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Elisa is a Senior Manager at Fragomen’s Toronto office. She assists corporate clients in the engineering, oil and gas, information technology and professional services industries with their immigration needs under the International Mobility and Temporary Foreign Worker Programs.
Prior to joining Fragomen, Elisa worked at a boutique immigration firm, where she advised corporate and private clients in relation to business immigration matters, with a focus on NAFTA, intracompany transfers, Labour Market Impact Assessments and Global Talent Stream applications.
Before becoming a lawyer, Elisa worked as a social worker focused on community development. She also provided public legal information and assistance to detained immigrants in Washington, DC, and volunteered at a number of legal clinics, where she provided immigration assistance and public legal information to low-income applicants.
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- University of Toronto, J.D., 2014
- University of Michigan, M.S.W., 2006
- University of Toronto, B.A., honors, 2002
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Bar Admissions: Ontario
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Member, Law Society of Upper Canada
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Fragomen received three recognitions at the 2026 Cartus Global Network Conference for excellence in service, sustainability leadership and global citizenship.

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Awards
Fragomen received three recognitions at the 2026 Cartus Global Network Conference for excellence in service, sustainability leadership and global citizenship.

Blog post
Media mentions
Partner K. Edward Raleigh discusses how US employers should consider displacement and conduct a risk analysis when assessing H-1B filings in light of recent policy changes.
Blog post
International remote working can offer valuable flexibility, but undisclosed “hush trips” may expose employers to immigration, social security, insurance, employment-law and tax risks that they cannot properly assess or manage.
Blog post
Counsel Susan Steger examines recent policy changes and litigation affecting the pathway from F-1 study and practical training through H-1B sponsorship and permanent residence, and the considerations for US employers recruiting and retaining early-career international talent.
Media mentions
Managing Director, Digital Identity Amit Sharma explores how digital identity can strengthen privacy and security.
Media mentions
Managing Partner, Australia and New Zealand Teresa Liu discusses how Australia’s efforts to reduce net overseas migration are affecting businesses amid ongoing skilled workforce shortages.
Media mentions
Senior Counsel Dr. Anna Boucher discusses Australia’s net migration figures and recent changes to the country’s migration policies.
Blog post
Tiemen Peters, Silvia Norte Mercade and Soraya Driessen outline when international graduates who studied in the Netherlands may qualify for the 30% ruling and the key eligibility, timing and compliance considerations for graduates and employers.
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Partner Christine Sullivan discusses the implementation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) across member states and at border crossing points.
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