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Sumit Choudhary

Kitchener,Canada

Summary

Dynamic Immigration Specialist with extensive expertise in Canadian immigration policy and stakeholder collaboration, developed at Medavie. Demonstrated success in process improvement and data management, effectively streamlining immigration pathways. Skilled in regulatory compliance and confidentiality, consistently delivering impactful solutions that enhance service delivery and align with organizational objectives.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Immigration and Settlement Specialist

Medavie
04.2024 - 07.2025
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Operations, Finance, Medavie HealthEd) to assess workforce needs, supply trends, and integration capacity by occupation and province.
  • Engage with external stakeholders (regulators, governments, educational institutions) to support licensure, immigration pathways, and recruitment missions.
  • Design and maintain detailed process maps and procedures for licensure, immigration, and settlement across the pre-arrival, arrival, and post-arrival stages.
  • Develop and administer surveys and reports related to international recruitment initiatives.
  • Provide support to HR teams and employees with immigration stream navigation, documentation, and general inquiries.

Immigration Specialist

Vialto Partners LLP
02.2022 - 04.2024
  • Lead immigration file preparation (LMIAs, work permits, PR applications)
  • Manage end-to-end visa and immigration applications for global assignments.
  • Coordinate with government authorities, consulates, and external vendors for documentation and processing.
  • Liaised with internal/external stakeholders to streamline processes and enhance service delivery
  • Maintain case management systems; monitor compliance and reporting metrics
  • Provide subject matter expertise, research and analytic support to develop perspectives and positions, strategic options, and direction/advice to senior decision-makers
  • Training new/junior team members on case management and immigration law forms and applications
  • Stay up to date with relevant immigration laws, regulations, and policies.

International Student Advisor (Contract)

Conestoga College
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Delivered immigration advice (study permits, PGWP, co-op permits) to international students
  • Ensured compliance with CICC standards in documentation and advising practices
  • Maintained detailed consultation records and safeguarded confidential information

Immigration Specialist

PwC Law LLP
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Support seniors to handle the end-to-end immigration process for employees, including visa applications, work permits for simple and non-complex matters.
  • Prepared immigration forms, petitions, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance. Monitored case status and updated immigration databases
  • Advised clients on immigration processes, timelines, and potential risks in consultation with senior team members.
  • Support billing, prepare invoice reviews, and monitor service agreements

Immigration Assistant

HRI Consulting
Edmonton, Canada
01.2016 - 05.2020
  • Provided client support for immigration submissions and interviews
  • Researched immigration policies and prepared submission packages
  • Developed relationships with community stakeholders and external partners

Assistant Room Operations Manager

Doubletree by Hilton
Edmonton, Canada
05.2019 - 11.2019

Guest Services Supervisor- Rooms

Delta Centre Suites by Marriott
Edmonton, Canada
01.2018 - 05.2019

Guest Service Associate

Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort
Edmonton, Canada
08.2012 - 01.2018

Immigration Coordinator (Freelance)

YCI Immigration Services
Airdrie, Canada
  • Advised international clients on pathways to immigrate to Canada
  • Researched and interpreted Canadian immigration policies and procedures
  • Assisted with education admissions and visa application strategies

Education

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) -

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)
08.2025

Certificate in Immigration Laws, Policies & Procedures -

University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
09.2018

Post-Graduate Certificate in Event Management -

Algonquin College
Ottawa, Canada
07.2012

Bachelor of Arts -

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, UK
07.2008

Skills

  • Canadian immigration policy and application expertise
  • Stakeholder collaboration
  • Process improvement
  • Data management
  • Reporting
  • Project management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Confidentiality
  • Reward and program management

Personal Information

Relocation: open for relocation

Certification

  • Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

Timeline

Immigration and Settlement Specialist

Medavie
04.2024 - 07.2025

Immigration Specialist

Vialto Partners LLP
02.2022 - 04.2024

International Student Advisor (Contract)

Conestoga College
09.2021 - 02.2022

Immigration Specialist

PwC Law LLP
05.2020 - 09.2021

Assistant Room Operations Manager

Doubletree by Hilton
05.2019 - 11.2019

Guest Services Supervisor- Rooms

Delta Centre Suites by Marriott
01.2018 - 05.2019

Immigration Assistant

HRI Consulting
01.2016 - 05.2020

Guest Service Associate

Edmonton Marriott at River Cree Resort
08.2012 - 01.2018

Immigration Coordinator (Freelance)

YCI Immigration Services

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) -

College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)

Certificate in Immigration Laws, Policies & Procedures -

University of British Columbia

Post-Graduate Certificate in Event Management -

Algonquin College

Bachelor of Arts -

Glasgow Caledonian University

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