Nigel Thomson

Nigel is a Senior Immigration Consultant at Watson Goepel, and advises on Canadian immigration and citizenship law.

Education

• B.Sc., University of Alberta, 1973

Work Highlights

• Consul – Canadian Consulate General, Seattle, Washington, USA Program Manager and Officer-in Charge of the Canadian Federal immigration program
• First Secretary – Commission for Canada, Hong Kong Programs Operational Manager – Immigration. Operational management and control of the Canadian Federal immigration and business immigration programs.
• Consul – Canadian Embassy, Mexico City,Mexico Program Manager – Consular Section – Canadian interests.
• Immigration Policy and Program Coordinator -Department of External Affairs, Ottawa. Preparation, analysis and coordination of input to Canadian immigration policy and procedures.

Professional and Community Affiliations

• Member, Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC).

Recognition

• Washington State Consular Award for contributions to Canada – Washington State relationship building, 1990
• Diploma of the Legion de Honor Nacional de Mexico – Republic of Mexico, 1985