Recent Changes to Spousal/Dependent Open Work Permit Eligibility
On December 2nd, 2022, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, announced Canada’s...
Expanding Permanent Residence Program for Out-of-Status Construction Workers
On January 20, 2023, it was announced that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) is extending and...
FREE REPLACEMENT DOCUMENTS FOR CANADIANS AFFECTED BY HURRICANE FIONA
Are you someone who suffered losses as a result of Hurricane Fiona? If yes, then you may be eligible to replace some...
PROHIBITION ON THE PURCHASE OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY BY NON-CANADIANS
The Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act(the “Act”) came into effect on January 1,...
Press Release: Green & Spiegel, Canada’s Top Immigration Law Firm, Welcomes 4 New Partners
Green and Spiegel is excited to start the new year by celebrating the admission of four new partners effective January...
New COVID-19 restrictions for travelers from China, Hong Kong and Macao
Canada has started imposing mandatory COVID-19 testing for air travelers coming from China, Hong Kong or Macao. As of...
Changes to the Global Talent Stream
On December 22nd, 2022, Employment and Social Development Canada (“ESDC”) amended the list of eligible occupations in...
5 Reasons why Spousal Applications are Refused
At Green & Spiegel, our Senior Associate, Khatidja Moloo-Alam leads the litigation team. Our litigation team...
More Work Opportunities for Canadian and Italian Youth through International Experience Canada
On November 14, 2022, Francesco Sorbara, Member of Parliament for Vaughan-Woodbridge, on behalf of the Honourable Sean...
Canada sets targets to welcome close to 500,000 immigrants each year by 2025
On November 1, 2022, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, the Honourable Sean Fraser, released...
Are you a migrant worker experiencing abuse? You may be eligible for an open work permit
In recent years, Canada has begun issuing open work permits to migrant workers who are experiencing or at risk of...
The September 26th amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations in a nutshell
Regulatory amendments to strengthen protections for temporary foreign workers recently came into force on September...