Denise Alba

Denise Alba shines as a pivotal figure within Dentons' Immigration group from her base in Vancouver. Her expertise unfurls across the complex domain of business immigration, where she dedicates herself to aiding both corporations and individuals. Denise's work spans the intricate pathways to both temporary and permanent residency, catering to sectors as diverse as pharmaceuticals, tech and AI, and consultancy.

Her approach is hands-on and strategic, guiding clients through the maze of work permit categories such as Significant Benefit, Intra-company Transfer, and NAFTA Professional, alongside Reciprocal Employment. Denise's adeptness at securing Temporary Resident Visas, Open Spousal Work Permits, and Study Permits for her clients is noteworthy. Furthermore, her advice under the Global Skills Strategy for Short-term Work Permit exemptions has proven invaluable.

Her proficiency extends to advising on the pursuit of permanent residency, navigating the Express Entry system, Spousal Sponsorship, and even the complexities of Citizenship and Proof of Citizenship applications. Denise's contributions have not gone unnoticed, earning her recognition in The Legal 500 Canada for Business Immigration.

Beyond her practice, Denise actively contributes insights to her field. She co-authored a client alert for Dentons on October 11, 2022, addressing pilot projects aimed at easing work restrictions for international students and automating study permit extensions. Her engagement with the legal community is evident through her ongoing membership with the Canadian Bar Association since 2016.

Denise's journey in law began with her education, earning a JD from the University of Windsor in 2016, after completing a BA in Political Science at the University of British Columbia in 2011. She has successfully gained admission to practice law in Ontario (2017) and later in British Columbia (2020), showcasing her commitment and versatility in the legal profession.

Before her tenure at Dentons, Denise honed her skills at Deloitte Canada/Garson LLP and PwC Law LLP, where she further cemented her foundation in business immigration. Her journey reflects a dedicated and strategic approach to immigration law, underlined by a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of her clients' needs in navigating the complexities of immigration to Canada.