In a letter dated April 5, 2018, addressed to the Department of Homeland Security, Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), and Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Virginia) have urged...

Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services across Canada and the United States, offering both corporate and individual immigration solutions. With offices in Toronto and Philadelphia, the firm specializes in business immigration, risk management, and workforce mobility strategies. Their team of experienced immigration attorneys delivers tailored legal guidance for companies and individuals navigating complex cross-border immigration requirements.

November 30, 2016 – On November 29, 2016, U.S. CBP announced its implementation of the requirement for all individuals with a passport issued by the People's Republic of China...

Over a year ago, we covered the dysfunctionally-long quota backlogs for Indian-born prospective immigrants in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories with our article For the Indian-born, Entrepreneurship is the Fastest Way to a Green Card. Since that time, Indian demand for the EB-5 immigrant investor visa has exploded ..

On October 23, 2017, USCIS issued a Policy Memorandum rescinding previous guidance that directed adjudicators to defer to prior determinations of eligibility when adjudicating petitions for extension of nonimmigrant status.

It is with great pleasure that we announce that Green and Spiegel has reached another major milestone in the history of our law firm.

In a move aimed at recalibrating the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program, Canadian Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages...

As part of the Labor and Employment Law Section proceedings at this week's 2016 American Bar Association Annual Meeting in San Francisco, CA, U.S. Practice Director, Jonathan Grode will be presenting the work entitled, "Civil Labor Enforcement, Private Claims and Supply Chain Accountability: What You Can Do To Help Fight Human Trafficking."

On October 29, 2016, the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced its proposal to repeal the conditional permanent residence regulatory provisions, affecting the requirement for spouses or common law partners to cohabit with their sponsor for two years or lose their permanent residence status.

The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced plans for significant increases in the total number of permanent residents ...

Starting July 31, 2018, most individuals who apply for a visitor visa, permanent residence, or refugee status, as well as all individuals applying for a work permit or a study permit (excluding U.S. nationals), will be required to provide their biometric data.

On December 31, 2018, the biometric requirements will be further expanded to include citizens of countries in Asia, Asia Pacific, and Central and South America.

Good news for prospective investors with older children: earlier this month, a long-awaited amendment to Canada's Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations was released.

Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development and Patty Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour announced that Canada's Global Skills Strategy is scheduled to launch on June 12th, 2017.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced several facilitative measures in support of Iranian temporary residents, permanent residents, and citizens.

Canada's newly enacted Bill C‑12 introduces major changes to both refugee eligibility and the government's authority over immigration documents.

The Government of Canada has just launched Canada's first ever H-1B Visa Open Work Permit. Effective July 16, 2023, individuals currently living in the United States with a valid H-1B specialty...

On April 29, 2024, The Honourable Marc Miller, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship ("IRCC"), declared the conclusion of the temporary policy that waived the 20-hour-per-week limit on off-campus work hours for international students during class sessions.

On December 23, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a significant update aimed at preserving the integrity of the country's immigration system and combating fraud.

The Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it is lifting the visa requirement for UAE citizens on June 5, 2018.