Green and Spiegel, U.S. Expands Leadership with the Addition of Former Senior Government Officials Ian Hopper and Kerry Doyle
Both bring extraordinary insight and experience from decades of public service, strengthening the firm’s ability
Both bring extraordinary insight and experience from decades of public service, strengthening the firm’s ability
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
Green and Spiegel U.S. has been named to the 16th edition of Best Law Firms
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.
As a follow up to our most recent posting on the September 19 Proclamation that
We are proud to announce that Green and Spiegel has been recognized as a Band
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
As Congress was unable to come to an agreement regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 budget,
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, U.S. is proud to announce a significant federal court victory on behalf
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.
Key Takeaways: Weighted lottery favoring higher earners to go into effect for March 2026 H-1B
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 a follow up to our post this morning on Friday’s Proclamation that added a
On Friday, President Trump issued a Proclamation that added a $100,000 fee for H-1B petitions.
Four Green and Spiegel lawyers have been included in The Best Lawyers Canada, 2026
A Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) is a document that an employer in Canada will
The government has announced a new bill to strengthen Canada’s border security and the
Are you an experienced entrepreneur ready to start a business in Canada? Alberta’s Rural
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced an increase in the wage threshold
The Canadian government is committed to reuniting as many families as possible through
This is an update to our previous citizenship blog post regarding Canadian citizenship by
On May 28th, 2025 the Honourable David Piccini, Minister of Labour, Immigration, Training and
Ontario is aiming to strengthen its approach to immigration through recent changes to
Join us for coffee, conversation and COPS Doughnuts at Green and Spiegel, an immigration
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction. We are now living in
We are thrilled to be partnering with Amazon on a new immigration referral program
The mining industry in Ontario is a major contributor to Canada’s economy. Around
Canada’s Start-up Visa (SUV) Program offers a unique pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs to
This week, Justice Akbarali of the Superior Court of Justice issued an Endorsement
On April 10, 2025, the Federal Court issued its decision in Tousi v.
Every year on April 4, Canada celebrates Refugee Rights Day—a day to commemorate
Effective March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) removed the bonus
As of March 13, 2025, if you have a Canadian born grandparent, you
Since the inauguration of President Trump in the United States, there has been
On October 4, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) updated its Frequently Asked
On September 18, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, effective September 10, 2024, it would automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who properly file a Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, to renew an expiring or expired Green Card.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) resumed processing of Advance Travel
UPDATE, Sept. 5, 2024: On September 4, 2024, District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker extended
On June 17, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the creation of Keeping Families Together,
Green and Spiegel, U.S. congratulates Jonathan Grode, Practice Director and Managing Partner, who has been
Quick Takeaways NIW submissions have almost tripled since 2022 with approval rates dropping 10% O-1A
On August 2, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia affirmed
On July 30, 2024, USCIS announced that it would conduct a second randomized selection in
Written by Jonathan Grode, Barbara Leen, Amy Nice, and Joshua Rolf. Learn more on Institute
PA Mock Trial has been a big part of Jonathan Grode’s life since 2007 when
For the fourth consecutive year, Super Lawyers Magazine has named Green and Spiegel’s U.S. Practice
Quick Takeaways U.S. Consulates abroad issued record numbers of immigrant and nonimmigrant visas over the
Quick Takeaways This year’s H-1B Registration Period will open at 12PM EST on March 6,
Quick Takeaways Effective Date: All fee adjustments, excluding previously-announced updates to Premium Processing, will take
DOL Completing Research on Whether to Modernize Schedule A to Include Additional STEM and Non-STEM
International Immigration Law Firm Green and Spiegel, U.S. has just added an office location in
Quick Takeaways 12.3% Increase will take effect February 26, 2024, and in response to inflation
Quick Takeaways The pilot program will only be available to certain H-1B Visas between January
After being a clerk at the immigration law firm for 1.5 years, Austin will join