Arafat Kalam
Kalam Canada Immigration Advocacy Inc.
College ID #R705518
Arafat Kalam, RCIC (R705518), is the owner and managing director of Kalam Canada Immigration Advocacy Inc., based in Burnaby, British Columbia. With a Bachelor's degree in Criminology from Kwantlen Polytechnic University and a Master’s in Applied Legal Studies from Simon Fraser University, he couples legal expertise with a strong foundation in immigration consulting. Arafat also earned an Immigration Consultant Diploma with Honors from Ashton College, showcasing his academic excellence in the field. Fluent in Bengali, he effectively supports diverse client communities navigating complex immigration processes. His areas of expertise include Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs, study and work permits, business immigration, and appeals of immigration decisions. A Licensed Notary Public in British Columbia, Arafat further assists with real estate law and estate planning, adding a broad legal perspective to his practice. Committed to delivering tailored solutions, Arafat empowers clients to achieve their Canadian immigration goals with professionalism and care.
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Burnaby, British Columbia
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Class L2 - RCIC
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
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