Our Team

Nadia studied Law at the University of Montreal and has been a lawyer since 1994, member of the Barreau du Québec and member of the AQAADI (Quebec Association of Lawyers and Lawyers in Immigration Law) where she was Vice-President of the Board of Directors. This year she won the Obiter Dictum award; this award is intended to recognize a member of the Association for her commitment, her remarkable work, her exceptional dedication and her contribution to the advancement of immigration law and the national influence of the Association.

Nadia also regularly gives seminars and conferences about immigration and international mobility for lawyers, consultants and various organizations.

She is also a partner of the CITIM (Clef pour l’Intégration au Travail des Immigrants) and PVTistes.net; She advises employers and workers on the best strategies for working in Canada until permanent residence is obtained.

Nadia is also very active on her Facebook group, she manages Français, Belges et Suisses au Canada – questions d ’immigration, a group she created in 2016 and which now welcomes around 100 new members every week. This group has become an important community of mutual aid in immigration where members quickly find simple and documented answers to their questions.

Determined, humane and honest are traits that have made Nadia one of the most professional lawyers seeking the complete satisfaction of her clients, for over 20 years.

Isabelle collaborates with Nadia Barrou’s Law Firm and provides consultation, file review services as well as counselling and representation in international mobility matters.

Called to the Barreau du Québec in 1985, Isabelle has over 30 years of experience in immigration law. She advises companies and individuals on work permit and visa procedures for managerial and skilled workers. Her practice focuses on work permits for intra-company transfers, professionals or other strategic employees, based on Labour Market Impact Assessments or exemptions. She also advises clients on various aspects of international mobility such as employer compliance, voluntary disclosures and inspections, frequent business visits, temporary resident visas, work permit exemptions, spousal work permits, permanent residence and Canadian citizenship.

Isabelle is a past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) Quebec Immigration Section and an Honorary Member of the CBA National Immigration Section Executive. She also served on the Quebec Bar Advisory Committee on Immigration and on the CBSA Advisory Committee. She is a frequent speaker on immigration law in conferences and continuous legal education seminars for the Québec Bar, the CBA, l ’AQAADI, the LSUC, l ’Union Française de Montréal, la CITIM and private legal seminar organizations.

Over the last 20 years, she has been listed regularly as a leading immigration practitioner in the LEXPERT Guide to the Leading 500 Lawyers in Canada, and in the Best Lawyers in Canada, Who’s Who Corporate Immigration and Chambers Canada directories. She was granted the Obiter Dictum Prize from l ‘AQAADI in 2009 and was named Immigration Lawyer of the year by Best Lawyers in 2012 and 2016. She was granted the CBA Immigration Section Award of Excellence in 2020.

Myriam studied law and criminology at the University of Ottawa. When she obtained her bachelor’s degree, she came back in Montreal, her hometown, to complete a second bachelor’s degree in Management with a specialization in Human Resources at HEC-Montreal. She joined the Ordre Des Administrateurs Agréés du Québec  in 2019 and the Chartered Professionals in Human Resources in 2022.

Passionate about the firm’s mission, she completed the immigration consultant training in 2020 to become a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC).

Having the role of facilitating human relations, administrative and technological terms, she has been able to make positive and concrete changes to the growth of the firm and she works to ensure the maintenance of harmony and performance of the entire team.

As soon as she obtained her degree in Political Science – International Relations Profile at the University of Quebec in Montreal, she was hired by an aid and support organization for immigrants.

This experience was decisive for Dalia who then undertook studies in immigration law to become a regulated Canadian immigration consultant. She then worked for a firm specializing in immigration and international mobility before joining our team.

Inspired by the journey of her parents who immigrated from Latin America, her mission today is to assist, support and represent with kindness and professionalism people who wish to settle in Canada.

Dalia is perfectly trilingual, she works in French, Spanish and English with her clients.

After obtaining a master’s degree in law in France, Franck worked for four years as a legal editor in Paris for a large French banking group. Franck speaks several languages, including French, English and German. Feeling a call to explore overseas, he decided to settle in Canada and quickly began an exciting career in aviation. The passion for travel, migration and life projects about crossing borders was affirmed and it was quite natural that the desire to participate in developing these life projects in Canada appeared.

A few years ago, Franck decided to get into immigration law and add a string to his bow by completing all the steps leading to the profession of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant.

Amanda knew from a young age that the field of law would be her passion. With a motivation that clearly demonstrates her determination, she joined O’Sullivan College in Montreal and became a Paralegal in 2018. Confident and fearless to take up all kinds of challenges, she joined the workforce which allowed her to create many opportunities to gain experience and knowledge in different areas of law. As she discovered a particular interest in immigration law, she decided to specialize her skills in the field by pursuing studies at LaSalle College in Montreal where she obtained her diploma in 2019. This led her to becoming a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) in September 2021.

Within our team, Amanda prepares immigration files for people who wish to come to Canada temporarily or permanently and can communicate with them in either English, French or Italian. Her seriousness, professionalism, and ethics make Amanda a person who is faithful to her commitments.

With a rich multicultural background and an international journey, Aliya Djebli has always been passionate about languages, cultures, and human connection. Born in Morocco, she pursued her studies in France, earning a Bachelor’s degree in Law, a Master’s in International Law from Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas University, and an MBA in Marketing and Communication.

This strong academic foundation allowed her to advise major law firms in both France and Morocco before taking on a new challenge: moving to Canada in 2017. There, she embarked on a career in immigration, driven by her own experience as an immigrant and a sincere desire to help others achieve their dream of building a life in Canada.

