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Cheryl Meheden

Cheryl is the founder and principal of Tradewinds Immigration & Visa Services. Inspired by the rich cultural diversity of Canada, Cheryl attended the University of British Columbia and obtained a post-graduate credential in immigration law, policies, and procedures with the goal of guiding people along their immigration path. In addition to being a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), a registered and licensed member in good standing of the CICC (College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants), and a member of CAPIC (Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants), Cheryl has a PhD from Walden University, an MBA from the Edinburgh School of Business, and undergraduate credentials from Athabasca University and the University of Lethbridge.

You can be confident that you will receive a high level of professional service. Cheryl combines her education with many years of work experience as a university professor, immigration settlement counsellor, small business owner, and employment counsellor with Human Resources and Skill Development Canada (HRSDC). The common element in these roles is helping people navigate complex systems.

Cheryl’s contributions have been recognized by the Global Leadership Academy and by the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) where she won the innovation award for best international education program. Cheryl looks forward to helping you on your immigration path and encourages you to book a consultation today.

Sarah-Jean Sormaz

Client Care Coordinator

Sarah-Jean is the Client Care Coordinator at Tradewinds Immigration & Visa Services. Sarah-Jean combines her passion for supporting individuals and families with high level organizational skills to ensure efficient file management. This results in a well managed immigration process that produces strong applications for immigration candidates.

As Client Care Coordinator Sarah-Jean maintains constant contact while gathering information, answering questions, and preparing documents. Clients appreciate her helpful nature and kind approach. Immigration is a complicated process and Sarah-Jean can provide answers. Sarah-Jean’s job title is well suited to her, as she truly cares about clients.

Sarah-Jean graduated from University of Lethbridge, receiving an undergraduate degree majoring in Sociology and Psychology. Sarah-Jean has a passion for supporting individuals from all walks of life and has built an impressive set of interpersonal skills from a wide range of experiences in customer care and customer service occupations. She takes a trauma informed lens approach in all interactions that she has, and thrives on new challenges and meeting people. Sarah-Jean looks forward to helping you with all aspects of your immigration application.

Nur Intan

Client Intake Administrator

Nur Intan is the Client Intake Administrator at Tradewinds Immigration & Visa Services. Nur leverages her background in law and case experience to work with clients in a variety of circumstances. In addition to her competence, her calm and friendly demeanor helps put clients at ease.

As Client Intake Administrator Nur manages client files to ensure they meet the high standards set out by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Clients are assured that her methodical approach results in the strongest possible submission for their immigration application. Nur has personal experience with the immigration process. With the assistance of Tradewinds Immigration & Visa Services, Nur achieved permanent residence in 2023.

Nur is a graduate of University of Indonesia, where she studied law at Bandung Islamic. For the past ten years she has been working in law offices as a legal consultant in the cities of Jakarta and Bandung, Indonesia. Her education and experience contribute to her competency as Client Intake Administrator, where she excels at putting all immigration applications through a rigorous vetting process. Nur looks forward to assisting you with the immigration process.

We guarantee service from Registered Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) who are members in good standing of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and also members of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC). Consultants are specially trained, qualified and intimately familiar with Canadian immigration policies. An RCIC is the best person to guide you through the immigration process.

How can Tradewinds Immigration & Visa Services Help?

We can work on your behalf to help prepare the strongest possible application by assessing your case to determine the best approach, suggesting ways to improve your ranking, identifying documents you need to provide, and submitting your completed application.

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Benefits of Using an RCIC

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC) know Canada’s visa system thoroughly. It is the RCIC’s job to keep up to date with the latest policy changes and ongoing professional licensing requirements. With a strong working knowledge of Canada’s immigration system and available visas, they can advise you on which visas you qualify for and for which you should apply.
RCIC’s are licensed with a regulatory body. Obtaining authority to operate as a RCIC means the consultant completed a rigorous process and meets strict standards, including staying up to date on regulations, completing ongoing professional development, and adhering to a strict code of conduct.
The RCIC can liaise with the Canadian Immigration authorities and your employer on your behalf. They ensure that your application meets the requirements of the Canadian Immigration authorities, decreasing errors and reducing delays thar occur with incomplete or inaccurate information.
An RCIC can create a personalized immigration strategy for you. Not only do Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants know the Canadian immigration system well, but they are professional strategists qualified to guide you successfully through the complexities of Canada’s visa system.
RCIC’s are professionals in their field. They are obliged to provide you with honest, reliable feedback on your options, while also advising you on the entire immigration process. You might even receive information that you had not considered which could broaden your immigration opportunities to Canada. The RCIC is required to inform and educate their clients.

Public Register

CICC maintains a registry of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCICs) and Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIAs) to identify the professionals it regulates. To confirm if a consultant is a Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant please click here.

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