David Garson

David Garson

Experienced Immigration Lawyer with a Reputation for Excellence
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David is the Managing Partner of Garson Immigration Law. He has been practising immigration law for 28 years and is certified by the Law Society of Ontario as a Specialist in Immigration Law. According to the “International Who’s Who of Corporate Immigration Lawyers,” the official research partner of the International Bar Association, David Garson is rated as one of the top 10 highly regarded individuals in immigration law in Canada.

David advises clients on immigration issues related to conducting business across international borders. His client roster includes senior executives and individuals, as well as institutions and large multinational organizations. He acts for major IT companies involved in semiconductor design innovation, Enterprise Content Management, software development and IT finance solutions.

David has practised in the field of immigration law since 1988 and is a past Chair of the Canadian Bar Association – Ontario, Immigration and Citizenship Section. He is currently a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, a past Chair of the Canada Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and a past Chair of the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the Young Lawyers Division – Canadian Bar Association. He is a past Co-Programme Coordinator for the immigration section of the Canadian Bar Association – Ontario.

Practice Area
Immigration Law
Citizenship, Green Cards, Investment Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
Professional Experience
Partner
Garson Immigration Law
Current
Education
University of Windsor
LL.B. (1988)
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Professional Associations
State Bar of Massachusetts  # 569034
Member
Current
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Canadian Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Law Society of Ontario
Certified Specialist
- Current
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Ontario Bar
Member
- Current
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Publications
Speaking Engagements
12th Annual AILA Upstate NY Northern Border Immigration Conference, AILA Upstate NY Northern Border Immigration Conference
American Immigration Lawyers Association
9th Biennial Global Immigration Conference, Global Immigration Conference
International Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Annual Conference, American Immigration Lawyers Association Conference
American Immigration Lawyers Association
11th Annual Northern Border Conference, Northern Border Conference
American Immigration Lawyers Association
8th Biennial Global Immigration Conference, Global Immigration Conference
International Bar Association
9th Annual Northern Border US/Canada Immigration Law Conference, Northern Border US/Canada Immigration Law Conference
American Immigration Lawyers Association
A Global Perspective – The Future of Immigration Law Practice
Global Immigration Forum
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Business Visa – Global Perspective Seminar, Global Perspective Semina
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Canada/U.S. Border Annual Immigration Conference, Canada/U.S. Border Immigration Conference, Buffalo, New York
“Understanding the New International Mobility Program and other LMIA-Exempt Categories”, OAB Professional Development
“Immigration policies as a reflection of economic and labor needs in global markets”, Global Immigration Forum, Boston
American Immigration Lawyers Association
“Global Transfers, Skilled Workers, Highly Skilled, Employer Compliance”, 6th Biennial IBA Global Conference, London
International Bar Association
"Temporary Foreign Worker Processing (Temporary Resident Visas, Work Permits, Student Visas)”, Immigration Law Summit, Toronto, Ontario
“Hot Topics – Changing Visa Regimes in Canada, United Kingdom, Mexico, Australia and Others”, American Immigration Lawyers Association Global Immigration Forum, San Francisco
American Immigration Lawyers Association
20th Annual Immigration Law Summit, Immigration Law Summit
The Law Society of Ontario
“Canada Immigration”, International Bar Association Conference, London
International Bar Association
“Canada Immigration”, International Bar Association Conference, Vancouver
International Bar Association
Certifications
Specialist in Immigration Law
Law Society of Ontario
Websites & Blogs
Website
Garson Immigration Law
Blog
Garson Immigration Law
Contact & Map
Garson Immigration
4950 Yonge St., # 302
North York, Ontario M2N 6K1
Canada
Telephone: (416) 321-2860