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U.S. border officials ramp up electronic device searches, data shows – Featured Article in The Toronto Star
Senior Associate Benjamin Green shared his insights in a recent article with the Toronto Star examining the rise in electronic device searches by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and what it could mean for travellers entering the United States. He discusses how these searches are typically based on available intelligence and why travellers should be mindful of potential immigration and work authorization issues when crossing the border.
What Ottawa isn’t saying about immigration – Featured Article in The globe and mail
Partner Shoshana Green shared her insights in a recent opinion piece examining what Ottawa isn’t saying about immigration — and how shifting Express Entry priorities, rising temporary resident numbers, and employer-driven selection are reshaping Canada’s economic immigration system.
Francophone priorities and glut of foreign students straining business immigration system: lawyers – Featured Article in Canadian Lawyer
Managing Partner, Evan Green, shared his insights with Canadian Lawyer on how francophone priorities and rising international student numbers are straining Canada’s business immigration system, and what this means for employers navigating shifting federal targets.
Canada has gutted its economic migration program – Featured Article in the Globe and Mail
Partner, Shoshana Green, shared her insights with The Globe and Mail in an article examining how recent changes to Canada’s Express Entry system have narrowed pathways for economic immigrants. The piece explores how highly skilled workers without French-language ability are increasingly unlikely to be selected, unless they fall within specific priority categories such as health care or education.
Immigration Department on alert for asylum claims during World Cup – Featured Article in The Globe and Mail
Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with The Globe and Mail on Canada’s approach to visitor visas and asylum concerns ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Stephen explains that immigration officers are expected to apply the same standards to World Cup fans as any other temporary visitor, emphasizing the importance of consistent and fair decision-making within Canada’s immigration system.
Officials processing foreign nationals’ visas, permanent-residence applications will not face job cuts: minister – Featured Article in The Globe and Mail
Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with The Globe and Mail on federal public-service cuts and what they mean for Canada’s immigration system, emphasizing that while IRCC officers processing applications will not face job cuts, ongoing backlogs and inefficient processing continue to cause significant delays for applicants.
Canada’s immigration system is favouring these kinds of applicants — even over others who score higher – Featured Article in the Toronto Star
Canada’s Express Entry system is increasingly prioritizing French-language proficiency, raising serious questions about how economic value is assessed in immigration policy. Our partner Shoshana Green weighs in with the Toronto Star on the implications for highly skilled, English-speaking applicants.
Is Canada Driving Away Foreign Entrepreneurs – Featured Mornings with Simi: The Morning Bite
Managing Partner Stephen Green was featured on Mornings with Simi – The Morning Bite this morning, sharing insights on IRCC’s decision to pause Canada’s Start-Up Visa Program and its broader impact.
Immigration Department shelves visa program for foreign entrepreneurs, citing misuse – Featured Article in The Globe and Mail
Managing Partner, Stephen Green shared his insights with the Globe and Mail on IRCC’s decision to pause the Start-up Visa Program, noting that lengthy processing times and policy uncertainty are undermining Canada’s ability to attract and retain innovative entrepreneurs.
Canada cancels intake for two economic immigration programs – Featured Article in The Toronto Star
Managing Partner Stephen Green shared insights with The Toronto Star on Canada’s decision to halt intake for the Start-Up Visa program, warning that eliminating the country’s only business immigration pathway risks pushing innovative entrepreneurs and economic growth elsewhere.