Alert: Entry Ban To Go Into Effect June 9, 2025
Quick Takeaways Nationals from 19 countries either wholly or partially prohibited from entering United States
Quick Takeaways Nationals from 19 countries either wholly or partially prohibited from entering United States
Chambers USA 2025 Ranks Jonathan Grode Band 1, with Dana Imperia and the Firm Recognized
Quick Takeaways U.S. Department of State will not schedule new student visa appointments to facilitate
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer science fiction. We are now living in an
We are thrilled to be partnering with Amazon on a new immigration referral program in Canada!..
The mining industry in Ontario is a major contributor to Canada’s economy. Around 26%
This honor is awarded to only 5% of attorneys in the state for excellence in
Canada’s Start-up Visa (SUV) Program offers a unique pathway for immigrant entrepreneurs to build
This week, Justice Akbarali of the Superior Court of Justice issued an Endorsement following
More than a decade of stellar reviews underscore Grode’s exceptional experience and dedication to delivering
On April 10, 2025, the Federal Court issued its decision in Tousi v. Canada
Every year on April 4, Canada celebrates Refugee Rights Day—a day to commemorate the
On March 26, 2025, USCIS announced that as of March 5, 2025, it has received enough petitions
Effective March 25, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) removed the bonus Comprehensive
As of March 13, 2025, if you have a Canadian born grandparent, you may
Since the inauguration of President Trump in the United States, there has been a
We previously discussed the impending possibility of a new registration requirement being put onto
On March 13, 2025, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced an important update for “Lost
Green and Spiegel is thrilled to announce that four of our distinguished partners have
On February 19, 2025, CBS News sent shockwaves through Ukrainian, Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan
A new deadline of March 19, 2025, has been set to remedy the second
Canada has positioned itself as a global hub for innovation and technology, attracting a
Green and Spiegel is delighted to announce that Who’s Who Legal (WWL) has recognized
On November 15, 2024, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced significant updates to
U.S. citizens and foreign nationals living in the U.S. who want to make a
Green and Spiegel LLP has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Best Law
With Canada’s close proximity and strong economic ties to the U.S., Canada is a
In a move aimed at recalibrating the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, Canadian Minister of
Green and Spiegel is proud to announce its inclusion as one of Canada’s Best
We are delighted to announce the addition of two leaders to our senior management
IRCC announced that the Post-Graduation Work Permit program will undergo changes to align more
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada released significant policy updates for work permit applications filed
The Government of Canada has just announced that Start-up Visa (SUV) Program applicants who
We are proud to announce that Green and Spiegel has once again been recognized
In 2023, the Minister of Immigration introduced a special temporary policy allowing certain Ukrainian
Earlier this year, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will
Due to the ongoing shortage of healthcare professionals in Canada, several immigration pathways have
IRCC’s policy on digital nomads in Canada presents a unique opportunity for companies and
In the case of Singh v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 1165, the
Since the introduction of Bill C-71, an Act to amend the Citizenship Act (2024),
On June 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rescinded the Trump Administration’s termination
Effective June 9, 2023, through July 31, 2024, Afghan nationals paroled into the United States
On June 2nd, DOS posted an alert and reminder that on June 17th, the processing
On May 25, 2023, The U.S. Department of State delayed the effective date of consular
Congratulations to Katelyn Hufe Karahan, a Partner at Green and Spiegel, U.S., who has just
Super Lawyers Magazine has named both Jonathan Grode and Katelyn Hufe Karahan “Super Lawyers” while
PANDEMIC-ERA FORM I-9 FLEXIBILITIES END ON JULY 31, 2023 SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security
National Interest Waiver (NIW) category for Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) pathway for STEM immigrants to obtain green card status.
Quick Takeaways Nearly 800,000 Registrations submitted in this year’s lottery, approximately 110,000 selected. Less than
Effective immediately, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now permit individuals requesting immigration
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) seeking an Alien Documentation, Identification, and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp, also known
On March 6th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the expansion of premium processing for certain
On March 2, 2023, USCIS announced that as of February 27, 2023, it has received
With delays in obtaining visas at US consular posts throughout the world, it is welcome
Pilot program for H-1B and L-1 to launch later this year, with hopes to expand
On January 31, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that it has received
On Friday USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap season will open at Noon EST on March 1st, 2023
On January 23, 2023, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will
Quick Takeaways Starting January 25, 2023, USCIS will once again adjudicate H-4/L-2 EADs and Changes/Extensions
A recent settlement between the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Department of Homeland