Economic/PNPs – Part One
SEMINAR
LIVE
4 Hours
August 21, 2025 @ 1:00 p.m. - 5:25 p.m. PT
August 21, 2026
$54
ABOUT THIS SEMINAR
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Alexandra Callinan
Lawyer
Permanent Resident Portals (Economic) – Overview, Updates, and Trends
Alexandra Callinan has been a lawyer since 2019. Prior to attending law school, she worked at the Operations Support Centre and the Case Management Branch at the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship (IRCC) national headquarters in Ottawa.
Currently, Alexandra is an Associate at Mamann Sandaluk & Kingwell LLP, where her practice primarily focuses on corporate immigration matters.
Alexandra's dedication to her clients, her practice, and her role as an educator are inspired by her years of experience working at the IRCC, as well as her own family's journey as immigrants and refugees coming to Canada.
Marina V. Snyder
RCIC
Quebec Immigration Programs – Overview and Updates
Marina Vespoli Snyder is a seasoned Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC-IRB) with over six years of experience since becoming licensed in 2017. She holds additional licences to practice in Quebec (QC) and Saskatchewan (SK).
Her expertise spans several key areas, including economic immigration, temporary residence, family reunification, Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs), and citizenship applications.
With a strong foundation in Business Administration and International Commerce, Marina has a particular interest in business immigration.
Rosanna Pannacotta
RCIC
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program – Overview, Updates, and Trends
Rosanna is the president and founder of Prairie Sky Immigration and a licensed Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).
She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Politics from the University of Winnipeg. In 2005, she was transferred to Ottawa, Ontario, where she served as Special Assistant to the Western Region for the former Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
Virginia Melo
RCIC
Alberta Provincial Nominee Program – Overview, Updates, and Trends
Virginia Melo is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), fully licensed to practice both at the federal level and in the province of Quebec.
Since 2017, she has proudly supported individuals and families in navigating the Canadian immigration system and turning their dreams into reality.
Originally from Brazil, Virginia has called Canada home since 2009. As an immigrant herself, she brings both professional expertise and personal insight into the journey—its challenges, hopes, and opportunities. Her goal is to provide practical, empathetic, and reliable guidance every step of the way.
Virginia holds a bachelor's degree in Tourism and an MBA in Human Resources from PUC-Rio. She is passionate about helping people and organizations find their place in Canada.