CPHR BC & Yukon

Craig Natsuhara is a Partner at EY Law LLP in Vancouver. He has practiced business immigration law since 2000. He enjoys advocacy work, having initiated the project that led to the prior recruitment-exempt LMIA category for digital media and having provided input on formulating what became the Global Talent Stream LMIA. He has had the privilege of guiding many international companies with their expansion to BC and supporting local businesses and organizations with their recruitment and retention of global talent. He is passionate about supporting BC’s economy and assisting foreign nationals to work in this amazing province. Craig is recognized by Lexpert, Best Lawyers, and Who’s Who Legal. He was the Chair of the CBABC’s Immigration Section from 2007 to 2009. He has been a member of the Immigrant Employment Council of BC (“IEC-BC”) Employer Advisory Group since 2018. He is passionate about contributing to the community. He has been a volunteer Director of the SPARK Computer Graphics Society since 2011 and a volunteer Director (and past President) of the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre since 1998.

Jeffrey Chang is a Manager and Senior Immigration Consultant with EY Law LLP, focusing on Canadian immigration related matters. He advises clients relating to various immigration matters to ensure foreign nationals can work and reside legally in Canada. His area of expertise includes advising on Labour Market Impact Assessments, Work Permits under various exemptions, Study Permits, various Permanent Residence streams, and Canadian Citizenship matters. He has extensive experience in serving multinational and domestic companies in various sectors including Tech, Digital Media (Films & Entertainment), Energy, Pharmaceutical, and more. He is well-versed in employing creative strategies to help foreign enterprises set up initial operations in Canada. As a member in good standing of the CICC, Jeffrey has practiced immigration law since June 2012. He previously worked for a popular immigration law boutique law firm that catered to Chinese applicants. Jeffrey is currently a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants. He is also an adjunct instructor at Queen’s University’s Graduate Diploma of Immigration and Citizenship Law program.