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Rafael is a Senior Manager at Fragomen’s Toronto office, where he advises clients on temporary residence matters (i.e., visitor, business visitor, study, and work-related entries). 

Rafael has appeared before the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Federal Court of Canada. He is an expert under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and has written articles and thought-leadership pieces on policy and law and has also drafted stakeholder submissions to the Canadian government. 

Rafael has testified before the House of Commons’ Parliamentary Committee on Citizenship and Immigration on amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations.

Prior to joining Fragomen, Rafael developed and managed immigration programs for clients in various industries, including engineering and construction, mining, financial services, aerospace and defense, pharmaceutical and consumer health and information technology, for small to medium enterprises and large multinational public and private companies. Rafael has represented clients in temporary and permanent resident applications, as well as in Canadian citizenship applications. While in law school, Rafael worked as a Student Case Worker at Parkdale Community Legal Services’ immigration division.

Rafael speaks English and Tagalog.

Education

  • Osgoode Hall Law School, York University, LLB, 2005
  • University of Toronto, B.A., 2002

More from Rafael

Admissions

Bar Admissions: Ontario

Awards

Awarded the Prize in Immigration Law, Osgoode Hall Law School, 2005

Awarded Lawyer of Distinction by the Federation of Asian-Canadian Lawyers, 2008

Listed in Canadian Immigrant’s Top 25 Immigrants, 2009

Awarded Outstanding Young Professional, Filipino Centre in Toronto, 2010

Professional accomplishments

Member, Canadian Bar Association

Member, Canadian Immigration Lawyers Association

Member, Federation of Asian Canadian Lawyers

Member, Filipino-Canadian Lawyers Network

Member, Ontario Bar Association

Rafael’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 16, 2024

The Minister's To-Do List: A Discussion of What Remains for 2024Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

March 5, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Transitioning from U.S. International Student to Canadian Permanent ResidentRead more

Rafael’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 16, 2024

The Minister's To-Do List: A Discussion of What Remains for 2024Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

March 5, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Transitioning from U.S. International Student to Canadian Permanent ResidentRead more

Rafael’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 16, 2024

The Minister's To-Do List: A Discussion of What Remains for 2024Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

March 5, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Transitioning from U.S. International Student to Canadian Permanent ResidentRead more

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  • CanadaCanada

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Tagalog

Contact information

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[email protected]

T:+1 416 507 3719

F:+1 416 504 3840

Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

Connect via Linkedin

Rafael’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 16, 2024

The Minister's To-Do List: A Discussion of What Remains for 2024Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

March 5, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Transitioning from U.S. International Student to Canadian Permanent ResidentRead more

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55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

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Rafael’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 16, 2024

The Minister's To-Do List: A Discussion of What Remains for 2024Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

March 5, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Transitioning from U.S. International Student to Canadian Permanent ResidentRead more

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[email protected]

T:+1 416 507 3719

F:+1 416 504 3840

Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

Connect via Linkedin

Rafael’s insights

The Immigration Conversation
September 16, 2024

The Minister's To-Do List: A Discussion of What Remains for 2024Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

March 5, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen and Interstride Webinar Series: Transitioning from U.S. International Student to Canadian Permanent ResidentRead more

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Media mentions

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Partner Rajiv Naik examines how the UK’s industrial strategy and immigration reforms will reshape talent access and create new opportunities for HR and mobility teams.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America™ honors numerous Fragomen attorneys for excellence in immigration law, including Partner Sarah K. Peterson, who received the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award.

Learn more

Video

Greek Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

In this video, Senior Manager Ben Morgan offers a comprehensive overview of Greek citizenship by descent—a key pathway for individuals with Greek ancestry to obtain citizenship.

Learn more

Blog post

Start Smart: Visa Pathways for Educational Opportunities in Thailand

Partner Aim-on Larpisal and Senior Knowledge Management Specialist outline key visa options available to international students seeking to study in Thailand, emphasizing strategic planning for a smooth application process.

Learn more

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Partner Charles Johanes contributes to Global Mobility Lawyer’s Guide to Global Immigration

Partner Charles Johanes contributed insights to the Australia section of a global immigration and mobility guide.

Learn more

Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s Employers

Pittsburgh Managing Partner Alex Castrodale and Associate Adam Teets highlight the need for US employers to prepare for unannounced immigration compliance checks.

Learn more

Blog post

From Ground Staff to Game Day: UK Skilled Worker Visa Changes in 2025 and the Impact on the Hidden Workforce in Sports Sector

Associates Stephanie Fitton and Halil Kaya and Paralegal Marcus Alexander Lang-Rawlings discuss how UK changes to the Skilled Worker visa in 2025 are reshaping sports sector employment.

Learn more

Blog post

Talent & Policy: Navigating Career Beginnings and Hiring Challenges in Singapore

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Learn more

Blog post

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Learn more

Blog post

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In this video, we share an overview of Fragomen's posted worker compliance solutions.

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Learn more

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