Immigration Advising Canada

Maria Alekseeva

Senior Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

Maria became a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant in 2014 and has helped hundreds of clients to relocate or immigrate to Canada ever since. In 2010 she graduated from McMaster University and applied for Express Entry through the Canadian Experience Class immigration program in 2011. Maria’s application was refused in error, yet she was able to appeal the decision and as a result achieved an approval after all. This inspired her to help others who may have found themselves in a similar situation.

Alexandra Alekseeva

Case Manager

Alexandra is a Case Manager at Immigration Advising Canada. She holds a BSc in Psychology from York University. Alexandra arrived to Canada in 2010 and has undergone a long journey of various applications to extend her stay before eventually obtaining citizenship. She has been working with us ever since Maria founded the company. She navigates clients through the course of their applications and assists the consultants with the preparation and submission of cases.

David Valenta

Operations Manager

David leverages technology, eye for detail, and his love for puzzles to optimize and automate our business operations, so we can process more applications in less time. Moreover, he develops and updates our client instructions and checklists, and is experienced with all parts of processing H&C applications. He has an MSc in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and previously worked as consultant for tech startups.

Elena Tkacheva

Immigration Consultant (RCIC-IRB)

Elena is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant. She holds an MA in Peace and Conflict Studies from the University of Waterloo and a BA from Charles University in Prague. Before becoming a Permanent Resident, Elena spent 10 years as a student and worker across Canada and Europe. This experience led her to pursue a career in immigration, and support others in making Canada their new home. Elena specializes in Express Entry and Family Sponsorships and has extensive experience with refugee claims and Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds applications.

Natalia Tash

Legal Administrative Assistant

Natalia has been a newcomer to Canada herself more than 20 years ago and went through different immigration programs, including Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds. She is a highly motivated, humble individual, eager yet patient to help new arrivals on their journey to adapt and integrate into the Canadian lifestyle. Her educational background includes Psychology and Entrepreneurship at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is a member of the Philosophy Society at the TMU, and has extensive customer service experience.

Maria Kuchmenko

Legal Administrative Assistant

Maria graduated from Kyiv National Linguistic University. She has previously worked as executive assistant and documentation manager. At Immigration Advising Canada, she applies her perfect skills in text-writing/correcting, translation, filling out forms, and checking everything to a small detail, to help us process clients’ cases.

Natalia Linnik

Legal Administrative Assistant

Natalia has a Master's Degree in Law from Kyiv International University in Ukraine, and brings over 20 years of experience as an attorney in her own firm, Natalia Linnik Legal Corporation. She specialised in civil, commercial, family and administrative law. Natalia and her family had to leave Ukraine due to the early 2022 circumstances. Newly settled in Canada, she empathises with others who are also starting a new life in a new country and wants to do her part to empower those involved in the immigration process.

Inna Gulid

Office Manager

Inna graduated from Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv and obtained Paralegal diploma from Centennial College. Inna was a newcomer to Canada herself 10 years ago, and went through different immigration programs, including Express Entry. She has previously worked as Manager of law firm, and also worked on personal injury and immigration cases. At Immigration Advising Canada she works on H&C cases and coordinates file submission.

Sheba Yusufzai

Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

Sheba is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). Sheba holds a Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) degree in Political Science from York University and a diploma in Canadian Immigration from Herzing College. Her professional focus lies in areas such as Humanitarian and Compassionate applications, private sponsorship of refugees, Inadmissibility cases, Family sponsorships, and Temporary visas. Apart from working in the Canadian Immigration field for years, Sheba has honed her expertise through her professional engagements with Canada's Federal and Provincial governments, significant non-profit organizations, and prestigious immigration law firms in Toronto. In addition to her professional work, Sheba is committed to volunteering with organizations that help newcomers integrate into their communities. She is also fluent in English, Dari/Persian, Pashto and Hindi/Urdu.

Viktoria Karpova

Executive Assistant

Olesya Korinman

Legal Administrative Assistant

Olesya Korinman is a detail-oriented Legal Administrative Assistant known for her sharp attention to detail and expertise in handling documents. Her background as a QA Engineer and Web Leader has given her strong abilities in reviewing, organizing, and ensuring accurate and complete cases. She also has experience in film and television as a producer and script supervisor, acquiring valuable knowledge in working with complex documentation, text structure, and organizing information clearly and effectively. Olesya holds a Bachelor of Arts from Tel Aviv University and a QA Engineering certification from Kamtech College. Her combination of technical, organizational, and creative skills makes her a valuable part of our team.

Alex Tyshchenko

Legal Drafter

Natalia Romanenko

Immigration Consultant (RCIC)

Natalia graduated from Humber College’s Immigration Consultant Program in December 2013 and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Sakhalin State University, Russia. Since April 2015, she has been a member in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). She joined our office in September 2024, bringing over 10 years of experience in immigration law, having worked with both private individuals and corporate clients. While Natalia specializes in permanent residence applications, she has extensive experience in various immigration matters, including: Work permits, Study permits, Visitor records, Temporary resident visas, Temporary resident permits, Criminal rehabilitation, Permanent resident cards, and Citizenship applications. Natalia is fluent in English, French, and Russian. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and volunteering with animal rescue organizations.

Yulia Kruglova

Legal Administrative Assistant

Marharyta Makisha

Legal Administrative Assistant

Marharyta is a dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant with a Master’s degree in Engineering from Priazov State Technical University in Mariupol and a solid background in administration. Formerly serving as a Head of the Administrative Department, she developed strong skills in team leadership, client communication, and detailed document management. At Immigration Advising Canada, Marharyta assists clients with document collection, review, and preparation, ensuring all forms and records are accurate and compliant. She also specializes in filling out forms on portals and providing exceptional support. Her attention to detail and client-focused approach make her an indispensable part of any team.

Anastasiia Nizelnyk

Social Media Manager

Zosia Zosim

Creative Assistant + Legal Drafter

Bruce

Woof!

Bruce brings over six years of experience in boosting team morale, specializing in fresh-air breaks, looking cute, and chasing a variety of fast-moving objects ranging from rubber balls to his own tail. Loves running and belly rubs.