Canadian Immigration 101 for International Students and Professionals with Veronica Sepehr

In today’s episode, we reconnect with Season 1 guest Veronica Sepehr, Registered Canadian immigration consultant (RCIC), to talk about Canadian immigration and some of the key tips and information anyone interested in building a life and career in Canada post-graduation should know.  If you have been thinking about Canada as a potential destination for your next professional steps, this episode is your starting point. After that, you can find Veronica Sepehr on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronicasepehr/ and work with her through her company, Westdale Immigration by visiting its website https://westdaleimmigration.com/ and booking a consultation at https://tidycal.com/westdale. She also recently started a newsletter that you can sign up for at https://nain.kit.com  Keywords Canadian immigration, regulated consultants, international students, permanent residence, work permits, immigration process, Canada education, visa tips Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Canadian immigration and Veronica Sepehr 02:03 Difference between Canadian immigration consultants and lawyers 03:58 The process of becoming a regulated Canadian immigration consultant 06:54 Key considerations for international students moving to Canada 10:03 Choosing designated learning institutions and their benefits 12:00 Steps to prepare for permanent residence in Canada 16:59 When and why clients typically reach out for immigration advice 21:51 Common misconceptions and the value of early preparation 27:05 Patience, timing, and staying informed in the immigration process 29:59 Final thoughts on Canada's opportunities and misconceptions Lucky to Be Here is a podcast that showcases those who took the leap to build lives and careers across countries. They share their stories, their lessons, and their advice to show us what it means, and what it takes, to build a life and career abroad.  Lucky to Be Here is hosted by Dr. Analía Gómez Vidal, C.P.C. and produced by AGV Services LLC. Visit our website https://www.agvservicesllc.com/luckytobehere to join our newsletter to receive our episodes in your inbox with career development reflections and resources and to connect in between episodes. Sponsored by Creative Colony Spaces. Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: ZZ6YHENUCSA89QKZ, A4V6H0GQ4WRSHGWI © 2026 AGV Services LLC. All rights reserved.