Associate Lawyer Spencer Green breaks down major updates announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that significantly impact Start-Up Visa (SUV) applicants.
December 19, 2025
Associate Lawyer Spencer Green breaks down major updates announced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that significantly impact Start-Up Visa (SUV) applicants.
As of December 15, 2025, the provisions of Bill C-3 are now in force. This means that the first generational limit to Canadian citizenship by descent has now been removed.
New IRCC pathway offers permanent residency for internationally trained physicians with recent Canadian work experience. Learn eligibility and key details.
Valerie Kleinman updates readers on Bill C-3 and upcoming changes to Canadian citizenship by descent, including new eligibility for generations born abroad.
Lexology Index has recognized three of the firm’s Senior Partners as among the highest-ranked lawyers in Lexology Index: Canada 2025.
Canada has introduced a temporary policy exempting certain FIFA-invited workers from work permit requirements for FIFA 2026. Learn who qualifies and how to prepare.
Canada simplifies study permits for master’s and PhD students, offering quicker approvals and removing the PAL requirement in 2026
Learn about Canada’s 2026–2028 Immigration Levels Plan, including new limits on residents and shifts in economic and temporary immigration.
Green and Spiegel LLP ranked Tier 1 nationally and in Toronto for Immigration Law in Best Law Firms® Canada 2026, recognizing its legal excellence.
We are proud to announce that Green and Spiegel has been recognized as a Band 1 law firm for Immigration
Canada’s manufacturing sector faces a critical skilled labor shortage, pushing employers to seek international talent to stay competitive and meet production demands.
Green and Spiegel is proud to announce its inclusion as one of Canada’s Best Law Firms for 2026 by The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business.
Discover how Canada’s Francophone Minority Communities Student Pilot (FMCSP) supports French-speaking international students with streamlined study permits, settlement services, and pathways to permanent residence.
Canada faces a healthcare labour shortage as demand rises and retirements loom. Learn how immigration programs like Express Entry and EMPP help bring skilled healthcare professionals to Canada
Processing delays for Canadian permanent residence (PR) applications have become a frustrating reality. The Start-up Visa Program (SUV) in particular has seen timelines increase dramatically from 20 months in 2020 to 53 months today. If your application has been delayed, there may be steps you can take to understand the cause — and potentially push for a decision.
Processing delays for Canadian permanent residence (PR) applications have become a frustrating reality. The Start-up Visa Program (SUV) in particular has seen timelines increase dramatically from 20 months in 2020 to 53 months today. If your application has been delayed, there may be steps you can take to understand the cause — and potentially push for a decision.
Green and Spiegel has been recognized as a Band 1 law firm for Immigration in the Chambers Canada 2026 Guide for the 10th consecutive year.
As part of its efforts to improve transparency and service delivery, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has updated
Canada’s Federal Start-Up Visa (SUV) Program is one of the most entrepreneur-friendly immigration pathways in the world…
Four Green and Spiegel lawyers have been included in The Best Lawyers Canada, 2026 Edition. Congratulations to Green and Spiegel Senior Partners Shoshana T. Green, Evan J. Green and Stephen W. Green, as well as Senior Associate Valerie Kleinman.