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Vanessa Dadoun

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Vanessa is an accomplished lawyer and a workforce strategy and global mobility professional with a distinguished career in Canadian immigration law. As a Senior Immigration Program Manager at Fragomen’s Toronto office, she combines deep legal experience with a strategic approach to workforce planning and global mobility.

With a strong track record in client service, policy development and process optimization, Vanessa has successfully advised both individuals and multinational corporations across diverse industries, including construction, technology manufacturing, mining and exploration, aerospace and defense, international retail and software services. She is highly skilled in navigating complex immigration matters, from visitor records and work permits to student visas and inadmissibility issues.

Previously, as a senior manager and legal leader, Vanessa played a key role in establishing Fragomen’s Montreal office and led a team of bilingual business analysts and associates. She was instrumental in facilitating the mobility of professionals from Francophone markets, including France, Morocco, Algeria and Haiti, helping businesses in Canada access top talent from these regions.

In her current role, Vanessa oversees global partner engagements, fosters high-impact relationships and serves as a strategic liaison between Fragomen’s internal teams, local advisors and multinational clients. She is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency, developing protocols aligned with business objectives, and ensuring world-class client service.

Fluent in English and French, Vanessa is also deeply committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, actively contributing to committees that drive meaningful change in the workplace and beyond.

In her current role, Vanessa oversees global partner engagements, fosters high-impact relationships and serves as a strategic liaison between Fragomen’s internal teams, local advisors and multinational clients. She is dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency, developing protocols aligned with business objectives, and ensuring world-class client service.

Fluent in English and French, Vanessa is also deeply committed to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives, actively contributing to committees that drive meaningful change in the workplace and beyond.

Education

  • University of Montréal, Québec, LL.B., 2002
  • University of Toronto, NCA Certificate, 2007

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Admissions

Bar Admissions: Barreau du Québec (Bar of Quebec), Ontario

Professional accomplishments

Member, Canadian Bar Association

Member, Ontario Bar Association, Citizenship and Immigration Section

Member, Quebec Immigration Lawyers Association (AQAADI)

Member, Bar of Quebec

Called at the Ontario Bar, since September 2014

Member, Law Society of Ontario

Experience

Represented clients on a wide variety of corporate immigration and related employment matters, including CUSMA professional, intra-company transfers, labour market opinions, temporary resident visas, restoration of status, reciprocity cases and others.

Managed high-volume immigration programs.

Vanessa’s insights

April 28, 2025 — April 30, 2025 | Conference

GBTA Canada Conference 2025Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

Vanessa’s insights

April 28, 2025 — April 30, 2025 | Conference

GBTA Canada Conference 2025Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

Vanessa’s insights

April 28, 2025 — April 30, 2025 | Conference

GBTA Canada Conference 2025Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

Country / Territory

  • CanadaCanada

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  • English
  • French

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[email protected]

T:+1 416 507 3706

F:+1 416 504 3840

Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

Montréal

Fragomen Canada LLP

1010 Sainte-Catherine Street West Suite 200

Montréal QC H3B 5L1

Canada

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Vanessa’s insights

April 28, 2025 — April 30, 2025 | Conference

GBTA Canada Conference 2025Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

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[email protected]

T:+1 416 507 3706

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Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

Montréal

Fragomen Canada LLP

1010 Sainte-Catherine Street West Suite 200

Montréal QC H3B 5L1

Canada

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Vanessa’s insights

April 28, 2025 — April 30, 2025 | Conference

GBTA Canada Conference 2025Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

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Languages

  • English
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Email

[email protected]

T:+1 416 507 3706

F:+1 416 504 3840

Toronto

Fragomen (Canada) Co.

55 York St #1500

Toronto ON M5J 1R7

Canada

Montréal

Fragomen Canada LLP

1010 Sainte-Catherine Street West Suite 200

Montréal QC H3B 5L1

Canada

Connect via Linkedin

Vanessa’s insights

April 28, 2025 — April 30, 2025 | Conference

GBTA Canada Conference 2025Read more

May 7, 2024 | Webinar

Fragomen Canada Immigration Update WebcastRead more

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Fragomen is ranked Band 1 for Immigration: Business in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, marking two decades of recognition since 2006. The firm is also the only firm ranked Band 1 in the Global: Multi-Jurisdictional Immigration category and receives additional individual recognitions in the USA: Business Immigration rankings.

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Games Industry: Tightening Immigration Rules Will Impact the Games Industry in 2026

Senior Manager William Diaz outlines how immigration changes in the US and UK may affect workforce planning and mobility for the games industry in 2026.

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Fragomen Ranked Band 1 in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide

Fragomen is ranked Band 1 for Immigration: Business in the Chambers Global 2026 Guide, marking two decades of recognition since 2006. The firm is also the only firm ranked Band 1 in the Global: Multi-Jurisdictional Immigration category and receives additional individual recognitions in the USA: Business Immigration rankings.

Learn more

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Buffalo Toronto Public Media: IRCC faces processing hurdles as FIFA World Cup draws near

Partner Rick Lamanna provides insight to Buffalo Toronto Public Media on potential IRCC processing challenges as Canada prepares for increased visa demand ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Learn more

Blog post

Time to Act: Three Key Questions for Employers Ahead of March 1 Remuneration Increases for Employment Permits in Ireland

Immigration Director Deirdre Murray explores the impact of upcoming employment permit changes on employers and workforce planning in Ireland. 

Learn more

Video

Global Entry | #MobilityMinute

Director David Iannella discusses how Global Entry can help frequent business travelers navigate US entry more predictably and access TSA PreCheck.

Learn more

Video

London Fashion Week 2026

Manager Russell Hodges and Associate Gurpreet Phalora explain key UK immigration considerations for London Fashion Week 2026.

Learn more

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The EU Blue Card Recast Through the Employer Lens

Senior Counsel Jo Antoons and Immigration Supervisor Elisabeth Kamm explore the EU Blue Card recast and its impact for employers, highlighting how hiring, retention and mobility decisions are affected. 

Learn more

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Times of India: The 2027 H-1B Season: Revised Strategies for Sponsoring Employers and Implications for Aspirants

Partner James Pack on US H‑1B updates and what employers should know for the upcoming lottery.

Learn more

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Manager Konstantin Schmid provides a practical overview of Swiss citizenship routes, eligibility rules and common reasons applications are delayed or refused. 

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