Rita Benkhalti
North Horizon Immigration Consulting Inc.
College ID #R512761
Rita Benkhalti is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC #R512761) and founder of North Horizon Immigration Consulting Inc., based in Vancouver. Born in the United States to a Moroccan father and Argentinian mother, she embodies a multicultural perspective that informs her personalized approach to immigration consulting. Rita holds a Master’s in International Relations from Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid, a Bachelor’s in Global Political Science from York University, and a Canadian Immigration diploma from Ashton College. Her areas of expertise include business and investor immigration, permanent residency pathways, and work permits. Fluent in Spanish, Arabic, and French, Rita serves the needs of diverse global clients navigating the Canadian immigration process. With years of experience guiding professionals, students, and entrepreneurs, she is passionate about ensuring her clients successfully integrate into Canada’s economy and culture. Rita is dedicated to promoting Canadian multiculturalism and strives to help clients turn their dreams of settlement into reality.
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Rita Benkhalti specializes in guiding professionals, investors, and businesses through Canada’s complex immigration pathways. As an expert in business immigration, she assists entrepreneurs and investors in navigating programs like the Start-Up Visa and Provincial Nominee Programs tailored to economic growth. Rita crafts strategic applications that highlight her clients’ unique contributions while ensuring compliance with program requirements. For individuals seeking permanent residency, she provides detailed guidance on pathways such as Express Entry, thoroughly assessing eligibility for programs like the Federal Skilled Worker Program and Canadian Experience Class. Her expertise extends to employer-specific and open work permits, helping professionals secure the authorization needed to work in Canada legally. Whether it’s preparing employer compliance documentation, responding to LMIA requirements, or advising on post-graduation work permits for students, Rita delivers tailored solutions that align with her clients’ professional ambitions. Her thorough knowledge of Canadian immigration law ensures every application is strategically prepared, offering clients a clear path to achieving their goals.
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Vancouver, British Columbia
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Class L2 - RCIC
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
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