Graduation Celebration 2023

Ivy Anigbogu, Graduate

Vikas Rai Chauhan, GdipICL Student Council President

Scott Macdonald, Instructor

Oluwakemi Oduwole, Instructor

Congratulations class of 2023!

You have accomplished so much throughout this program. Wishing you continued success and an exciting career ahead.

Mia Loebach-Readings, Instructor

Congratulations to the GDipICL graduating class of 2023! I hope that as you look back on your learning journey you will see how far you have come since those first few weeks in ICL810. You have successfully completed a challenging and rigour graduate level legal studies program. You have survived and you have thrived! Now you are ready to embark on another phase in the journey towards becoming a legal professional. Take a moment to recognize the personal and professional sacrifices that you and your loved ones have made in order to reach this stage! Savour and relish this moment knowing that you are empowered with the skills, values and knowledge that you have gained in this program and will continue to develop throughout your professional career. Best wishes in all your endeavors, whatever path they may lead you to!

Harini Sivalingam, ICL810 Coordinating Instructor

What a great accomplishment! I am proud and honored to be part of the Queen's University GDipICL Class in the academic year and looking forward to new challenges and remarkable accomplishments awaiting us. We came, we saw, and we conquer. A big thanks to all our instructors for standing by us all through the journey. Congratulations to everyone and best wishes on future accomplishments!

Dunmoye Lawal, Graduate

Graduation is a major life milestone, and it certainly calls for anyone and everyone to say, "Congratulations, Graduate!". Although it's been a challenging year for you because you have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic and its global impact, you have shown great fortitude, resilience, and perseverance and have successfully met the target. Please know that this accomplishment is maybe even more significant than usual, and I am happy to have played a small part in it—all the best as you move on to your next challenge. So, be sure to come back and say hello.

Anas Itani, Graduate

Congratulations to all my fellow students on completing this highly educative and intensive program.

We took the first step in becoming a licensee in Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Consultant.

I want to show my gratitude to the Queens University GDipICL academic and administrative team for educating and supporting us during this journey and helping us to reach a more significant place in our life.

I am truly honoured to meet such insightful and collaborative colleagues in this program, and I look forward to our mutual advancement in this field.

Najmeh Tavakolian Fard, Graduate

Hi graduates! Congratulations to all of you for reaching here, and good luck for your future endeavors. I joined this course as a part-time student and have been fortunate enough to learn from excellent instructors and mentors since the start of this program at Queens. The GdipICL program is excellently designed, which prepares people to carry out skills in the real world. Overall, the journey was a roller coaster full of challenges and a wealth of knowledge. I enjoyed studying with you all and couldn’t have made it without your support. Keep up the excellent work! And stay in touch!

Mamta Goyal, Graduate

Sandrine Ponpon-Kataully, Instructor

Lynn Gaudet, Instructor

Arian Sultafa, Instructor

Rhonda Williams, Instructor

Congratulations and well done everyone!

It was a pleasure learning alongside you.

Wishing you all good things in your next chapter!

Oluchi Gloria Ogbu,Graduate

The graduate diploma program has been a fantastic learning experience for me. The vast array of knowledge in the field of immigration and citizenship law has been precisely articulated in the course structure . The journey has been tough and peer and staff support was amazing. I have had long journey of academic curriculums prior to GDipICL, but I have never been part of such a the healthy and supporting peer connectivity. I thank all my fellow students who guided me through and the foremost thanks to my course instructors. I have had chance to study from some of the pioneers of field and it is such an honour to graduate from the program. I wish great success to all my fellow students and future cohorts. My final word to this message is” the journey is tough but only you can make it work and it is worth the efforts”.

Ravinder Singh Kahlon, Graduate

It has been a pleasure to study and learn alongside all of you this past year. I am grateful for the wisdom and insights shared by faculty and students alike. I really enjoyed the diverse professional and personal experiences everyone brought to the program, which created such a dynamic learning environment.

For an online program, there was a level of connection I wasn’t expecting. Thanks to everyone who contributed to the engaging discussions. And thank you to all those who offered me support along the way. I know we all faced many challenges and I’m so impressed by everyone’s perseverance and the way we helped each other out.

Congratulations fellow grads! I look forward to collaborating with you in the future. Wishing you all the best wherever your next steps in the profession take you.

Odessa Sherbaniuk, Graduate

Wishing you all a wonderful career, as you embark in this exciting field. I know you will assist many individuals and families, seeking a better life and opportunities here in Canada. Remember that reputation is very important and to always do right by your clients; ask for help when necessary; and make your mark as competent and knowledgeable practitioners in this field. You all have the tools to be successful and I know you will make every one of us proud, having graduated from this excellent program. All the best!

Prathima Prashad, Adjunct Professor

Congratulations on reaching this academic milestone! Live, soar and thrive. You have endless possibilities ahead of you. Take a moment and give yourselves the credit that you deserve for this achievement. Wishing you success in all your endeavors. We are all proud of you.

Christina Asperilla, GDipICL Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Congratulations to each and every one of you on graduating from this program! I want to express my gratitude for the valuable knowledge, guidance, and support our professors and administrative staff provided throughout our journey.

Moreover, I am deeply touched by the continuous positivity and efforts of my colleagues in creating a supportive network since we embarked on this program together. Your hard work, dedication, and persistence have paid off, and I am honored to have been a part of this cohort with all of you.

So, to my colleagues, I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations and offer my best wishes for your future endeavors. I hope our paths cross again in the future, and I am confident that we will all achieve great things in our respective fields. Once again, congratulations, and well done!

Sunalini Rana, Graduate

Congratulations on reaching this milestone! There is no doubt that it took hard work and dedication to reach this goal, but you did it! It has truly been a pleasure working with you since the start of the term and now I look forward to seeing you join us as GDipICL alumni. I can’t wait to see the positive change you will make for the immigration and citizenship law field and for those who you will serve.

Jan Edward, GDipICL Program Coordinator

Dear GDipICL graduates,

I am more than pleased to congratulate you all on completing the GDipICL program! Your hard work, efforts, and perseverance have truly paid off and you are now onto the new step in your journey, which is so much brighter now that you’ve completed this program and achieved so much already! Myself and the entire GDipICL team are extremely proud of you and we look forward to interacting with you in an alumni capacity in the future. Take the time to acknowledge your achievements, celebrate, breath, rest, and know that we are cheering you on for your next step in your respective journeys. Again, my deepest congratulations to you all and I cannot wait to see what you all achieve from here on out!

Don Ames, Manager, Admissions and Recruitment – GDipICL Staff

The GDipICL is a rigorous program and your success in it demonstrates that you have the dedication and ambition required to be successful in your future career.

"Canada has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants from all over the world. Our diversity is our strength, and it is through our differences that we learn from one another and build a better future together."

- Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada.

Jolene McLean, GDipICL Program Coordinator