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Panelists Evan Green and Alexandra Cole provided the latest developments in Canadian immigration.

The panelists provided attendees with guidance, updates and best practices in these uncertain times and opened it up to questions from the audience at the end of the webinar.

Agenda

• Introduction of new legislation for Canadian citizenship by descent
• Parental Sponsorship Update
• Processing Times & IRCC Portals
• Special Measures Updates:
  • Upcoming Expiry to the Measures for Israeli nationals, Palestine passport holders and family members in Canada (Expiring June 12, 2024)
  • Updated temporary public policy to facilitate temporary resident visas for certain extended family affected by the crisis in Gaza (May 27, 2024)
  • Post March 31, 2024: Measures to support Ukrainians and their family members
• “Flagpoling” at the border

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In an interview with Global News, Green and Spiegel lawyer Cansu Aydemir shared her expertise on Canadian student visa applications.
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“[The] Canadian government and Canadian immigration expects you to be truthful about your background and your criminal history”.

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In an interview with The Globe and Mail, Green and Spiegel Managing Partner Stephen Green shared his thoughts on Canadian companies violating foreign worker programs.
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“’The system is working because companies are terrified to be on that list’ published by the government”.

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Ashish Dua, Green and Spiegel Business Development Consultant, moderated this webinar on the unique relationship between Canada, the U.S., and India. Speakers Stephen W. Green, Cristina Guida, and Benjamin Green from Green and Spiegel, and automotive industry leader Sohinder Singh Gill from Hero Electric Vehicles shared their expertise regarding the practicalities involved in Canada/U.S./India investments from a business and immigration perspective.

Take-aways:

• Aspiring Indian entrepreneurs seeking international success will discover that Canada and the U.S. serve as gateways to Western and global markets, offering invaluable opportunities for expansion and growth.
• Gain insights into the surge in electronic vehicle startups within Canada, reflecting the country’s commitment to fostering innovation in the green energy sector.
• Explore business opportunities in the US market, including innovative strategies for market entry and expansion for entrepreneurial success and growth on an international scale.
• Discover the advantages of doing business in Canada: Start-up Visa & Canadian government incentives for innovation.
• Learn about the pathway from work permit to permanent residence for Indian businesses entering the Canadian market.
• Discover more about immigration options for doing business in the U.S. market.

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Panelists Alannah Glintz and Michael Hughes provided the latest developments in Canadian immigration.

The panelists provided attendees with guidance, updates and best practices in these uncertain times and opened it up to questions from the audience at the end of the webinar.

Agenda

• New visa requirements for Mexican nationals
• Innovation Stream Work Permit
• Changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (effective May 1st, 2024)
• Reminder that temporary policy permitting students to work more than 20 hours per week ends on April 30, 2024
• Updates on:
  • Measures to help Israelis, Palestinians, and family members of Canadians and permanent residents from the region
  • Measures to help Iranian nationals
  • Canada–Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel measure extension

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À l’occasion du mois de la francophonie, nos panélistes, Valérie Kleinman et David Comtois, ils ont partager les derniers développements en matière d’immigration francophone canadienne.

Ordre du jour:

1. Résidence temporaire

• C16 – Mobilité francophone
• Expérience internationale Canada (EIC)

2. Résidence permanente

• Entrée expresse – invitation basée sur les compétences en français
• OINP volet francophone
• Programme régulier des travailleurs qualifiés du Québec
• Programme Expérience Québec
• Programme des immigrants investisseurs du Québec

3. Annonce: programme pilote pour soutenir les communautés francophones minoritaires

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Panelists Valerie Kleinman and David Comtois provided the latest developments in Canadian Francophone immigration.

The panelists provided attendees with guidance, updates and best practices in these uncertain times and opened it up to questions from the audience at the end of the webinar.

Agenda

1. Temporary Residence

• C16 – Francophone Mobility
• International Experience Canada (IEC)

2. Permanent Residence

• Express Entry – French proficiency draws
• OINP Francophone Stream
• Québec’s Regular Skilled Worker Program
• Québec Experience Program
• Québec Immigrant Investor Program

3. Announcement: Francophone minority communities’ pilot program

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In an interview with The Globe and Mail, Green and Spiegel Managing Partner Stephen Green shared his thoughts on the Canadian jobs-for-sale scam.⁠
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“[J]ob selling to foreign workers is ‘brazen’ and international students wanting to work in Canada are among those being ‘duped’ by unscrupulous people charging them to get jobs.”⁠

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Panelist Sonia Sidhu provided the latest developments in Canadian immigration.

The panelist provided attendees with guidance, updates and best practices in these uncertain times and opened it up to questions from the audience at the end of the webinar.

Agenda

• Express Entry and OINP Draws
• Study Permit Updates
• New Approved Language Test
• Digital Nomad

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Panelists Cristina Guida and Benjamin Green provided the latest developments in Canadian-American immigration. The panelists provided attendees with guidance, updates and best practices in these uncertain times and opened it up to questions from the audience at the end of the webinar.

Agenda Topics:

• U.S. H-1B Season and Associated Issues
  • Long Odds
  • TN Scrutiny
• Canada as an Alternative
  • ICT
  • GTS
  • Working with the L-1 Visa
• Canadian Permanent Residence

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