Green and Spiegel LLP is a Canadian law firm in immigration and global mobility. The firm specializes in assisting businesses and individuals with directing the processes of working and relocating to Canada. Green and Spiegel LLP helps employers hire foreign nationals efficiently while ensuring full compliance with Canadian immigration regulations. The firm has a strong reputation for supporting clients across multiple industries including multinational corporations, technology companies and research institutions.

The team at Green and Spiegel LLP understands that bringing foreign workers to Canada involves more than submitting applications. It requires careful attention to work permit categories, regulatory requirements and specific needs of both the employer and the employee. The firm provides guidance on programs such as the International Mobility Program and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. By advising on these programs the firm ensures that businesses can access highly skilled talent and maintain compliance with Canadian law.

Services Offered by Green and Spiegel LLP

Work in Canada

Green and Spiegel LLP provides support for foreign nationals seeking to work in Canada. The firm guides clients through both the International Mobility Program and the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. The International Mobility Program includes work permits that are exempt from a Labor Market Impact Assessment. This program covers employees entering Canada under free trade agreements and intra company transfers. Free trade agreement work permits allow professionals from countries with agreements with Canada to temporarily work in Canada.

Canada has agreements with countries such as the United States, Mexico, South Korea and members of the Canada European Union Economic and Trade Agreement. Intra company transfers allow multinational companies to move executives, senior managers or employees with specialized knowledge to Canadian operations. The Francophone Mobility Work Permit allows employers to hire French speaking workers for high skilled positions outside of Quebec without needing to prove the absence of Canadian candidates. The Innovation Stream Work Permit enables highly skilled workers in select in demand occupations to work for employers contributing to industrial innovation goals.

The Temporary Foreign Worker Program supports employers when qualified Canadians or permanent residents are not available. It involves a detailed application and compliance process including the Labor Market Impact Assessment. Green and Spiegel LLP also assists with the Global Skills Strategy, which provides faster access to foreign talent through short term work permits and the Global Talent Stream. The firm can advise on short duration work permit exemptions for skilled or managerial workers and researchers. By managing all aspects of these programs Green and Spiegel LLP helps businesses hire foreign talent and ensures compliance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Global Mobility Services

The Green and Spiegel LLP Team works with businesses to manage the relocation of foreign nationals to Canada. The team emphasizes preparation and planning to ensure that international employees can transition smoothly into their Canadian roles. This includes establishing processes for large scale projects that require many foreign workers and managing ongoing assignments at multiple locations. The firm assists with both temporary and long term assignments. Some assignments may eventually lead to permanent relocation and Green and Spiegel LLP provides guidance to make this shift seamless for both the employer and the employee.

The team carefully tracks project details including travel dates, work permit expiry and other critical factors to avoid delays or compliance issues. The firm develops proactive immigration programs for clients so that they are ready for any staffing needs in Canada. By creating structured processes and procedures the Global Mobility Team ensures that foreign nationals can begin work quickly and without unnecessary administrative delays.

The team also provides advice on navigating Canadian immigration rules making sure that assignments meet legal and regulatory requirements. This approach reduces risks for businesses and ensures that employees are able to work in Canada efficiently. Green and Spiegel LLP’s experience with international clients allows them to anticipate challenges, provide practical solutions, and support companies in achieving their workforce goals.

Compliance and Enforcement Support

Green and Spiegel LLP provides guidance on compliance requirements for employers of foreign nationals in Canada. Both the Temporary Foreign Worker Program and the International Mobility Program require strict adherence to regulations. Employers may be subject to compliance reviews and inspections covering workplace conditions, record keeping and adherence to work permit conditions. The firm advises businesses on the Administrative Monetary Penalty regime that imposes fines for violations.

Penalties are cumulative and can reach up to one million dollars. Employers may also face restrictions on hiring foreign nationals if violations occur. Compliance reviews and inspections can be conducted on site and inspectors have authority to review documents and interview employees. Employers are given thirty days to respond to findings and may provide justifications for errors or administrative oversights. Green and Spiegel LLP helps employers respond appropriately to enforcement actions and if necessary pursue judicial review in Federal Court.

The firm also advises on tag-along risks that occur when inspectors identify violations of other laws such as employment standards or human rights legislation. By providing guidance on program specific requirements and broader legal obligations Green and Spiegel LLP helps businesses minimize risk, maintain compliance and continue employing foreign talent in Canada safely and legally.

Mendel Green | Founder

Mendel Green is the Founder of Green and Spiegel LLP. Under his leadership, Green and Spiegel LLP has developed a reputation for practical solutions, attention to detail and personalized service. Mendel Green emphasizes the importance of preparation and compliance ensuring that clients can achieve their workforce goals while adhering to Canadian immigration laws.

“Green and Spiegel LLP treat each and every client as though they were their only client and treat them like family. The company listens, they care and they get the job done. Quite simply, they care.”