May 29, 2026 – Federal Court confirms that Ukrainian nationality alone may establish refugee protection under section 96 of the IRPA in a significant decision discussed by Associate Cansu Aydemir.
Today USCIS issued a memo about how final green card applications will be reviewed (I-485
Federal case warns policy delays could disrupt U.S. patient care, healthcare workforce, and critical work
May 12, 2026 – Associate Madison Kelly breaks down the top 5 challenges HR professionals face in Canadian immigration in her latest blog.
May 11, 2026 – Received an IRCC refusal for your Canadian visa, study permit, work permit, or PR application? Learn your options, including reconsideration, re-application, and judicial review.
Green and Spiegel, U.S. is proud to recognize the Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS)
May 6, 2026: Green & Spiegel is pleased to congratulate Cristina Guida, Peter Salerno, and Alannah Glintz on their Certification by the Law Society of Ontario as Specialists in Citizenship and Immigration Law.
May 5, 2026 – Canada has announced an initiative to support rural and smaller communities by fast‑tracking permanent residence for up to 33,000 workers who are already living and working in the country.
Green & Spiegel is pleased to announce that the firm has been named Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards 2026.
Green & Spiegel is pleased to announce that the firm has been named Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards 2026.
Green & Spiegel is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s Senior Partners have been recognized as among the highest-ranked lawyers in the Lexology Index: Immigration 2026
April 29, 2026 – The BC PNP has updated its priorities to support B.C.’s Look West strategy, focusing nominations around critical labour needs and high economic impact.
On April 23, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a significant round of invitations under its Employer Job Offer streams, continuing the province’s clear emphasis on regional immigration beyond the Greater Toronto Area (GTA).
April 24, 2026: Explore work permit options and immigration strategies for Canada’s food processing employers, including TFWP pathways, LMIA-exempt permits, and solutions for retaining workers with expiring status.
April 23, 2026: Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is paused, but applications are still being processed amid significant delays. Learn how IRCC’s new priority system impacts timelines, eligibility, and your next steps.
April 20, 2026: Partner Hilete Stein and Associate Spencer Green explain how recent changes to the Citizenship Act may retroactively impact PR eligibility, what steps to take to confirm your status, and how this shift can affect accompanying family members.
April 14, 2026: Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced a series of proposed changes they are considering to the Express Entry system.
April 10, 2026: As of April 1, 2026, post‑secondary international students will no longer need a separate co‑op work permit to complete required work placements.
On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule revising
April 9, 2026: It is a pleasure to announce the release of the second edition of Temporary Entry into the Canadian Labour Market.
May 29, 2026 – Federal Court confirms that Ukrainian nationality alone may establish refugee
May 12, 2026 – Associate Madison Kelly breaks down the top 5 challenges HR
May 11, 2026 – Received an IRCC refusal for your Canadian visa, study permit,
May 6, 2026: Green & Spiegel is pleased to congratulate Cristina Guida, Peter Salerno,
May 5, 2026 – Canada has announced an initiative to support rural and smaller
Green & Spiegel is pleased to announce that the firm has been named Boutique
Green & Spiegel is pleased to announce that three of the firm’s Senior Partners
April 29, 2026 – The BC PNP has updated its priorities to support B.C.’s
On April 23, 2026, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) conducted a significant round
April 24, 2026: Explore work permit options and immigration strategies for Canada’s food processing
April 23, 2026: Canada’s Start-Up Visa program is paused, but applications are still being
April 20, 2026: Partner Hilete Stein and Associate Spencer Green explain how recent changes
April 14, 2026: Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced a series of
April 10, 2026: As of April 1, 2026, post‑secondary international students will no longer
April 9, 2026: It is a pleasure to announce the release of the second
What happens if your ancestor renounced Canadian citizenship? Learn how renunciation affects citizenship by
Canada’s new citizenship by descent rules under the recently amended Citizenship Act have created
March 31, 2026: Effective March 30, 2026, new regulatory changes to the Provincial Nomination
Canada’s newly enacted Bill C‑12 introduces major changes to both refugee eligibility and the
As a Canadian citizen, you can sponsor your spouse for permanent residence, even if
Today USCIS issued a memo about how final green card applications will be reviewed (I-485
Federal case warns policy delays could disrupt U.S. patient care, healthcare workforce, and critical work
Green and Spiegel, U.S. is proud to recognize the Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS)
Green & Spiegel is pleased to announce that the firm has been named Boutique Law Firm of the Year at the Canadian Law Awards 2026.
On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule revising
The advent of U.S. Customs and Border Preclearance at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport marks
Green and Spiegel U.S. is closely monitoring press reporting on new travel bans that could
Have you done something stupid when you were younger? All of us have – but
Starting March 19, 2026, certain employers in Ohio will be required to participate in the
On Thursday, December 18, Jonathan Grode had the honor of presenting the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s
Executive Summary The Trump Gold Card immigration program has now been formally launched and is
Recent policy changes at the U.S. Department of State are causing significant disruptions for H-1B
The Americans Abroad Contingency Program (AACP) delivers pre-travel planning, crisis management, and legal representation when
Green and Spiegel U.S. leadership is recognized for exceptional client service and industry impact in
The U.S. Government and FIFA have jointly announced the launch of the FIFA Priority Appointment
Both bring extraordinary insight and experience from decades of public service, strengthening the firm’s ability
Green and Spiegel U.S. has been named to the 16th edition of Best Law Firms
As a follow up to our most recent posting on the September 19 Proclamation that
As Congress was unable to come to an agreement regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 budget,
Green and Spiegel, U.S. is proud to announce a significant federal court victory on behalf
