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Canadian Immigration And Pride
Beyond the warm weather, the month of June is highly anticipated for a very different reason. IT'S PRIDE! A time to celebrate love, resilience, and diversity for members...
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Crucial Updates For International Students In Canada
On December 7, 2023, Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced revised requirements for international students.Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
DHS Finalizes Immigration Form Fee Increases – Changes Effective Dec. 23, 2016. Employers Should Strongly Consider Filing As Early As Possible
In a Federal Register Notice published on October 24th, the Department of Homeland Security has finalized filing fee increases for certain filings, the first such increase in approximately six years.Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Express Entry #245 – 481 CRS Points – All Program Draw
On March 29th, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its fifth All-Program draw of 2023. In today's draw, 7,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates...Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Express Entry #247 – 483 CRS Points – All Program Draw
On April 26, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its seventh All-Program draw of 2023. In yesterday's draw, 3,500 invitations to apply (ITAs)...Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Express Entry #248 – 691 CRS Points – Provincial Nominee Program
On May 10th, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its fourth Provincial Nominee Program draw of the year through the Express Entry system. In today's...Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Express Entry #249 – 488 CRS Points – All Program Draw
On May 24, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its eighth All-Program draw of 2023. In today's draw, 4,800 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates...Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Express Entry #250 – 486 CRS Points – All Program Draw
On June 8th, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its ninth All-Program draw of 2023. In today's draw, 4,800 invitations to apply (ITAs) were issued to candidates...Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Express Entry Draw – Applicants With CRS Score Of 446 Invited To Apply
January 10, 2018 - Today, the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited applicants with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 446 to apply for Canadian permanent residence. The CRS cut-off threshold remained the same as the previous draw on December 20, 2017.Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Express Entry Draw – November 1, 2017 – Federal Skilled Trades Class and Provincial Nominee Class
Express Entry candidates eligible under the Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC) and candidates of the Provincial Nominee Class were the only candidates pulled in today's program-specific drawsGreen and Spiegel LLP - Article
Express Entry Profiles Set To Expire After One Year
Candidates for Express Entry are reminded that profiles are only valid for twelve months from the date they are created.Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Federal Court Confirms Non-Mandatory NOC Requirements Cannot Be Treated As Mandatory
On July 24, 2024, the Honourable Justice Battista rendered a positive decision in the case of Singh v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration), 2024 FC 1165.Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Four Year Cumulative Cap On Temporary Foreign Workers Takes Effect On April 1, 2015
On April 1, 2011 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) introduced a four year "cumulative duration" limit on the length of time certain Temporary Foreign Workers (TFWs) could work in Canada.Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Improvements To The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot
The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (EMPP) was established to combine refugee resettlement and economic immigration to help skilled refugees immigrate to Canada through existing economic...Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
International Experience Canada Program Now Open
The International Experience Canada (IEC) program is officially open for 2015.Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
IRCC Announces Special Measures In Response To The Earthquake In Morocco
In the wake of the earthquake that devastated Morocco on September 8, 2023, Canada has announced special immigration measures to support Moroccan nationals that are in Canada.Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
IRCC Pauses Intake For Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot
On December 19, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced that it will pause new application intake for the Home Care Worker Immigration Pilot Program until further noticeGreen and Spiegel LLP - Article
Join Our Next Inside Immigration Webinar On Thursday, December 1, 2016
Inside Immigration is a monthly call featuring Green and Spiegel's immigration lawyers covering a broad range of topics in immigration law...Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
Latest Express Entry Round Results In 1,506 Invitations-to-Apply
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has invited 1,506 Express Entry candidates to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada. The lowest qualifying score was 484, representing a slight drop over the previous round.Green and Spiegel LLP - Article
LMIA Exemption Broadened For Equipment Repair
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has announced a broadening of the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) exemption category C-13 for repair personnel.Green and Spiegel LLP
