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Jack is a dedicated immigration attorney who assists a diverse range of organizations—from Fortune 10 companies to charities and nonprofits—with navigating the intricate mobility landscape. His experience extends from handling large-scale projects involving the movement of hundreds of individuals to more singular-focused endeavors, such as relocating C-level executives.

In Canada, Jack’s services extend to a diverse clientele, including Korean clients who appreciate his and his team’s understanding of the Korean context and language. With a team of Korean-speaking lawyers, Jack ensures that cultural nuances are recognized and respected.

Jack also assists with CUSMA-related applications, intra-company transfers, Labour Market Impact Assessments (including under the Global Talent Stream), as well as process compliance and inadmissibility issues. He serves clients in a wide array of verticals, including the sports/entertainment, oil and gas, financial/financial services, information technology, manufacturing and professional services industries.

What sets Jack apart is his unique vantage point, earned through not only his prior government experience, but also speaking publicly about immigration matters in Canadian media. With Canadian laws undergoing frequent changes, Jack possesses the acumen to understand and decipher the legal and policy landscape. His ability to comprehend what government officials see and desire enables him to provide valuable insights, especially in cases where negative decisions or feedback are received. Jack not only understands the legal intricacies but also delves into the mindset of government officers, a perspective often overlooked by many in the field.

Jack’s business objective goes beyond the mere act of moving someone; Jack adds value by exploring all angles and suggesting alternative solutions that clients may not have considered. His wealth of experience in the field ensures tailored solutions that fit the unique needs of each client. And, his portfolio boasts a range of clients, from handling large-scale engineering projects to managing inadmissibility issues for high-profile individuals, including professional athletes, actors and directors.

Although Jack didn't begin his career in immigration, he found he was most-suited to a people-centric field that aligns with real-life scenarios. Through his charitable work, Jack helped build an immigration program where one was not there: through HanVoice, Canada’s largest charity devoted to North Korean human rights and refugees, he helped create a pilot program allowing North Korean escapees to settle in Canada.

Jack brings more than legal acumen to the table; he offers a holistic understanding of corporate objectives, a keen ability to empathize with individuals and the skill to harmonize the two in pursuit of a positive outcome. The value he provides goes beyond immigration solutions; it lies in becoming an integral part of each client’s team, committed to their success.

Jack speaks English and Korean.

What sets Jack apart is his unique vantage point, earned through not only his prior government experience, but also speaking publicly about immigration matters in Canadian media. With Canadian laws undergoing frequent changes, Jack possesses the acumen to understand and decipher the legal and policy landscape. His ability to comprehend what government officials see and desire enables him to provide valuable insights, especially in cases where negative decisions or feedback are received. Jack not only understands the legal intricacies but also delves into the mindset of government officers, a perspective often overlooked by many in the field.

Jack’s business objective goes beyond the mere act of moving someone; Jack adds value by exploring all angles and suggesting alternative solutions that clients may not have considered. His wealth of experience in the field ensures tailored solutions that fit the unique needs of each client. And, his portfolio boasts a range of clients, from handling large-scale engineering projects to managing inadmissibility issues for high-profile individuals, including professional athletes, actors and directors.

Although Jack didn't begin his career in immigration, he found he was most-suited to a people-centric field that aligns with real-life scenarios. Through his charitable work, Jack helped build an immigration program where one was not there: through HanVoice, Canada’s largest charity devoted to North Korean human rights and refugees, he helped create a pilot program allowing North Korean escapees to settle in Canada.

Jack brings more than legal acumen to the table; he offers a holistic understanding of corporate objectives, a keen ability to empathize with individuals and the skill to harmonize the two in pursuit of a positive outcome. The value he provides goes beyond immigration solutions; it lies in becoming an integral part of each client’s team, committed to their success.

Jack speaks English and Korean.

Education

  • York University, Osgoode Hall Law School, Bachelor of Law, 2007
  • Georgetown University, Master of Science, 2003
  • Carleton University, B.A., highest honours , 2001

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Law Society of Ontario

Professional accomplishments

Member, Canadian Bar Association, Citizenship and Immigration Law Section

Member, Korean Canadian Lawyers Association

Member, Board of Directors, Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC)

Experience

Extensive experience with business visitor, NAFTA professional, intra-company transferee, and Labour Market Impact Assessment applications (LMIA), as well as employer compliance inspections.

Worked with admissibility, Family Class applications, loss of residency, and removal order appeals.

Interacted frequently with Canadian missions abroad, domestic processing centers and Port of Entry officials.

Appeared before the Immigration and Refugee Board numerous times.

Publications and lectures

Speaker, “Crossing the Line: Due Process, Executive Power, and the Future of Immigration in the U.S. and Canada.” American Bar Association (ABA) 2025 Annual Meeting, Toronto, Canada, 9 August 2025.

Quoted, “New Canada PM Mark Carney's immigration stance & impact on Indians: Decoded.” Business Standard, 10 March 2025.

