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Ayana Ibrahimi is a highly experienced Registered Canadian Immigration Consultant, with over 15 years of expertise in immigration law and policy. Currently serving as the Senior Business Immigration Manager at Fragomen, a leading global immigration services provider, she plays a crucial role in delivering innovative immigration solutions to individuals and multinational clients.
Fragomen, dedicated exclusively to immigration and related mobility services, is a market leader with a global presence. With over 5,700 employees worldwide, including more than 750 lawyers, the firm supports clients in 170+ countries. Fragomen is trusted by nearly half of Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies, offering user-friendly immigration technology solutions and unparalleled access to immigration data and benchmarking resources.
Through her work at Fragomen, Ayana collaborates with Talent Beyond Boundaries (TBB), a global NGO pioneering labor mobility solutions for refugees. TBB has made significant strides in refugee employment worldwide, achieving remarkable milestones: establishing displaced talent visa programs in 12 countries; supporting over 130,000 displaced job seekers to register on the Talent Catalog; assisting more than 1,700 people in securing migration solutions through displaced talent visa programs. TBB's impact extends globally, with ambitious goals to open new labor mobility pathways in multiple countries. By 2027, TBB aims to establish pathways in at least 27 countries and assist over 15,000 individuals in migrating through labor mobility.
In Canada, TBB has been instrumental in supporting the Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP), a groundbreaking initiative by the Canadian government to welcome displaced people through economic immigration pathways. TBB is a trusted partner of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in the EMPP. Ayana contributes her expertise to these initiatives, supporting TBB's mission to unlock skilled migration opportunities for refugees with dignity and purpose. Her role aligns with TBB's commitment to fostering partnerships and scaling displaced talent mobility, which are critical to the success of these innovative programs.
With a proven track record in management, client relations, and team leadership, Ayana brings extensive experience in navigating and managing complex immigration matters. She excels in building and maintaining client relationships, leading and training teams across various areas, including conducting initial client interviews, drafting retainer agreements, advocating and fostering collaboration with government entities, and overseeing the management of case files and client accounts.
Her diverse educational background includes an Honours BA in Philosophy and a B.Sc in Psychology from the University of Toronto, alongside a Certificate in Immigration Consulting from Humber College. She is also a member in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).
She contributes to both the private sector and nonprofit initiatives aimed at fostering global talent mobility, reflecting dedication to client service and ensuring a positive user experience in the ever-evolving landscape of international immigration