Rinki Haque
Hamilton,ON
Summary
Licensed Immigration Practitioner and a Paralegal graduate with extensive experience in case management, legal compliance, and major client relationships, ready to leverage expertise in immigration and refugee law to drive successful outcomes. Proficient in CRM systems, offering strategic support and mentorship. Seeking to contribute to a dynamic team with a focus on growth and excellence in immigration services.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
CVERSE IMMIGRATION & VISA CONSULTANCY
IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST, RCIC
09.2025 - Current
- Conducted comprehensive eligibility assessments for clients.
- Provided expert advice based on client profiles and goals. Prepared, completed, and submitted accurate applications.
- Compiled and reviewed documentation, ensuring strict compliance.
- Managed all official correspondence with IRCC on behalf of clients.
- Monitored application statuses, provided timely client updates.
- Maintained in-depth knowledge of evolving immigration regulations, policies, and case law to ensure compliant and strategic service.
- Upheld the ethical and professional standards mandated by the College. Manage accounting tasks such as payable, statements, refunds etc.
MENTOR- CAREER DEVELOPMENT
COLLEGE OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP CONSULTANTS-CICC
Hamilton, Ontario
04.2025 - 09.2025
- Monitor/coach newly licensed practitioners and co-associates with administrative follow up for good corporate strategies.
- Facilitated individual discussions while mentoring, ensuring growth of both success and challenge gaps during early professional profile.
- Conduct weekly classes providing phenomenal training and real-life examples to showcase the practical applications in mentorship roles.
- Legal expertise sessions on current CICC rules, regulatory updates, ethics as relate within immigration in the overseeing legal audience.
- Provided mentorship in virtual practice management, liability, risk assessments, and professional developmental goals.
- Created and maintained educational resources (website, twitter, webinars) to enhance mentor learning and skill development.
- Overall strategic guidance on critical case management and marketing diligence, educational resources.
- Created inclusive, engaging learning environments to support diverse learner needs.
- Supported participants in identifying and overcoming career-related challenges to achieve their long-term career goals.
- Reviewed and evaluated assistance, providing coach/effective feedback.
LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATE- CORPORATE IMMI- US & CDN
MAMANN SANDALUK LLP
Toronto, ON
01.2023 - 03.2025
- Maintained relationships and worked with major clients such as Metrolinx, ECCO Shoes, FCP Rail, Martinrea Canada & USA, among others
- Assisted in the preparation of C41, C42, C46, C10, C11, C12, GATS, and CUSMA applications
- Worked on ICT-start up, LMIA-based work permits, International Mobility Program, PGWP, PNP, OINP work permit applications
- Assisted in LMIA-based work permit applications, TRV, BV (after-sales), VR and EE (CEC/FSW), TRV, webform submissions, and ATIP requests to IRCC.
- Extensive use of APR portal, LMIA portal, PR portal, and employer portal with ESDC
- Responsible for document collection and review, scheduling and attending client calls, and maintaining calendars
- Prepared legal submissions via online, consular, or POE processes (CBSA/IRCC)
- Managed accounts payable and receivable, issued payment receipts and invoices, handled refunds and collections
- Maintained constant communication with clients through high volumes of daily emails and phone calls
- Followed up with ESDC, participated in calls with ESDC officers and IRCC agents
- Attended daily, weekly, and bi-weekly file update meetings with partners and fellows
- Coordinated with third-party vendors for services such as translation and job postings
MANAGING PARTNER & OWNER
CORE CANADA MIGRATION & CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD.
Mississauga, ON
12.2019 - 08.2023
- Directed strategic growth initiatives, enhancing market presence and profitability.
- Cultivated partnerships with key stakeholders to drive collaborative business opportunities.
- Streamlined operations by implementing process improvements, boosting team efficiency.
- Mentored junior partners, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Intake, Preparation & Submission.
- Professional conduct, ethics & liability.
- Accounting, account tracking, invoicing, and follow ups.
IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT- US & CDN MATTERS
MICHAEL H. NIREN LLP (VISA PLACE LEGAL)
Toronto, ON
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted paid consultation calls for US & CDN matters.
- Performed in-depth legal research on complex immigration matters.
- Reviewed TR PR applications, including H&C, visitor records, work permits, study permits, super visas, visitor sponsorship, PR in the S&C grounds, rehabilitation ... reconsideration, and appeal filing.
- Managed US immigration filings such as INs, various P, E, K, L, spousal sponsorship, FOIA, B1-B2, E2, and passport applications, as well as entry waivers.
- Attended regular team meetings to ensure ongoing cases and process improvements.
