-by-step processes, designed application foundation, identified material legal issues, and applied suitable regulations and policies to increase the success chance for clients
- Analyzed changes in IRCC and CBSA programs and immigration trends; proposed program solutions to upper management to ensure continuous regulatory compliance and the firm's ability to meet the market needs
- Trained and mentored of junior consultants, administrative assistants, and case processors to increase both their effectiveness in case involvement and knowledge capacity
- Created rapport with clients swiftly based on high level of understanding of the clients' needs, prompt and transparent communication with focus on finding solutions, and flexibility in methods of communications per the clients’ preference
- Communicated with various stakeholders, such as immigration officers and/or accompanying family members, in efficient manners allowing for understanding of complex case quickly with the goal to influence a thought-process or behaviour that will lead to a successful outcome
Manager, Co-op Department
Greystone College & ILSC Consulting Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed staff and optimized personnel performance by setting of clear roles expectations and goals, feedback and coaching, professional training and development, recruitment, management of schedules and time off, resolving conflicts, and fostering positive work environment
- Assessed and reorganized personnel roles within the department as a solution that led to a 100% increase in employee efficiency rate, allowing the department to handle more students and tasks without increasing the department budget
- Expanded students opportunities by increasing the number of co-op employers. This was achieved using a new outreach method adopted by all of the department staff
Coordinator, Co-op Program
ILSC
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Developed and coordinated the school's co-op programs; championed program improvement initiatives based on stakeholder feedback, demonstrating adaptability and a commitment to excellence.
- Cultivated a positive collaborative relationship with students by providing useful tools such as, resume building tips, job hunting tips, interview preparation assistance, career counselling, etc.
- Created a new program based on an IRCC study and work pathway, which in the first year of inception achieved nearly 250 new registrations (doubled the number of department program participants)
Education
Immigration Consulting Diploma -
Ashton College
Vancouver01-2015
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources and International Business
Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia
01-2011
Skills
Canadian Immigration Expertise: deep RCIC knowledge with experience managing complex, high-stakes immigration files for student and workers Experience in policy insights and analysis, including strategic advising in procedural improvements and regulatory compliance
Student-Centered Service Delivery: skilled in one-on-one and group advising, including escalated and sensitive cases, using in-depth knowledge of an international student lifecycle
Leadership & Team Support: proven team lead and mentor, fostering consistency and confidence across advising staff Effective in planning, delivering and evaluating immigration-related programs and trainings
Data-Driven Improvements: comfortable with metrics, trend analysis and continuous service enhancement
Policy Insight & Strategic Advising: trusted expertise to consult on
Affiliations
2015 - present
- The College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants
- Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultant – CAPIC
Timeline
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)
Bell Alliance LLP, Vancouver, BC
01.2016 - 2025
Manager, Co-op Department
Greystone College & ILSC Consulting Services
01.2015 - 01.2016
Coordinator, Co-op Program
ILSC
01.2011 - 01.2015
Immigration Consulting Diploma -
Ashton College
Bachelor of Commerce - Human Resources and International Business
Sauder School of Business, University of British Columbia