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Immigration Lawyer in Vancouver - Fasken Business Law Firm

Daniel C. Lee

Associate Fasken
I deliver innovative strategies that address the frequent changes in immigration laws, policies, and procedures to successfully meet clients’ objectives.
Jurisdiction Alberta, 2016 | British Columbia, 2015 | New South Wales, 2012
Language(s) English, Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese)
Office(s) Vancouver
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Overview

Daniel C. Lee advises and represents clients in numerous areas related to immigration with a focus on corporate immigration law, employer immigration compliance and global mobility for employees.

In addition to being a regular contributing author to The Lawyer’s Daily, Daniel also actively volunteers in the legal community. He was named as a “Changemaker” in the 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers for his volunteer work and involvement in preparing a step-by-step guide of the Canadian temporary resident visa application in order to help those fleeing the armed conflict in Ukraine move to Canada.

Daniel has extensive experience in providing immigration services to Canadian and foreign-based companies in a wide range of industry sectors, including oil and gas, telecommunication and information technology, and manufacturing. He works closely with employers in developing workplace policies to ensure their workplaces are in compliance with Canadian immigration laws and policies, and assists clients in making applications for permanent residency in Canada under the economic class, the Provincial Nominee Program (including Entrepreneur stream), and Family Class Sponsorship.

Achievements

  • Recognized as a Changemaker in the 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers, Canadian Lawyer Magazine 2022
  • Recognized as a Thought Leading Author for Immigration, Canada for Autumn 2022, Mondaq 2022
  • Recognized as a Thought Leading Author for Immigration, Canada for Spring 2022, Mondaq 2022
2022 Canadian Lawyer Magazine Recognized as a Changemaker in the 2022 edition of Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers recognizes lawyers who've made their mark on the legal system.
Mondaq Recognized as a Thought Leading Author for Immigration, Canada for Autumn 2022 Mondaq is an intelligent syndication platform providing world class content and insights from professional services firms.
Mondaq Recognized as a Thought Leading Author for Immigration, Canada for Spring 2022 Mondaq is an intelligent syndication platform providing world class content and insights from professional services firms.

Career & Education

Education

  • JD University of Technology Sydney
  • BBA Simon Fraser University

Community involvement

  • 2020 Supervising Lawyer UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program
  • 2020 to present Member Undergraduate Program Advisory Committee, University Canada West

Memberships & Affiliations

  • 2021 to present Member, Executive Committee, Immigration Law Section Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch
  • 2019 to 2022 Member, Young Lawyers Advisory Committee Canadian Bar Association - BC Branch
  • 2018 to 2021 Member, Executive Committee Canadian Corporate Counsel Association - BC Branch
  • 2016 to 2018 Member, Executive Committee, Immigration Law Section Canadian Bar Association, Alberta South

Knowledge

Fasken Institute

News

Publications

Speaking Engagements

Review of Immigration Law Implications in Family Law Files CBABC Family Law - Vancouver Island & Immigration Law Joint Meeting location location Virtual
Fight Back with Libby Znaimer Zoomer Radio location location AM740 (Toronto)
Considering a Career in Immigration Law / Refugee Law CBABC webinar to UVic Law School location location Virtual

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