- Assisted senior associates with daily client communications, meetings, and legal research.
- Familiar with government correspondence and documentation including approval notices, RFEs, I-179s, CBP inquiries, USCIS, and Department of Homeland Security communications
- Maintained and managed 195-200 active client files concurrently under high-pressure conditions while ensuring the meeting deadlines.
- Increased effectiveness in productivity, detail-oriented, proactive, and professional liability standards.
- Collaborated with legal teams on case law records and immigration strategy development.
IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT
CORE VISA SERVICES
Vaughan, ON
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Advised clients on immigration processes and applicable regulations to ensure compliance.
- Conducted thorough assessments of client documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Developed tailored immigration strategies to meet client needs and objectives.
- Facilitated communication between clients and government agencies to streamline applications.
- Prepared a wide range of immigration applications, including LMIA, study permits, work permits, temporary resident visas, Express entry and Home Support (Caregiver) IRCC applications.
- Assisted clients with form preparation, documentation, and communication about their complex immigration exemptions.
PARALEGAL PROGRAM INTERNSHIP
ADELINE MOCANU & ASSOCIATES LLP
Toronto
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Represented clients in traffic-related matters before Justices of the Peace, including entering guilty pleas, request for adjournments, and assisting with trials, as instructed.
- Drafted and edited legal documents in a timely manner.
- Conducted legal research using FC, CanLII, Westlaw, LexisNexis.
- Created trial folders, drafted motions, managed exhibits.
- Maintained client database, reviewed files, researched dockets and performed general administrative duties.
- Scheduled first appointments and consults, managed office in a relevant and professional, efficient, professional manner.
- Assisted in communication between two partners and others, the Attorney General's office, and external lawyers.
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
BOWLING GREEN LOGISTICS, INC
Milton, ON
08.2015 - 12.2018
IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT INTERNSHIP
EME PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION- DOV MAIEROVITZ LLP
North York, ON
09.2018 - 10.2018
- Conducted legal research on case law related to asylum, study permits, spousal sponsorship, 1-160-F1 applications etc.
- Interviewed Clients via phone, email with impressive reasoning.
- Assisted in preparation of immigration law cases for clients.
- Attended at Court of Identifying various circumstances, provided oral and evidence, in case presentation.
- Entered client data into legal databases, compiled immigration forms, and supported judicial reviews, E-Z form, XB processing.
- Managed attorney scheduling, transcribed meeting.
Education
Paralegal Diploma - undefined
Herzing College
05.2019
Immigration Consultant - Immigration Law
Academy of Learning Career College
11.2018
Business Management - Finance & Administration
Humber School of Business
04.2006
Skills
- Immigration & refugee law
- Zoho CRM
- Administrative support
- Case management
- Litigation support
- CRM (HubSpot)
- INSZoom CRM
- Legal compliance
- Major client relations
- Notary public and commissioner
- Salesforce CRM
- PC Law
- Legal drafting
- Ms office proficient
- Time Management
Websites
Certification
Member in good standing with CICC,
P1 (Paralegal) Graduate
Business Graduate
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Immigration Practitioner
LANGUAGES
•English (Native)
•Bengali (Native)
•Hindi & Urdu (Proficient)
•Spanish (Conversational)
Timeline
CVERSE IMMIGRATION & VISA CONSULTANCY
IMMIGRATION SPECIALIST, RCIC
09.2025 - Current
MENTOR- CAREER DEVELOPMENT
COLLEGE OF IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP CONSULTANTS-CICC
04.2025 - 09.2025
LEGAL SUPPORT ASSOCIATE- CORPORATE IMMI- US & CDN
MAMANN SANDALUK LLP
01.2023 - 03.2025
IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT- US & CDN MATTERS
MICHAEL H. NIREN LLP (VISA PLACE LEGAL)
01.2022 - 12.2022
IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT
CORE VISA SERVICES
03.2020 - 11.2020
MANAGING PARTNER & OWNER
CORE CANADA MIGRATION & CONSULTANCY SERVICES LTD.
12.2019 - 08.2023
PARALEGAL PROGRAM INTERNSHIP
ADELINE MOCANU & ASSOCIATES LLP
10.2019 - 11.2019
IMMIGRATION CONSULTANT INTERNSHIP
EME PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION- DOV MAIEROVITZ LLP
09.2018 - 10.2018
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
BOWLING GREEN LOGISTICS, INC
08.2015 - 12.2018
Paralegal Diploma - undefined
Herzing College
Immigration Consultant - Immigration Law
Academy of Learning Career College
Business Management - Finance & Administration
Humber School of Business