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Yanni is a Senior Associate in Fragomen’s Toronto office, where she assists corporate clients in the information technology, consulting and engineering industries in meeting their global mobility needs. In her role, she helps clients to obtain work authorizations based on international agreements (i.e., NAFTA and CETA), intra-company transfers and other Labour Market Assessment exempt programs.
Prior to joining Fragomen, Yanni worked at a boutique immigration firm in Toronto, where she gained a broad range of experience in transactional immigration and litigation work, as well as a forward-looking perspective. Yanni also has a background in business and entrepreneurship, making her finely attuned to clients’ business and immigration needs.
Yanni speaks English and Mandarin Chinese.
Education
- University of Western Ontario, J.D., 2017
- University of Western Ontario, B.A. (Hons.), 2017
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Court Admissions: Court of Appeal for Ontario, Ontario Superior Court of Justice
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Senior Counsel Anna Boucher is quoted in ABC News regarding Australia's migration debate and what more than 165 years of migration data reveals about long-term immigration trends.
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Senior Immigration Consultant Alessandra Rüede discusses Switzerland’s 2026 work permit quota utilisation and what current availability, canton-level allocation practices and processing considerations mean for employers planning international hiring and mobility.
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Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup has been appointed to the Dutch Bar’s Legislative Committee on Immigration Law, where she will contribute input and advice on proposed and existing immigration legislation.
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.
Blog post
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.
Blog post
Media mentions
Partner Christine Sullivan discusses the implementation of the EU’s Entry/Exit System (EES) across member states and at border crossing points.
Blog post
Poland Immigration Strategy Director Tomasz Rogala, Senior Associate Tomasz Rdzanek and Senior Immigration Consultant Paulina Fołta-Cisak discuss who may qualify for Polish citizenship by descent, how historical events can affect a claim and what applicants should expect from the 2026 confirmation process.
Media mentions
Senior Counsel Anna Boucher is quoted in ABC News regarding Australia's migration debate and what more than 165 years of migration data reveals about long-term immigration trends.
Blog post
Senior Immigration Consultant Alessandra Rüede discusses Switzerland’s 2026 work permit quota utilisation and what current availability, canton-level allocation practices and processing considerations mean for employers planning international hiring and mobility.
Blog post
Director Isobel Neilson and Manager Sophie Jo Wasson discuss Malta’s shift from citizenship by investment to merit-based naturalisation and outline what may contribute to a compelling application based on exceptional merit and national interest.
Blog post
Partner Naomi Goldshtein discusses the UK Right to Work changes taking effect from 1 October 2026 and what employers should do now to strengthen identity verification, workforce oversight and compliance across direct and extended worker populations.
Awards
Senior Associate Tuğba Özyakup has been appointed to the Dutch Bar’s Legislative Committee on Immigration Law, where she will contribute input and advice on proposed and existing immigration legislation.


