Yusra Siddiquee

Pronounced: YOU-sra sea-DEE-key

Yusra Siddiquee leads the Business Immigration and International Mobility team at Littler's Toronto office. Yusra develops corporate immigration strategies and facilitates the temporary and permanent entry of senior executives and key personnel for Canadian and multinational corporations. Her practice is not limited to Canada, as she is experienced in facilitating visas and permits to global destinations. With comprehensive experience in immigration law spanning over 25 years, Yusra is able to advise employers on alternate jurisdictions to relocate key employees who are unable to secure immigration status. She also assists companies in determining the human capital costs when bidding on international projects. As well, Yusra provides extensive training to human resource professionals and in-house counsel on the implementation and execution of immigration policies and processes. From an employment law perspective, she advises clients on the employment and termination of foreign workers. Yusra’s clients span a wide range of industries, including engineering, telecommunications, information technology, insurance, health sciences and energy.

Yusra has appeared before parliamentary committees to advise government officials on immigration policy and legislation. She is a frequent speaker at legal and industry conferences both domestically and internationally. She is ranked as a leading immigration lawyer in several publications including Chambers and Partners, Who’s Who Legal and Canadian Legal Lexpert.  

Credentials & Recognition

Speaking Engagements

Legal and Practical Considerations for International Students

  • March 24, 2025
  • Council of Ontario Universities Legal Counsel Conference

Immigration Olympics – Canada Representative

  • December 6, 2024
  • International Bar Association 11th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference, London, UK

2024 Canada Conference

  • October 23, 2024
  • Toronto, ON

Drafting Global Remote and Hybrid Working Policies

  • April 27, 2023
  • International Bar Association Annual IBA Employment and Diversity Law Conference, Buenos Aires, Argentina

How to Employ - and Payroll - an Overseas University Telecommuter in the Era of COVID-19

  • June 18, 2020
  • Canadian Association of University Solicitors

Work Without a Work Permit

  • November 6, 2019
  • Law Society of Ontario - 27th Immigration Law Summit, Toronto, ON

Are you open for business?

  • October 31, 2019
  • International Bar Association - 9th Biennial IBA Global Immigration Conference, London, UK

How to Structure Expatriate Assignments and Draft Expat Agreements for US/Canada -and Beyond: Practical Pointers, Strategies and Tips

  • September 17, 2019
  • CERC 2019 National Conference: Future-Proofing Mobility, Niagara Falls, ON

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