Atty. Donovan Francis
As the founding lawyer at GOOSELAW™ Immigration, I assist businesses and individuals both within Canada and internationally with their Canadian immigration matters. As a Canadian-educated lawyer and a proud immigrant to Canada, I am committed to providing high-quality and personable immigration services.
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Donovan Francis is a immigration attorney based in Mississauga, Ontario, practicing at Gooselaw Immigration. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Ontario, Law Society of Ontario (2019). Educated at Osgoode Hall Law School (J.D., 2018) and University of Alberta (M.A.). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026). Serves clients in Mississauga, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- As the founding lawyer at GOOSELAW™ Immigration, I assist businesses and individuals both within Canada and internationally with their Canadian immigration matters
- As a Canadian-educated lawyer and a proud immigrant to Canada, I am committed to providing high-quality and personable immigration services
- Your immigration application will benefit from my experience in delivering legal immigration advice and support to mobility groups, human resources, legal departments, and in-house compliance teams at startups, medium-sized and large multinational companies
- I lead GOOSELAW™ Immigration in helping Canadian startups, billion-dollar multinational corporations, families, and individuals with their immigration requirements
- Together, we guide clients through the complexities of immigration regulations, including those related to international trade agreements such as NAFTA, CETA, and GATS
- Additionally, I oversee the firm's efforts in providing support with various work permit categories, including intra-company transferees, NAFTA professionals, and applications for labour market impact assessments (LMIA) and the Global Talent Stream
- In my free time, I enjoy exploring the great outdoors with my family, especially during the summer while camping
- I have a passion for traveling and have been fortunate enough to explore many parts of the African continent
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Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mississauga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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