ABOUT US

Perez McKenzie Immigration is an understanding team of dedicated experts who support people who seek a better life.

We are trustworthy, ethical and caring

We are a small, honest, and family-like immigration consultancy firm that operates with ethical principles and caring action towards our clients and colleagues. We value transparency, kindness, respect and fairness.

We use our experience to make it simple for you

We know how hard it is, and we make it simpler for you. Our consultants are people who have been there. Immigrants who came to Canada, and care about making the immigration process easier for those seeking a better life.

We are experts at what we do

We have over 10 years experience in immigration. We are committed to a high-level of competency and effectiveness which is consistently demonstrated by our founder and leader, Jenny Perez and all employees. The majority of our clients come to us as referrals from other clients. This is testament of our dedication to this value system

Our first responsibility is to our clients

We are accountable to our clients. Our network of experts use their knowledge, expertise and passion to assist clients of all backgrounds and circumstances. We deliver the best solutions.

We are committed to growth

We welcome new ideas and value constructive feedback. This allows us to continue refining and improving our service. Evolution and personal development is important to us.

We are human

We are experts with drive, knowledge and experience; we are also human. We work hard to avoid errors. In the rare event an error occurs, we will be quick to disclose details, be compassionate with ourselves and accept constructive feedback as an opportunity for growth.

We are proud to be Canadian and embrace Canadian Values

Equality. In law, women and men are equal in Canada
Respect for different cultures. Indigenous peoples were the first to welcome newcomers to what we now call Canada
Safety and peace
Nature
Being polite
Hockey. Canadians value equality, respect, safety, peace, nature – and we love our hockey!

DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT!

We understand you need assurance that we know what we’re doing, take a look at some of the client testimonials, and rest assured that you are in the right hands

TESTIMONIALS

MEET OUR TEAM

The following is an overview of the key people in the firm. Please click on the portraits to find out more about our backgrounds. Perez McKenzie also relies on a network of representatives in different countries all over the world.

Nevena Djuricic Senior Advisor

Education

Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Sarajevo.
Immigration Practitioner Certificate from The University of British Columbia, Canada.
Certificate in Immigration Tribunal Practice from Ashton College

Languages

Fluent in English
Fluent in Serbo-Croatian

Experience in immigration

Over 30 years

Nevena earned her Bachelor of Law degree from the University of Sarajevo, and before immigrating to Canada, she practised law in her home country and was appointed a municipal court judge for Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1987.

In 2002, she graduated from the UBC – Seneca Immigration Practitioner Program.

Nevena is a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) and a former CAPIC BC Chapter, Policy and Lobbying Committee member, who worked on promoting and protecting the integrity of the profession by communication with federal and provincial government agencies and media. She was also a presenter at the CAPIC Continuous Education Seminars and CAPIC National Conference.

Nevena holds a Certificate in Tribunal Practise and has been successful in representing clients in front of the Immigration Appeal Division.

Nevena has been teaching the Immigration Practitioner Program for Ashton College since 2006 and is recipient of the Faculty Award, for her professional, positive and approachable attitude within the work place. For her contribution to the Immigration Practitioner Program and continuous positive feedback from her students, in 2020, Nevena was awarded the Special Recognition Faculty Award.

Nevena is a RCIC, a member of ICCRC in a good standing since its inception, and has had many years of experience in the field of immigration.

Nevena is an avid skier and for many years served as a parent co-coordinator for the Grouse Mt. Tyee Ski Club and the Vancouver Ski Racing Team.

Jenny PerezManaging Director / Senior Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

Nevena DjuricicSenior Advisor

Caitlin BatesRegulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

Sebastian ArayaJunior Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

Silvana FalconOperations Manager

Gabe JohnstoneSenior Case Manager

Michelle BoCase Manager

Dan MckenzieDirector

Edward LinCase Manager - Ontario

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Thank you to the communities that support our business such as:

Abbotsford, Burnaby, Campbell River, Castlegar, Chilliwack, Coquitlam, Kootenay, Okanagan, Fernie, Peace River, Kamloops, Kelowna, Langley, Maple Ridge, Mission, Nanaimo, Nelson, New Westminster, North Vancouver, Penticton, Pitt Meadows, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Pemberton, Powell River, Revelstoke, Richmond, Rossland, Surrey, Squamish, Trail, Vancouver, Vernon, Victoria, Whistler, White Rock, Alberta, Calgary, Edmonton, Whitehorse, Ontario and Saskatchewan.