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Veronica Sepehr is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC-IRB) with a PhD in Political Economy and the founder of Westdale Immigration, where she provides end-to-end representation for Express Entry, spousal sponsorships, and work permits. Alongside her practice, she facilitates Immigration & Settlement and Design Thinking courses at Algonquin College and is a CPD instructor with the Legal Professionals Education Network (LPEN).
Before immigration, Veronica spent nearly a decade in corporate research and financial innovation at RBC. That mix of PhD-level rigour and product-operations realism shapes how she works today. She spots issues early, builds evidence-driven files, and translates IRCC policy into plain language for the growing community of newcomers and practitioners who follow her work.
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Proof She Exists
One in five children worldwide doesn’t officially exist.
Globally, nearly 150 million children under age five remain unregistered. Without proof of her identity, a girl can be denied education, health care and protection, putting her at greater risk of exploitation, abuse and exclusion.
On October 11, International Day of the Girl, Plan International Canada is making the invisible visible. It’s a day we helped establish at the United Nations over 15 years ago, and a reminder that before a girl can access her rights, she must first be seen.
A birth certificate is the first step. But being seen also means having your voice heard and your potential recognized.
When girls can shape their own futures, everyone benefits. Families are healthier, economies grow, and communities become more resilient.
Takeaways
Keeping another option open still requires you to be realistic about your chances. I appreciated Veronica's point about application costs and that the strain of waiting and hoping doesn't disappear just because you have alternatives. So keep trying if your finances and mental health allow it.
Separate what you can change from what you have to plan around. Age points are outside your control, and time won't stop for you. Improving your language score, on the other hand, is within your control. Keep this in mind when you start worrying about your points.
Links
Where to find Veronica:
Veronica Sepehr; LinkedIn
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