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Fragomen Canada LLP

1010 Sainte-Catherine Street West Suite 200

Montréal QC H3B 5L1

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55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

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Fragomen Canada LLP

1010 Sainte-Catherine Street West Suite 200

Montréal QC H3B 5L1

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Toronto

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55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

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Josie is a Senior Manager based out of Fragomen’s Montreal office with more than a decade of Canada and U.S. business immigration experience. She advises clients and their employees on business immigration legislation and regulations, work visa and permanent residency requirements. She has experience with CUSMA Professional (TN) visas, intra-company transfers, H-1B visas, E visas, PERM applications and green card applications, among others. Josie has represented individuals and organizations from a variety of industries, including information technology, oil and gas, finance, professional services, hospitality, entertainment, manufacturing and engineering, focusing on temporary and permanent residence immigration matters as well as consular processing.

Josie is committed to fostering collaboration and providing innovative solutions that align with organizational goals and client needs. She helps businesses of all sizes develop and implement immigration policies and programs, as well as cost-effective, compliant relocation and workforce planning strategies.

Josie regularly interacts with USCIS, the DOL and the USCBP at various ports of entry, as well as consulates and embassies worldwide. She also provides training to human resources professionals on immigration compliance and the development and implementation of related policies and procedures.

Josie speaks English and French.

Education

  • McGill University , BCL, with distinction, 2004
  • McGill University, Montreal, LL.B., with distinction, 2004
  • McGill University, Montreal, B.A., with distinction, 1998

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Ontario, Quebec, New York

Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law

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Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

 

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Montréal

Fragomen Canada LLP

1010 Sainte-Catherine Street West Suite 200

Montréal QC H3B 5L1

Canada

Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

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Montréal

Fragomen Canada LLP

1010 Sainte-Catherine Street West Suite 200

Montréal QC H3B 5L1

Canada

Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

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T:+1 438 816 9347

F:+1 416 504 3840

Montréal

Fragomen Canada LLP

1010 Sainte-Catherine Street West Suite 200

Montréal QC H3B 5L1

Canada

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55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

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Blog post

Can International Graduates in the Netherlands Qualify for the 30% Ruling? Eligibility Rules Explained

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Learn more

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Counsel Susan Steger discusses how recent immigration developments may affect the pathway from F-1 study and practical training through H-1B sponsorship and permanent residence for U.S. employers recruiting and retaining early-career international talent.

Learn more

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Right to Work Changes: What Do They Mean for Employers in Northern England?

Manager Ko Ito, Senior Immigration Consultant Danielle Barks, Associate Naureen Malik and Trainee Solicitor Amna Ali outline how the expanded UK Right to Work Scheme could affect employers in Northern England and the practical steps businesses can take ahead of the 1 October 2026 changes.

Learn more

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