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Emad Mahdavi Ardekani

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Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

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55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

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Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

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Emad is a Senior Manager and Lawyer at Fragomen (Canada) Co. in Toronto, where he advises multinational corporations, high-growth companies and emerging businesses on Canadian corporate immigration and global mobility matters. He partners with clients to deliver compliant, business-focused immigration solutions that support cross-border workforce planning and evolving talent needs.

Emad has extensive experience advising companies at all stages of growth, from scaling startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, on work permit and permanent residence strategies, regulatory compliance, employer audits and inspections, and immigration risk management. He also works closely with clients to develop and refine internal immigration policies, program governance frameworks and mobility processes, helping organizations achieve consistency, efficiency and compliance across their Canadian and global operations.

His practice supports clients across a broad range of industries, including technology, manufacturing, engineering, oil and gas, financial services, information technology, communications, marketing, retail, automotive and professional services.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Emad operated his own Canadian immigration and citizenship law practice. He completed his articles with a national firm in Toronto, where he practiced exclusively in immigration law.

Emad speaks English and Farsi.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Emad operated his own Canadian immigration and citizenship law practice. He completed his articles with a national firm in Toronto, where he practiced exclusively in immigration law.

Emad speaks English and Farsi.

Education

  • University of Ottawa, J.D., 2015
  • Carleton University, B.A., High Honors , 2012

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Law Society of Upper Canada

Professional accomplishments

Member, Canadian Bar Association

Co-Chair, Central Regional Committee of the Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC)

Member, Ontario Bar Association

Emad’s insights

June 11, 2026 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: The New, The Old and BeyondRead more

Emad’s insights

June 11, 2026 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: The New, The Old and BeyondRead more

Emad’s insights

June 11, 2026 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: The New, The Old and BeyondRead more

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Farsi

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 507 3731

F:+1 416 504 3840

Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

Connect via Linkedin

Emad’s insights

June 11, 2026 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: The New, The Old and BeyondRead more

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Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Farsi

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Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 507 3731

F:+1 416 504 3840

Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

Connect via Linkedin

Emad’s insights

June 11, 2026 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: The New, The Old and BeyondRead more

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Farsi

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 507 3731

F:+1 416 504 3840

Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

Connect via Linkedin

Emad’s insights

June 11, 2026 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: The New, The Old and BeyondRead more

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