We are delighted to announce the addition of two leaders to our senior management team. Rani Kaur is our Senior Director of Finance and Sara Rembacz is our Director of Marketing and Business Development.
October 15, 2024
We are delighted to announce the addition of two leaders to our senior management team. Rani Kaur is our Senior Director of Finance and Sara Rembacz is our Director of Marketing and Business Development.
IRCC announced that the Post-Graduation Work Permit program will undergo changes to align more closely with labour market needs starting on November 1, 2024, with significant changes to be made to the eligibility requirements for language proficiency and field of study.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada released significant policy updates for work permit applications filed under the International Mobility Program, and specifically, the Intra-Company Transfer categories.
The Government of Canada has just announced that Start-up Visa (SUV) Program applicants who are deemed to be “essential” will now be eligible to apply for open work permits with a duration of up to three years.
We are proud to announce that Green and Spiegel has once again been recognized as a Band 1 law firm for Immigration in the Chambers Canada 2025 Guide.
In 2023, the Minister of Immigration introduced a special temporary policy allowing certain Ukrainian nationals to apply for permanent residence. The program, launched in October 2023, closes on October 22, 2024.
Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will implement measures to reduce the number
Due to the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals in Canada, several immigration pathways have been created to facilitate the relocation of foreign nationals in the healthcare sector to Canada.
IRCC’s policy on digital nomads in Canada presents a unique opportunity for companies and workers in the United States.
In the case of Singh v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 1165, the Federal Court ruled that immigration officers cannot treat optional National Occupational Classification requirements as mandatory.
Since the introduction of Bill C-71, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024), in the House of Commons, many individuals have raised questions about qualifying under the new rules. Green and Spiegel LLP understands these concerns and hopes to help clarify what to expect from Bill C-71.
In a move aimed at recalibrating the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, Canadian Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages, Randy Boissonnault, has announced significant reductions and compliance measures.
Green and Spiegel is thrilled to announce that three of our distinguished partners have been recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada for their exceptional work in immigration law.
On August 28, 2024, IRCC announced that, effective immediately, it has ended its temporary public policy that allowed visitors to apply for a work permit from within Canada. The policy was initially set to end on February 28, 2025.
If you are planning on travelling with your dog to the U.S., it is important to be aware of the specific requirements you must follow for successful entry. To help ensure a smooth journey for you and your dog, we have compiled a list of the requirements.
If you are a tech professional looking to immigrate to Canada, below are some of the pathways under which you may be eligible to apply for temporary and/or permanent residence in Canada.
In the absence of any further steps taken by IRCC, the future of the SUV measures introduced at Collision 2023 becomes questionable as we start Q3 of 2024.
As we are halfway through 2024, our team has compiled a list of the top ten updates in Canadian immigration. Stay informed and ahead with the latest developments!
Canada has extended the deadline for the special temporary immigration measures introduced earlier this year in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
The pathway to citizenship for second generation Canadians is undergoing significant changes under Bill C-71, however, the issue remains for IRCC that the new law has not yet come into effect by the Court’s initial deadline of June 19, 2024.