Speaker, “2025 Canadian Immigration Update.” Fragomen, Webinar, 12 February 2025.

Speaker, “Policy Shifts in the U.S.: What Immigration, Tariffs and Trade Mean for Global Business (Part II).” Fragomen, Webinar, 6 February 2025.

Speaker, “Central Region: Canadian Immigration Outlook.” Canadian Employee Relocation Council (CERC), Toronto, Canada, 7 November 2024.

Quoted, “Canada's H-1B Lure A Signal To Overhaul US Immigration.” Law360, 14 July 2023.

Speaker, “TVO Today: How Can Canada Mitigate Immigration Fraud?.” The Agenda with Steve Paikin,1 May 2023.

Speaker, “Immigration Briefing.” Toronto Region Board of Trade’s Trade Accelerator Program, Toronto, Canada, 2018 to the present.

Speaker, “Global Compliance Matters.” Canadian Employee Relocation Council, Calgary, Canada, March 21, 2019.

Speaker, “Cross Border Immigration Issues.” Osgoode Hall Law School Immigration Intensive, Toronto, Canada, January 6, 2019 and January 11, 2017.

Speaker, “Ontario Immigration Nominee Program: Economic Immigration.” Canadian Employee Relocation Council, Ottawa, Canada, April 17, 2018.

Speaker, “Ethical Issues in Immigration and Refugee Law: Joint Retainers.” Law Society of Ontario, Toronto, Canada, March 8, 2018.

Speaker, “Canadian Immigration: An Update.” American Society of Employers, Detroit, Michigan, United States, February 21, 2018.

Panelist, “Tales from the Trenches.” Canadian Employee Relocation Council, Toronto, Canada, November 29, 2017.

Speaker, “Recent Canadian Immigration Trends.” Engineering Human Resources Association, Vancouver, Canada, November 21, 2017.

Witness, “Examination of Canada's international and national human rights obligations.” Senate Human Rights Committee Meeting, Parliament of Canada, Ottawa, Canada, March 23, 2016.

Panelist, “Master Series: Managing the Complexities of Immigration Compliance in a Changing Immigration Landscape.” Worldwide ERC WorkForce Mobility Association, Toronto, Canada, January 28, 2016.

Guest Lecturer, “Immigration Law.” Immigration Law Class, Osgoode Hall Law School, 2015.

Speaker, Couchiching Conversation, “Where is the Left When It Comes to North Korean Human Rights?” Couchiching Institute on Public Affairs, Toronto, Canada, November 18, 2011.

Speaker, NGO Panel Presentation, 10th International Conference on North Korean Human Rights and Refugees, Co-Hosted by the National Endowment for Democracy and the Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights, Toronto, Canada, August 21, 2010.

Speaker, Refugee Settlement Panel Presentation, 9th International Conference on North Korean Human Rights and Refugees, Co-Hosted by the National Endowment for Democracy and the Citizens’ Alliance for North Korean Human Rights, Melbourne, Australia, March 20, 2009.

Author, “Admitting North Korean Refugees: A Canadian Perspective,” CanKor, October 4, 2011.

Co-author, “The logic behind South Korea’s big embrace of North Korea’s nukes.” Christian Science Monitor, August 10, 2005.

Jack’s insights

November 18, 2025 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: Unpacking the New Immigration Levels and BeyondRead more

August 7, 2025 — August 10, 2025 | Conference

2025 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual MeetingRead more

August 5, 2025 | Video

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Fast-Track Your Path to Canada PRRead more
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November 18, 2025 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: Unpacking the New Immigration Levels and BeyondRead more

August 7, 2025 — August 10, 2025 | Conference

2025 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual MeetingRead more

August 5, 2025 | Video

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Fast-Track Your Path to Canada PRRead more
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Jack’s insights

November 18, 2025 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: Unpacking the New Immigration Levels and BeyondRead more

August 7, 2025 — August 10, 2025 | Conference

2025 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual MeetingRead more

August 5, 2025 | Video

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Fast-Track Your Path to Canada PRRead more
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55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

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Jack’s insights

November 18, 2025 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: Unpacking the New Immigration Levels and BeyondRead more

August 7, 2025 — August 10, 2025 | Conference

2025 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual MeetingRead more

August 5, 2025 | Video

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Fast-Track Your Path to Canada PRRead more
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Canada

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Jack’s insights

November 18, 2025 | Webinar

Canadian Immigration Update: Unpacking the New Immigration Levels and BeyondRead more

August 7, 2025 — August 10, 2025 | Conference

2025 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual MeetingRead more

August 5, 2025 | Video

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): Fast-Track Your Path to Canada PRRead more
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Canadian Immigration Update: Unpacking the New Immigration Levels and BeyondRead more

August 7, 2025 — August 10, 2025 | Conference

2025 American Bar Association (ABA) Annual MeetingRead more

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Manager Ruaida Hussein outlines the UAE’s updated residency rules introducing a one-year residence permit for eligible individuals following divorce or the death of a spouse

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