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If you're an entrepreneur or self-employed professional planning to build a business in Canada, the C11 work permit might be your gateway.

IRCC has made changes to the minimum amount of work experience an Express Entry candidate needs to be considered for most occupations in category-based selection.

At its heart, Canadian immigration policy is about bringing loved ones together. Family reunification is one of the main pillars of immigration to Canada and an underlying principle that guides all immigration policy decisions.

Bill C-3 came into force in December 15, 2025 and Canadian citizenship by descent has since expanded beyond the former first-generation limit. Whilst this expanded framework has created significant new opportunities for thousands of individuals who may have Canadian lineage, born or adopted outside of Canada, recent developments have also demonstrated that obtaining Canadian citizenship by ancestry is no longer simply a matter of proving a distant family connection.

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 organizations and individuals navigating complex immigration processes.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the launch of a new way of inviting applicants for permanent residence to submit their applications via Express Entry.

Multinational companies seeking to transfer key personnel to Canada may utilize the intra-company transferee (ICT) work permit, an LMIA-exempt pathway for executives, managers, and specialized knowledge workers. Understanding the qualifying criteria, corporate relationships, and common pitfalls is essential for successful applications, particularly when establishing new Canadian operations.

At its heart, Canadian immigration and nationality policy is about supporting individuals and families in building meaningful, long-term connections with Canada.

The Government of Canada announced that it will no longer issue visas in the worker, student or visitor categories to residents of countries facing widespread Ebola outbreaks.

IRCC has published instructions on how work permits are processed for applicants under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) and the Francophone Community Immigration Pilot (FCIP).

At its heart, Canadian immigration policy is about bringing loved ones together. Family reunification is one of the main pillars of immigration to Canada and an underlying principle that guides all immigration policy decisions.

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 organizations and individuals navigating complex immigration processes.

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.

Multinational companies seeking to transfer key personnel to Canada may utilize the intra-company transferee (ICT) work permit, an LMIA-exempt pathway for executives, managers, and specialized knowledge workers. Understanding the qualifying criteria, corporate relationships, and common pitfalls is essential for successful applications, particularly when establishing new Canadian operations.

At its heart, Canadian immigration and nationality policy is about supporting individuals and families in building meaningful, long-term connections with Canada.

The Government of Canada announced that it will no longer issue visas in the worker, student or visitor categories to residents of countries facing widespread Ebola outbreaks.

We had previously covered the suspension of premium processing which went into effect in April.

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.

On June 8, author David Bier of the Cato Institute published a sobering analysis of the employment-based Green Card backlogs for India-born beneficiaries:

Understanding Canada’s medical inadmissibility rules is important for anyone planning to apply for permanent residence, as health-related concerns can lead to delays, requests for additional information, or even result in a refusal.