Personal Support & Human Services

Immigration Administrative Assistant

Diploma
Credential
Diploma
Duration
Flexible
Delivery
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Field
Personal Support

Program overview

The Immigration Administrative Assistant diploma program prepares students for a wide range of opportunities within the immigration consultancy field. Students learn both the theoretical and practical aspects of the sector, assisting licensed lawyers or immigration consultants across areas such as permanent residency applications, provincial nominees, temporary visa applications and Canadian citizenship applications. The program also covers office procedures with a focus on case and file management, time and financial management, and client communication and record-keeping in compliance with professional standards.

What you'll learn

12 core subjects and skill areas covered across the program.

1Keyboarding
2Office Skills and Personal Computer Fundamentals
3Word Processing and Spreadsheets
4Grammar Essentials for Business Writing and Correspondence
5Job Search and Resume Writing
6Canadian Immigration Law and Policy
7Business and Skilled Worker Classes
8Family Unification
9Temporary Entry / Labour Market Impact Assessment
10Legal Research
11Refugee Protection
12Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Career opportunities

Roles graduates are prepared to pursue.

Immigration Administrative AssistantImmigration Practice Support StaffImmigration Consultancy Agency Assistant

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