With over 12 years of experience in Canadian immigration law, I am a the Managing Lawyer of Carvajal Law P.C., an immigration law firm in Toronto. I am also the co-founder and CEO of DLG Mobility, a Canadian mobility company that helps international workers, students and entrepreneurs make Canada their home. My mission is to provide effective, ethical and strategic immigration and mobility solutions to individuals and corporations across the globe.

As an immigration lawyer, I represent clients on all types of business immigration matters, including work permits, Labour Market Impact Assessments, and permanent residence applications under federal and provincial programs. I also assist clients with visitor visas and study permits, having been involved in the international student industry for over 10 years.

In addition, I am also the Chief Academic Officer and an instructor at LPEN, a legal professionals education company, where I plan and deliver online courses and workshops on immigration law topics. I have also contributed to several publications and media outlets as an immigration law expert and speaker. This includes speaking about immigration changes on local and national news segments, as well as testifying before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration.

As a native Colombian, I am fully fluent in Spanish and have a working proficiency in French. Outside of work, I enjoy travel, tennis and wine appreciation, holding a WSET Level 2 certification in wines. I am the host of the biweekly wine and immigration podcast “Vivir Afuera”.