About us.. 

"New Routes Canada is my baby. I am  Diane  Theron, licenced RCIC, a proud Canadian and South African expat, known to other South Africans as a SAFFA... a South African Far Far Away.  Godfrey, my colleague is an honourary SAFFA, originally from India, now knows more about SA than I think he ever wanted to know! 

A family business, my daughter Jess is my right hand and ensures that the administration of the business, the finances are in order. I am grateful to have her trusted hand behind my back. 

About New Routes.. 

As a single mother of two daughters, an investigative journalist, I relocated to Canada in the year 2000.

Having gone through the immigration process and having faced countless obstacles, I watched with horror from afar, the  inability of the South African government and their authorities to protect the vulnerable communities. The decision to go back to school and study immigration, to be in a position to help others relocate for the purpose of creating a safe, secure future for themselves and their families was made.  My own family was not too certain that this was a good decision, but I have found my passion and they all got to eat that hat!

There are those that do not have the ease of the high scores enjoyed by others - good education, experience, financial resources and youth. These are my people. My kin.  There are many ways to skin a cat. If Express Entry does not allow a viable option for you.. then there may be a route that is better suited. Provinces often offer streams that are not reliant on Express Entry.  Study routes even for mature students may provide a route. 

Immigration is not for the meek of character. It requires determination and grit - qualities that Southern Africans are raised with,  If you are determined and willing to put in the work, then I will walk the road with you. 

If there is absolutely no way that you will be able to relocate to Canada, I will not lead you on. I will tell you upfront, before a retainer service agreement is signed and paid for. 

That being said, there is never a guarantee of success, the decision lie firmly in the hands of the IRCC, but my promise to you that I will cross every t and dot every i fighting dragons your behalf.  Book a consult, do the assessment. The only way to follow a dream is to get moving. Watching from the sidelines does not teach you to swim. 

We are in your corner.

My appreciation to Clinton Emslie from ICL Immigration for the mentoring and training received over the past few years.  From unpaid internship to Manager of the Team Africa.  Many success stories, a few fall on my face moments, but September 2023, it was Jess and I,  ready to face the world on our own. November 1, 2023 we were excited to have Godfrey join our fold. 

Hope to meet you soon.  

With love always

Diane