ArticleJonathan Grode To Assist The Purdue Foundry With J-1 Visa Entrepreneurial ProgramThe Purdue Foundry exists to help Purdue University students, faculty and local alumni move ideas to the marketplace more quickly.CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleLawmakers Push DHS To Finalize EB-5 Regulations; Investors Race Against The ClockIn 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...CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleU.S. Launches Paid Expedited Appointment Option For B Visa ApplicantsGreen 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. CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleU.S. CBP Now Requires EVUS Enrollments For Chinese National 10-Year Visa Holders Before Travelling To The U.S.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...GlobalImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleFrom Our Archives: "For the Indian-born, Entrepreneurship is the Fastest Way to a Green CardOver 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 .. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleJonathan Grode named in the National Law Journal's list of Immigration TrailblazersGreen and Spiegel is pleased to announce Practice Director Jonathan Grode has been named to the National Law Journal's inaugural list of Immigration Trailblazers. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleUPDATE: Trump's Executive Order Travel Ban Blocked, Litigation ContinuesLast week we reported that President Trump signed an executive order, "Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States," that ceased visa issuance and admissions to nationals of Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen for at least 90 days. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleUSCIS Issues O-1A And NIW Updates Following January 2022 Policy GuidanceAmid ongoing scarcity of traditional nonimmigrant visa classifications like H-1B due to the program's significant oversubscription, ballooning processing times at the U.S. Department of Labor, and job security issues following widespread layoffs in the tech sector.United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleUSCIS Rescinds Guidance Granting Deference to Nonimmigrant Petition ApprovalsOn 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. United StatesImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleGreen And Spiegel USA Celebrates Its Five Year Anniversary!It is with great pleasure that we announce that Green and Spiegel has reached another major milestone in the history of our law firm.United StatesLaw Department PerformanceGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleThe Greater Golden Horseshoe Implements a Non-Resident Speculation Tax Effective April 21, 2017The Greater Golden Horseshoe (GGH) has implemented a Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) of 15 per cent on the purchase or acquisition of an interest in a residential property location in the GGH by individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents of Canada or by foreign corporations and taxable trustees. CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleCanada's Immigration Plan For 2026–2028: What You Need To KnowBig changes are coming! Canada's Immigration Levels Plan for 2026–2028 is out, and it is packed with updates for newcomers, students, workers, and anyone dreaming of making Canada home. Here's what you need to know...CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleCanada's New Immigrant Investor Program A Failure Canada's new program aimed at attracting high net-worth immigrants is a failure, according to documents obtained through an access-to-information request.CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleCanada Accelerates Permanent Residence For 33,000 Workers In Smaller CommunitiesGreen and Spiegel LLP is a leading immigration law firm serving clients across Canada and the United States, offering comprehensive corporate and individual immigration services.CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleCanada Increases Wage Threshold Under The Temporary Foreign Worker ProgramEmployment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has announced an increase in the wage threshold under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP), effective June 27, 2025.CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleCanada Is Extending Post-Graduation Work Permits For Up To 18 MonthsToday, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada announced that foreign nationals with a recently expired or expiring post-graduation work permit ("PGWP") will be able to extend their work...CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleCitizenship By Descent Pop-up Webinar (Video)Do you have Canadian ancestry through a parent, grandparent, or great-grandparent? This webinar explores how family history could qualify you for Canadian citizenship by descent...CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleExpress Entry #237 – 507 CRS Points – All Program DrawYesterday, Canada held its first Express Entry draw of 2023 and the first draw since November 23rd. On January 11th, 2023, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)...CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleExpress Entry October 19th, 2016 - Number Of Invitations Rises DramaticallyToday the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) invited 1,804 candidates to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada through Express Entry. CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP
ArticleGreen and Spiegel Wins 2016 Lexpert Diversity and Inclusion AwardAs a leader in the field of immigration law in Canada, Green and Spiegel was humbled to be recognized for its contribution to inclusion and diversity in the legal profession. CanadaImmigrationGreen and Spiegel LLP