June 5, 2026 – For years, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has spearheaded policies and programs to increase the French-speaking population in Canada.
June 5, 2026
June 5, 2026 – For years, Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has spearheaded policies and programs to increase the French-speaking population in Canada.
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.
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.
Join us on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, from 12:00pm – 12:30pm EST for a webinar on citizenship by descent.
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 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.
April 9, 2026: It is a pleasure to announce the release of the second edition of Temporary Entry into the Canadian Labour Market.
What happens if your ancestor renounced Canadian citizenship? Learn how renunciation affects citizenship by descent, eligibility rules, and your possible pathways to becoming a Canadian citizen.
Got Canadian Roots? You might already be a Canadian citizen. Do you have a Canadian parent, grandparent, or even
Canada’s new citizenship by descent rules under the recently amended Citizenship Act have created exciting opportunities for many people with Canadian grandparents and ancestors.