Julia Nuro is a business immigration lawyer at Galileo Partners in Montreal; where she has practiced since August 2024. A member of the Barreau du Québec since 2023; she advises Canadian and international employers on all aspects of immigration to Canada and Quebec; including work permits; Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs) and Quebec temporary and permanent immigration programs. Her practice places particular emphasis on Quebec’s administrative immigration framework; including provincial selection programs administered by the Ministère de l’Immigration; de la Francisation et de l’Intégration (MIFI); the Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés (PRTQ) and the Certificat de sélection du Québec (CSQ). Prior to joining Galileo; she practiced immigration law and sports law at a Montreal firm; giving her particular insight into the immigration challenges faced in sectors that rely heavily on international mobility.
Holding a Bachelor of Laws and a Juris Doctor in North American Common Law from Université de Montréal (LL.B.; 2020; J.D.; 2021); Julia Nuro was admitted to the Barreau du Québec in 2023 following her graduation from the École du Barreau. Her dual civil law and North American common law training gives her a broad legal perspective; particularly valuable when handling immigration files involving parties from multiple jurisdictions.
Prior to joining Galileo Partners in August 2024; Julia practiced as a lawyer at Patrice Brunet Avocats (March 2023 to August 2024); where her practice covered both immigration law and sports law. Her experience in sports law gave her a nuanced understanding of international mobility in specialized operational contexts. Earlier in her career; she also served as a conciliator at the Tribunal administratif du logement (September 2019 to April 2021); an experience that sharpened her skills in dispute resolution and Quebec administrative procedure. She also volunteered as a legal clinic intern at the Clinique juridique de l’Université de Montréal.
At Galileo Partners; Julia pays close attention to the specificities of Quebec immigration law and the MIFI’s administrative framework; particularly as it relates to Quebec’s permanent and temporary selection programs. Her article on the Quebec sponsorship CSQ quota cap for 2024-2026 demonstrates her ability to analyze complex regulatory developments and communicate their practical implications for employers and foreign workers alike.
A contributor to the Galileo Partners blog; Julia Nuro publishes targeted analyses on developments in Quebec and Canadian immigration law. Her recent article addresses the Quebec sponsorship CSQ quota cap for 2024-2026 and outlines the options available to employers and workers affected by this development.
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