DHS Announces New TPS Designation for Lebanese Nationals, Provides Details on Employment Authorization for Lebanese Beneficiaries of DED
On October 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new Temporary Protected
On October 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new Temporary Protected
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On October 4, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) updated its Frequently Asked
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.
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.
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
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.
On August 29, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) resumed processing of Advance Travel
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.