Now a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Aliya guides her clients with dedication, empathy, and professionalism. Her personal journey and life experiences in Morocco, France, the Netherlands, and Canada make her a welcoming and culturally sensitive professional. She communicates fluently in French and English, and can also connect with clients in Arabic, Russian, and Dutch.

Trained at the firm by Me Nadia Barrou, Aliya remains a key figure in the team. She regularly leads seminars and conferences for nonprofit organizations, aimed at both the general public seeking immigration information and professionals in the field wanting to stay updated on the latest changes and policies.

Committed, compassionate, and reliable, Aliya is deeply invested in the success of every case she handles, offering her clients personalized, reassuring support throughout their immigration journey.

Carlos is a lawyer, member of the Colombian Bar, specialized in international, civil and criminal law since 2002. With his empathy and great dedication to humanitarian causes, he became a municipal legal advisor, while working actively for the defense of human rights.

Since he arrived in Canada, Carlos has learned to master French and English perfectly in addition to Spanish, his native language. In 2014, he completed a master’s degree in international law at the University of Montreal and became vice-president of the Association Américaine des Juristes – Chapitre Canada and held paralegal positions in the field of immigration. Since then, he has been handling all types of files and preparing various applications that are sent to the immigration offices of Canada and Quebec. He continued in this direction by completing, in 2020, the immigration consultant training so he could soon become a member of the ICCRC. Immigration is a field that fascinates him, especially as he takes at heart the journey of each of his clients with whom he develops strong bonds.

Originally from France, Claire is a paralegal specializing in international law. Her first professional experiences were marked by a strong attraction to immigrate outside of France. She was lucky enough to be able to carry out her first work experiences in Southeast Asia by combining both law and immigration; first in teaching missions in Cambodia, then in coordinating missions around aspects of the promotion of French-speaking in Vietnam, her international appeal has only grown.

Attracted by the world around her, this new adventure in Canada allows her to combine her academic legal training and her professional experiences towards a job that suits her in every way: Legal technician in immigration. As a good listener, attentive to detail and patient, she takes new requests to heart and accompanies you. Having been an immigrant three times and having a rigor acquired through her legal training, she is in every way ready to help you as best as possible in your immigration procedures.

Elena arrived in Quebec in 2006 with a master’s degree in law obtained in Bulgaria. Her own immigration journey and the many procedures she undertook allowed her to discover the field of immigration, sparking her passion for this vocation. Driven by the desire to make it her profession, she pursued studies at the Université du Québec à Montréal, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology, immigration, and interethnic relations. She then completed specialized graduate studies in immigration at the Université de Montréal, becoming a regulated Canadian immigration consultant.

With over ten years of experience in the field, Elena is dedicated to assisting immigrants in their immigration and settlement processes in Canada. A polyglot, she is fluent in French, English, Russian, and Bulgarian—an asset that enables her to meet the needs of a diverse clientele. Her professional skills, combined with her compassion and commitment, make her a highly respected consultant among those she assists.

After a successful career in the healthcare sector in France, Axelle made the decision to leave everything behind and settle with her family in Cuba, where she spent several years. This experience was marked by meaningful human connections and significant events that sparked in her a desire for new discoveries and different horizons.

Driven by this urge for change, she packed her bags once more and moved to Montreal, where she completed studies in legal techniques. Upon graduation, she joined an immigration law firm, receiving training and mentorship from a recognized expert in the field.

Since joining our team, Axelle has not only obtained permanent residency but has also begun university studies in law, further strengthening her expertise. Her insatiable curiosity, determination, and unique background make her a valuable asset to our team.

Salvador Martinez is a true language and culture enthusiast, fluent in five languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and Turkish. Curious and adventurous at heart, he loves traveling to unique destinations, recreating the dishes he discovers along the way, and incorporating diverse flavors into his cooking. Always eager to explore, Salvador also enjoys discovering new neighborhoods in his city and immersing himself in local culture.

Driven by a deep desire to help others, Salvador has focused his career on immigration. Enriched by his multicultural background as a Mexican-American from California, he spent two years living in Istanbul, studied in French for four years in Quebec, and visited numerous countries. These experiences have given him a nuanced perspective on cultural diversity. With this rich mosaic of influences, Salvador excels at forming authentic connections with people from all walks of life and providing valuable support to those adapting to new cultural and geographical environments.

Éloïse holds a Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology from Laval University. She furthered her education by completing a Certificate in Immigration and Interethnic Relations, as well as a Certificate in Feminist Studies, at the Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM). This academic background enabled her to develop a client-centered approach and a strong understanding of the intercultural realities surrounding immigration. It was therefore a natural choice for her to dedicate her career to immigration and global mobility.

She is currently pursuing a Graduate Diploma in Immigration Law at the Université de Montréal with the goal of becoming a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

Before joining our team, Éloïse gained valuable experience with the Temporary Immigration Directorate at Quebec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI), followed by a position at a law firm specializing in immigration law.

Fluent in both French and English, Éloïse is committed to providing professional, thorough, and compassionate guidance, supporting her clients at every stage of their immigration journey.

Valerie is characterized by her dedication, her versatility and her concern for precision. With a bachelor’s degree in psychology and criminology and having studied in a travel agency, she has always shown a great open mind and a passion for people and their cultures. Perfectly fluent in French, English, Spanish and with over 15 years of customer service experience during which she has perfected her role, she takes care of receiving each of our clients and managing their files with respect and under the best conditions. Her availability, enthusiasm and good humor ensure a warm and joyful atmosphere among our team.