Valerie Kleinman

Canadian immigration lawyer/Avocate spécialisée en droit de l'immigration canadien. Views are my own. Comments/Tweets/Retweets do not constitute legal advice.

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship announced that the The Economic Mobility Pathways Pilot (#EMPP) would be improved to become a standalone pathway for permanent residence as soon as this summer. Read more: https://t.co/aUvG6kqxez

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

3rd draw of the year! This draw was exclusively for candidates with Provincial Nomination certificates, a first since June 2022.

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

On February 1st, 2023, IRCC held its first Provincial Nominee Program draw through the Express Entry system since June 2022. In today’s draw, 893 ITAs were issued to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 733 or higher. Read more: https://t.co/7UIoguybJ5

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

Big changes for young Italian citizens wanting to work in Canada!

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

On November 14, 2022, Francesco Sorbara announced the coming into force of a new Canada-Italy Youth Mobility Agreement allowing travel and work experience for up to 24 months. Read more: https://t.co/alfv6NlfsQ

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

@GreenAndSpiegel Congratulations @PeteSalerno!

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

Please join us on November 30th!

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

Our next complimentary webinar takes place on November 30th at 12pm ET. Panellists Valerie Kleinman and Sonia Sidhu will recap the latest changes in Canadian immigration and answer your questions live. Register here: https://t.co/P7cKCPzTXt

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

Last night, #GreenandSpiegel articling students and lawyers attended a screening of #Undocumented as part of a fundraiser for Justice For Children and Youth’s Childhood Arrivals Support and Advocacy Program. All proceeds went towards CASA legal services, education, and more @JFCY

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

Candidates with a score of less than 500 were finally invited!

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

On October 26th, 2022, IRCC held its ninth all-program draw of 2022 through the Express Entry system. In today’s draw, 4,750 invitations to apply were issued to candidates with a minimum Comprehensive Ranking System score of 496 or higher. Learn more: https://t.co/ttkaCpQfC1

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

It’s the end of this year’s IEC season!

[IEC @IEC_EIC]

The pools for the 2022 IEC season are now closed. You can still complete and submit your work permit application if you receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA).

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

Welcome to the team!

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

Green and Spiegel welcomes our 2022-2023 articling students joining our Toronto office. Welcome to the family and best wishes to Cansu Aydemir, Komal Pervez, Miho Kitamura, and Nika Arbabzadeh.

We are looking forward to the exciting months ahead!

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

We are thrilled to have 3 amazing law students join us for the summer!

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

Welcome to the team! Green and Spiegel this week welcomes its 2022 summer students.
Best wishes to Madison Gateman, Tyler Green and Tom Namer as they embark on an exciting and meaningful career.

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

First Express Entry draw of the year is for PNP candidates. The last non-PNP draw was in September 2021! Eager to see what 2022 brings for non-PNP candidates in the pool!

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

IRCC holds its first Provincial Nominee Program (#PNP) draw 2022. 392 applicants with a Comprehensive Ranking System (#CRS) score of 808 or higher are asked to apply for #PermanentResidence. Full details here➡️ https://t.co/mdiokE0dOG 🇨🇦#ExpressEntry

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

Senior Associate @AlexCole_gands explores the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and highlights its unique positioning compared to other Free Trade Agreements. Read the full article here: https://t.co/sNfq3Pk1oL 🇨🇦🇪🇺

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

@KellyGoldthorpe @GreenAndSpiegel @YWCAToronto A huge congratulations to @KellyGoldthorpe and all those involved in organizing this event. It was fantastic! Congratulations to the inspiring #YWCAWOD award winners and to the @YWCAToronto on all of the critical work that they do in our community.

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

A great summary of major immigration updates in 2020, and there have been many!

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

Check out our latest blog by Associate @PeteSalerno which recaps 2020 so far from a Canadian Immigration perspective.➡️ https://t.co/JGRsdnuHTP 🇨🇦 #COVID19 #coronavirus #CanadianImmigration

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

@kaseykirkup @McElroy_Law I would be happy to participate if you would like to have an immigration lawyer on your panel.

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

Please join us on Wednesday for the latest developments in Canadian immigration!

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

Join Partner @shoshgreen and Senior Associate @v_kleinman for the latest edition of Inside Immigration. This webinar will provide an overview of the latest developments on #CanadianImmigration amid #COVID19. Spaces are limited so reserve your spot today. https://t.co/sMZP0Htlk9

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

@jeraldsabin @Carleton_U @CarletonSPPA Congratulations Jerry! That’s fantastic!

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

Happy #Pride from everyone at Green and Spiegel! #PRIDE2020 #PrideMonth ♥️🏳️‍🌈

[Green & Spiegel @GreenAndSpiegel]

In light of President #Trump’s recent executive order that temporarily suspends U.S. #workvisas, we have teamed up with our U.S. office to bring you a special round table webinar with immigration experts from both sides of the U.S/Canada border.➡️https://t.co/YHqLsbpY0G 🇺🇸🇨🇦

[Valerie Kleinman @v_kleinman]

Please check out my article in the @lawyersdailyca
regarding new Covid-related compliance obligations for employers of foreign workers:

[Law360 Canada @law360ca]

Valerie Kleinman @GreenAndSpiegel: COVID-19 compliance obligations for employers of foreign workers https://t.co/F7Eo1TbFeo "The regulatory changes demonstrate the importance being placed on protecting public health and wage security."