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Yodit Girmay, RCIC-IRB (R1036175)
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Yodit Girmay is a multilingual Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC-IRB) in good standing with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC). With over 15 years of experience supporting newcomers in Canada, she brings a deep nuanced understanding of immigration law, refugee resettlement, sponsorship programs, and pathways to permanent residency and citizenship.

Her expertise includes temporary permits, skilled worker applications, refugee claims, and appeals. Yodit is known for her meticulous case preparation, strategic advocacy, and compassionate approach — consistently guiding individuals and families through complex immigration processes with accuracy and care.

She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Carleton University and a Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law from Queen's University. Yodit stays current with immigration policies and legal developments to provide clients with informed, effective solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Beyond her immigration practice, Yodit has led policy development, stakeholder engagement, and program implementation across government and community sectors. She is the Founder and Volunteer Executive Director of Mehari Centre, a community-based organization dedicated to supporting newcomers in Ottawa.

She has been recognized for her commitment to human rights and social justice, receiving the Roberto Miranda Award from the University of Ottawa's Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers (CARL) chapter.

Yodit is fluent in English, French, Amharic, and Tigrinya and is dedicated to helping clients navigate the immigration system with clarity and confidence.