E40 (mini) Last Episode of 2022 and What to Expect for 2023! 

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Second last episode of 2022, so here is a fun one with my favourite podcast and youtube channels!  

E39 (mini) My Top 10 Podcast and Youtube Channel Recommendations

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In this week’s episode, I sit down with Piper Riley Thompson! 

[Side note: I was on her and Erin O’Rourke’s podcast “Off the Tracks” just over a year ago, and was thrilled when she agreed to swap seats for my podcast! Their podcast was one of the first podcasts I was a guest on and it helped me pull the trigger on starting my own podcast.]

We discussed her journey to law school, passing the Ontario bar exam, starting her own business, moving to Manitoba and Alberta, and lastly…retiring her license! This episode is one of my longer ones but it really is worth every second! 

It was a pleasure to catch up with Piper and I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we did!

WHERE TO FIND PIPER:

HER LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piperrileythompson/ 

HER PODCAST: https://www.offthetrackspodcast.com/ 

HER BUSINESS: https://www.ontariobarexamcoach.com/

Off the Tracks Podcast Episode Featuring Rebecca B. Tripp

Episode 23: Paralegal Perspective

https://www.offthetrackspodcast.com/episodes/ep-23-paralegal-perspective 

E38 An Interview with Ontario Bar Exam Coach Founder, Piper Riley Thompson

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In this weeks episode I speak with Emeline Nozieres. Emeline is located in Quebec, Canada and just graduated from the D.E.S.S. en réglementation canadienne et québécoise de l'immigration (DESS in Canadian and Quebec immigration regulations) from the Université de Montréal. 

To become an Immigration Consultant, an individual must now complete a CICC-accredited program offered at either Université de Montréal (delivered in French) or Queens University (delivered in English).

You must also complete an exam to officially become a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and Emeline also just passed this exam! 

We discussed her background, details of the program, and the differences between when we wrote the exam. Spoiler: When I wrote the exam in February 2021 it was an open-book exam, whereas now it is a closed-book exam!

If you have any questions about the contents of this episode, please feel free to reach out!

E37  The new CICC-accredited program at Université de Montréal with Emeline Nozieres

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There is a new five-digit NOC system replacing the 2011 four digit system. If you have yet to receive your Invitation to Apply for Express Entry but have submitted your Express Entry Profile, it's now time to update those NOC codes!

To learn more about the new NOC system you can visit my blog: https://rebeccabtripp.com/2022/11/14/new-noc-system/

Or visit these government websites: 

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/find-national-occupation-code-2021.html

https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/

https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/Versions/ChangesNoc

E36(Mini) New NOC System and Your Express Entry Profile

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In this mini/solo episode, I give a general overview of the different Canadian immigration statuses, and discuss the concept of 'multiple citizenships'.

E35(mini) Canadian Immigration Statuses and Multiple Citizenships

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When it comes to government fees, most application fees are for processing your application only. Once the processing starts, you will not be eligible for a refund of your payment, even if your application is refused.

There are exceptions to this rule though. Here is a list of fees that are refundable if your application is refused:

- Consular Fee (varies)

- Employer Compliance Fee (CAD $230)

- Open Work Permit (LMIA exempt) Fee (CAD $100)

- International Experience Class Fee (CAD $156)

- Right of Permanent Residence Fee (CAD $515)

- Right of Citizenship Fee (CAD $100)

*Note: A Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant cannot refund their professional service fees if your application is rejected. This is called "Contingency Fees" and is strictly prohibited by the CICC. 

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E34(mini) Can I get a refund if my Canadian immigration application is refused?

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In this mini-solo episode, I discuss the three legal professionals that can help you with your Canadian immigration matter: Canadian Immigration Lawyers, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) and Ontario Licensed Paralegals. Note: Paralegals and Consultants have a narrow scope of practice and cannot provide the same services as a lawyer. 

Verify a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and/or Ontario Licensed Paralegal by going to their governing bodies websites:

CICC for RCIC: https://college-ic.ca/protecting-the-public/find-an-immigration-consultant?l=en-CA

LSO for Paralegals: https://lso.ca/public-resources/finding-a-lawyer-or-paralegal/lawyer-and-paralegal-directory 

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E33(mini) Who can help me with my Canadian immigration matter?

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In this week’s episode of The Applicant Podcast I speak with fellow RCIC, Marina V. Synder. Marina has a background in Business Administration, International Commerce, and completed her immigration consultant education at UBC. She is now a RCIC who is also licensed to provide immigration legal services in Québec and Saskatchewan.    

We discuss her educational background, the immigration consultant profession and her business. She also gives some great tips for those looking to self-represent and for those who would like to work with an immigration consultant or immigration lawyer.    

If you want to learn more about Marina V. Synder and her business, you can visit her website: www.iamgoingtocanada.ca

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E32 The Immigration Consultant Profession with RCIC Marina V. Snyder

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In this weeks episode I speak with Lawyer and Podcast Host, Erin O’Rourke. Erin started started her law firm in 2020 during the peak of the pandemic and then started Off the Tracks Podcast in early 2021 with her friend and fellow lawyer Piper Riley Thompson. 

Side note: Their podcast was one of the first podcasts I was a guest on and it helped me pull the trigger on starting my own podcast (link below to that episode)! 

In this episode I get the opportunity to discuss with Erin her path that lead her to becoming a lawyer (including her time in Tel Aviv), her current work in immigration tribunals and detention reviews, along with what she would change in the legal industry if she had the power to do so. It was a pleasure to catch up with Erin and I hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we did! 

🎙Welcome to The Applicant Podcast.  I’m your host, Rebecca Tripp. I’ve graduated from five (5) post-secondary school programs (attending both university and college), I own my own law office now and no, I’m not a lawyer. I’m a licensed paralegal and immigration consultant and on this YouTube channel/podcast, I want to discuss education, immigration, and the law. 🇨🇦 

WHERE TO FIND ERIN: 

HER FIRM: https://www.erinorourkelaw.ca/ 

HER PODCAST: https://www.offthetrackspodcast.com/ 

Off the Tracks Podcast Episode Featuring Rebecca B. Tripp Episode 23: Paralegal Perspective https://www.offthetrackspodcast.com/episodes/ep-23-paralegal-perspective 👋 

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