Canada: General Immigration

Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services across Canada and the United States, offering both corporate and individual immigration solutions.

A veteran immigration lawyer with four decades of experience examines the dramatic shift in Canada's immigration system, from rapid expansion to sudden contraction. Drawing on extensive legal practice...

Hiring temporary foreign workers can help address labour shortages and support business growth, but it also comes with important and ongoing employer compliance obligations.

Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services across Canada and the United States, offering both corporate and individual immigration solutions. The firm maintains offices in Toronto and Philadelphia, serving clients with expertise in business immigration, risk management, and workforce mobility. With dedicated teams for Canadian and U.S. immigration matters, the firm delivers strategic counsel for companies and individuals navigating complex immigration processes.

International graduates are employed across a wide range of industries in Canada. One of the key temporary work permit categories that enables international graduates to work in Canada is the Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP). Understanding how the PGWP works and the potential pathways to permanent residence that may be available to international graduates can help businesses make informed hiring decisions and develop appropriate employee retention strategies. While many international graduates hope to obtain permanent residence, eligibility depends on a range of factors, including the immigration program requirements in effect at the time of application.

Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services across Canada and the United States, offering both corporate and individual immigration solutions. The firm maintains offices in Toronto and Philadelphia, serving clients with expertise in business immigration, risk management, and regulatory compliance. With dedicated teams for Canadian and U.S. immigration matters, the firm delivers strategic guidance for companies and individuals navigating complex immigration processes.

Nearly half of all Canadian visitor visa applications are refused — and most people have no idea why. Refusal letters are vague, templated, and tell you almost nothing. In this episode of Border Banter, immigration attorneys Sonia Sidhu and Alexandra Cole break down exactly what IRCC officers are actually looking at, the most common reasons applications fail, and what you can realistically do after a refusal. What we cover:

Recent changes to Canada's citizenship by descent rules have expanded eligibility, but newly recognized citizens face unexpected travel complications. Understanding how citizenship status affects entry requirements, required documentation, and processing timelines is essential before booking any flight to Canada.

Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services for both Canadian and U.S. clients, offering corporate and individual solutions across multiple office locations. The firm specializes in business immigration, risk management, and workforce mobility strategies for organizations and individuals navigating cross-border immigration challenges.