For 60 years, Green and Spiegel has represented individuals whose immigration cases have not gone as planned. We understand that immigration litigation is a highly specialized area of law, and we have settled and argued thousands of cases on behalf of our clients.
Our lawyers understand the disappointment that you experience when your application is refused. We know, for example, how devastating a family sponsorship refusal is on your loved ones. If your permanent residence application was refused, the frustration can be overwhelming, especially in some cases after having invested years in Canada establishing yourself. If it is a corporate immigration matter that has had a negative impact on how you do business, we know how important it is for you to find a solution. Regardless of your immigration challenge, Green and Spiegel we can help to make it right.
We have significant experience in addressing and overcoming circumstances that might make you inadmissible to Canada in the eyes of the Canadian government. This could be the result of a prior arrest, for example, or failing to properly it on a subsequent application for citizenship or to enter Canada as a temporary or permanent resident.
Whether the government has already made an admissibility finding against you, or you think you might be considered inadmissible if you were to submit an application, we can help guide you through this process. This may include applying for a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP), Criminal Rehabilitation and/or providing you with a legal opinion letter. Depending on your case, our assistance could alternatively involve us representing you at an admissibility hearing and/or detention review at the Immigration Division.
Our lawyers have significant experience representing clients at the Immigration Division in addition to the Immigration Appeal Division in relation to refused Spousal Sponsorship, Parental Sponsorship, Residency Obligation, and Removal Order Appeals.
Our firm has assisted in both first instance Refugee Claimants at the Refugee Protection Division and appeals to the Refugee Appeal Division. We have assisted clients in Refugee Cessation matters, as well obtaining protected person status through successful Pre-Removal Risk Assessment applications.
Our team of seasoned lawyers have extensive experience in seeking the Court’s assistance where something has gone awry, whether it’s an unfavourable decision, seeking to stay your removal from Canada or the government failing to make a decision on your application.
Judicial review applications must be filed with the Federal Court of Canada, and, in most cases, these matters must be filed within 15 days for decisions made inside Canada or 60 days for decisions made outside Canada.
We regularly assist clients at the Federal Court and help them successfully overturn unfavourable decisions or compel the government to make a decision in some cases where the processing delays are excessive. We can assist with all types of refused applications, for instance, applications for a Visitor Visa, Study Permit, Work Permit, Permanent Residence (economic, family reunification and humanitarian classes), Citizenship (appeals and revocation) and more.
Wadud v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2025 FC 1383 (CanLII)
Sandhu v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2025 FC 832 (CanLII)
Tousi v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2025 FC 671 (CanLII)
Firebird Ocean Ltd v. Canada (Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness), 2024 FC 1443 (CanLII)
Singh v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 1165 (CanLII)
Ali v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2021 FC 579 (CanLII)
Immigration Application Refusals (15 days for decisions made in Canada; 60 days for decisions made outside of Canada)
Our law firm has a great deal of experience before the Federal Court and thus, we are highly capable of evaluating your situation to determine your chances before the Court. Please contact our office so that we can assist you further.
