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. 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.

As businesses expand across international markets, the ability to move talent efficiently across borders has become a key part of workforce planning and global growth. For multinational organizations with established global mobility programs or even with global mobility practices that have not yet been formalized in writing, Canada’s reciprocal employment provisions may offer a valuable pathway to bring foreign talent into Canada without first obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

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, U.S. is proud to recognize the Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS) Immigration Legal Department as the recipient of the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s 2026 Immigration Law Pro Bono Award.

As more Canadian employers look beyond local talent pools, HR teams are increasingly involved in immigration processes. While there are many pathways available to bring in, or retain foreign talent...

Green and Spiegel LLP is a leading immigration law firm serving clients across Canada and the United States, offering comprehensive corporate and individual immigration services.