Martineau & Mindicanu
Below are the core members of our team who provide assistance throughout the immigration process. Through our collaborative and personalized approach, our clients benefit from the strength of our collective knowledge and the diversity of our perspectives.
Meet our team
Yves Martineau
Lawyer, Founder
Yves Martineau has worked in immigration since 2002, counselling people in their immigration, professional and academic projects to Canada. He was an official representative for the Québec government until 2007 and gave hundreds of conferences to over 100,000 people in more than 50 cities in Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela, El Salvador and Ecuador. He became a regulated immigration consultant in 2009, until June 2023, and was called to the Barreau du Québec in December 2022. He holds a law degree from the Université du Québec à Montréal, an immigration consultant diploma from LaSalle College, a degree in journalism from Concordia University and a postgraduate degree in communications and marketing from HEC Montréal. He has advised thousands of clients and given various seminars for continuing education to immigration consultants and lawyer.
- Member of the Barreau du Québec
- Board Member (VP) of the Quebec Immigration Lawyers Association - AQAADI
- Member of the Law Society of Ontario
Mihaela Mindicanu
Chartered Administrator, Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant, Founder
Mihaela Mindicanu has specialized studies in the field of Canadian Immigration Law from LaSalle College and a Bachelor in Communication Sciences. She is a member of the Ordre professionnel des administrateurs agréés du Québec and manages the operations of the firm. Assessing immigration clients since 2009, she has vast experience in the immigration field, assisting clients in their immigration process related to permanent and temporary residence, extensions and restorations of status, family sponsorships and citizenship applications.
- Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (license #R415695)
- Certified Québec Immigration Consultant (no. 11087)
- Commissioner for Oaths (license delivered by the Ministry of Justice of Québec)
- Member of the Chartered Administrators Order of Québec (Adm.A)
- Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC)
Reynaldo Marquez
Lawyer, associate
Reynaldo Marquez has been a lawyer at the Quebec Bar since 2011. He graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Montreal. He has many years of experience in the field of immigration and civil law.
He has successfully represented his clients before immigration administrative bodies, including the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court. Prior to his legal career, he worked as a journalist in the print media in Quebec.
- Member of the Barreau du Québec
- Member of the Quebec Immigration Lawyers Association - AQAADI
Nicolas Turp
Lawyer
Nicolas has been a member of the Quebec Bar since November 2012 and has practiced exclusively in immigration law since 2015. He holds a BCL/LLB from McGill University, a Master of Public Policy and Administration from Concordia University, and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Montreal.
In addition to his legal training, Nicolas has worked as an interpreter and translator. His primary languages are French and English, and he is fluent in Spanish, having also pursued studies at the University of Barcelona.
He has international experience, having worked in Shanghai and Hong Kong with several candidates for the Quebec Immigrant Investor Program. Since 2016, he has practiced independently and in collaboration with numerous immigration specialists across Canada.
Nicolas specializes in economic immigration, business immigration and family sponsorship. He has supported hundreds of clients with applications for permanent residence, temporary residence, citizenship, and admissibility.
Mariel Sanchez
case manager
Mariel Sanchez has several years of experience in the field of immigration, specializing in economic immigration cases both provincial and federal, work permit applications and temporary status extensions. Member of our team since 2019, she adapts easily to new challenges, enjoys multi-tasking, loves teamwork and is problem-solving oriented. She has a diploma in computing support, a bachelor’s degree in Administration.
Laurence Darles
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
After a master’s degree in business management, Laurence obtained a DESS degree in immigration from the University of Montreal.
Laurence is very comfortable with programs for temporary foreign workers and self-employed workers and specializes in economic immigration.
- Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (license #R713009)
- Certified Québec Immigration Consultant (no. 12137)
- Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC)
Alejandra Carrillo
Case Manager
Holding a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Alejandra has experience in the field of Canadian immigration since 2019. She specializes in the preparation of temporary residence applications, including visas, study permits, work permits, LMIA, CAQ, among others.
Additionally, she has extensive experience in permanent residence applications through both federal and provincial streams, as well as Canadian citizenship applications. She is committed to providing personalized and efficient service to facilitate the immigration process to Canada.
Paméla Juteau
Case Manager
Paméla has been working in the field of immigration law since 2019. Graduated in communications from the University of Quebec in Montreal, she has developed strong skills in management and organization.
She stands out for her attention to detail, her commitment to her clients, cases, and her determination to achieve results, which drives her to always strive for excellence in her work.
Andrea Díaz Helmeyer
Case manager
Andrea Díaz Helmeyer is a legal professional with a strong academic background, including a Techniques Juridiques diploma from Collège O’Sullivan (2015), a Certificate in Law (2018), a Certificate in Social and Labor Law (2021), and a law degree from UQAM (2024). For over 10 years, she has had the pleasure of working in various branches of law, specializing in immigration law.
Beyond the legal field, Andrea is actively involved in her community, participating in volunteer initiatives and supporting the Latino community in Montreal. Her mission is to provide the necessary tools for success and make a positive impact on society.
Stephany Pulido
Administrative Assistant
Stephany Pulido is our dedicated, detail-oriented Administrative Assistant. She holds a university degree in Psychology, along with a degree in Secretarial Studies and Legal Specialization. Since 2023, she has been working in the immigration field, efficiently managing daily administrative operations and preparing legal documentation.
Her background in psychology strengthens her communication, empathy, and problem-solving skills, making her a valuable asset to our legal team.
Carolina Pachón
Digital marketing specialist
With over 16 years of experience in marketing and sales, Carolina has a postgraduate degree in commercial management and marketing, specialized studies in digital marketing and a professional degree in international business.
Since 2005 she has led several market development projects, advising on sales and marketing strategies. Carolina is in charge of the social media presence and content management of Martineau & Mindicanu.
Our team shares a passion for the field of immigration and enjoys making from each process a work of Art. We look forward to guiding you in your immigration projects!