Who We Are

Michelle Bowlen is an experienced immigration lawyer and the founder of Selkirk Immigration, a virtual law firm based in Revelstoke, BC. With over a decade of legal experience and a practice built on real-world insight, Michelle specializes in guiding individuals, families, and businesses through Canada’s complex immigration system. Her expertise includes permanent residence pathways such as Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), as well as work permits, study permits, and Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs).

Fluent in Spanish and deeply familiar with the immigration experience herself, Michelle was drawn to this area of law after going through the process of sponsoring her Colombian husband. She brings both professional knowledge and personal understanding to each case—helping clients navigate their options, build strategic plans, and work toward their Canadian immigration goals with clarity and confidence.

Driven by a passion for mountain living and work-life balance, Michelle established her practice in the small resort town of Revelstoke. She now splits her time between Bogota, Colombia and Revelstoke, BC, leveraging technology to serve clients across British Columbia, throughout Canada, and around the world. Her modern, flexible approach to law makes her especially attuned to the needs of clients seeking creative, solution-focused immigration support.

Whether you’re a business owner navigating workforce needs or a family planning your future in Canada, Michelle offers trusted guidance with a personal touch.

Kelli De Pape is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with authorization to appear before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).

Kelli De Pape has worked in the field of Canadian immigration for over 15 years. She spent her career in the federal government of Canada working for Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Canada Border Services Agency. She has handled thousands of applications to enter Canada in her role as a Senior Immigration Officer and a Border Services Officer/Minister’s Delegate. She has worked at land border ports of entry in British Columbia and Manitoba as well as the Permanent Resident Card Case Processing Centre in Nova Scotia. She worked on special projects such as the MV Sun Sea in Vancouver, BC.

Kelli’s previous role sets her apart from other consultants as she still ‘thinks like an officer’ and can use this to help her clients submit strong applications. She excels in the area of inadmissibility – criminal rehabilitation, temporary resident permits, previous refusals and applications to return to Canada. She also has immense knowledge in spousal sponsorships, the international mobility program and CUSMA.

In addition to her Bachelor of Arts with a major in Sociology/Criminology, Kelli holds a Graduate Diploma in Immigration and Citizenship Law from Queen’s University.