Martineau & Mindicanu
Please meet below our main team members. We have few more collaborators but during your immigration journey with us you will be in touch with one or more of the following persons. We love working as a team, as we believe that by putting several minds together, greater results can be achieved.
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 multiple seminars for continuing education to immigration consultants.
- Member of the Barreau du Québec
- Member of the Quebec Immigration Lawyers Association - Aqaadi
English, French and Spanish

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)
English, French, Spanish, Romanian and Russian

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
English, French and Spanish

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.
English, French and Spanish

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)
English, French and Spanish

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.
English and French

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.
English, French and Spanish

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.
English, French and Spanish

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.
English, French and Spanish

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.
English, French and Spanish
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!