Natalia Bialkowska is a lawyer and the owner of NB Law Firm. NB Law Firm specializes in Canadian immigration and personal injury law. The firm also offers services of Notary Public and Commissioner of Oaths. Natalia completed her undergraduate studies, law degree and doctorate in the US. After moving to Canada, she got licensed to practice law in Ontario. She is also licensed to practice law in California, the District of Colombia and Michigan.

Originally from Poland, Natalia lived, worked, and studied in the US for many years. She moved to Toronto prior to the start of the pandemic and went through the difficult process of recertifying herself to practice law in Ontario. During the episode she mentions the over eight tests and bar exam she had to take before she was eligible to take the oath and practice law in Ontario.

During the episode, Natalia touches upon the importance of building connections and how that’s one of the toughest aspects of moving and settling into a new place. In her example, she already had many connections and clients in the state of California which she fully had to let go of to start practicing law in a new country. However, that didn’t stop her from going ahead and opening her own business upon arrival!

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P.S. During the episode, Natalia mentions that there haven't been any Express Entry - Federal Skilled Worker program draws conducted since 2020. According to a recent statement from the IRCC, they aim to resume Express Entry draws in early July. 

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