Archana Ananthanarayan
Blue Lily Immigration Consulting
College ID #R705495
Archana Ananthanarayan is a licensed Canadian immigration consultant and the founder of Blue Lily Immigration Consulting. As an RCIC registered under CICC (license number R705495), she delivers expert guidance on a diverse array of immigration pathways, including permanent residency, study permits, work permits, and family sponsorships. A graduate of the Immigration Laws program at the University of British Columbia, Archana also holds an MBA from Symbiosis University in India and a Master of Digital Media from Vancouver’s Centre for Digital Media. With firsthand experience as an immigrant, Archana connects deeply with her clients' journeys, offering personalized and empathetic solutions tailored to their needs. She is fluent in Tamil, Hindi, and is currently learning Spanish, enabling her to serve a broad, multilingual client base. Beyond her professional roles, Archana is an active community volunteer, serving as a board director for Habitat for Humanity and the Campbell River Community Foundation. Known for her attention to detail and commitment to client success, Archana aims to make immigration less complex and more accessible for everyone.
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Burnaby, British Columbia
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Class L2 - RCIC
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
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