About Us
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We are specialists in corporate immigration
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We are big firm talent with small firm touch
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We believe immigration is about people first
All these things make up Nickel-Lane Immigration, a different kind of immigration service for corporations moving their people to Canada.
We bring all the expertise from having worked within major global immigration firms but none of the baggage. Here, we enjoy direct connections with our clients and transferees. We get to know their businesses and what makes them tick. Our clients enjoy having a dedicated senior RCIC working on their cases from start to finish. We work together in true collaboration with our clients, advising on matters beyond immigration, keeping ahead of the curve on policy shifts, and connecting them to trusted independent partner firms in other markets.
We’ve seen the way Big Anonymous Corporate immigration firms work, and we know they can’t deliver in the way they promise. Because immigration is about people – first and always.
Ken Nickel-Lane, RCIC
Managing Director
Nickel-Lane Immigration
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For the past 20+ years I have been immersed in global mobility, workforce solutions, and immigration services while leading the Canadian operations of global firms such as Air Energi (now AirSwift) and Newland Chase.
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I thrive on finding solutions to complex problems that enable companies and their teams to reach their goals, no matter what the scale and scope. Working globally and building strong relationships with international business partners is something I’ve been doing for years, with many becoming lifelong friends. Starting Nickel-Lane Immigration required me to build the business based on my reputation and relationships, and it has been tremendously rewarding to find success helping companies and individuals in a way that feels right and authentic to who I am and what I believe in.
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Partners Immigration is a group very close to my heart, and a passion project for me. We are not a sprawling complex corporate network. This is a lively interactive group of like-minded independent firms, with owners that are subject matter experts in their own countries. We work as partners directly with our clients, helping provide agile solutions where other major global firms have not.
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Visit my LinkedIn profile, follow me there to see how we live our life here in Canada. Life for us here is all about family and enjoying the outdoors together, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowboarding and enjoying all Canada has to offer.
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RCIC R707615
Global Reach
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Nickel-Lane Immigration has direct partnerships in place with immigration and mobility firms in 30+ countries worldwide through Partners Immigration network. Together, we offer international reach backed by on the ground, local expertise - without the complexity of working with major firms.
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants (RCIC)
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All cases are handled by our team of experienced senior RCICs in good standing with significant experience working on behalf of individuals and corporations.
Partner Advisors
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We are connected to a team of trusted leaders in the fields of corporate tax, business plan writing, HR consulting services and employment law. In addition, we also have legalization and translation affiliates. These relationships allow us to provide one-stop services for companies looking to expand into Canada, or for individuals that may need referrals to trusted in-market expertise.
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Corporate tax
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Business Plan writing
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HR consulting services
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Employment law
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Legalization
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Translation
"Ken is one of the most intuitive sales people I know. He can quickly frame an issue in the context of the big picture and collaboratively build a solution that is relevant, but also gets the specifics of the moving pieces...a very rare combination. He is also wonderful at building networks to collaboratively problem-solve. He builds relationships by delivering value...both with the client and with his colleagues."
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Rebekah Kowalski, Vice President, Manpower Manufacturing at ManpowerGroup
