Unreasonable Delay in Immigration Processing: Is Prejudice Required?
Federal Court rulings confirm that proving “prejudice” is not required to seek mandamus for unreasonable IRCC delays. This article breaks down key 2025 cases and what they mean for delayed immigration applications.
SUV Work Permit Refused? Here’s What Went Wrong
This video breaks down the top reasons Start-Up Visa work permits are refused and what IRCC looks for. Learn key strategies, common errors, and how to strengthen your application, whether applying from inside or outside Canada. Ideal for applicants, advisors, and immigration professionals.
Start-Up Visa Refused: Federal Court Backs IRCC in Rejecting “Artificial” Business Ventures
The Federal Court upheld IRCC’s refusal of a Start-Up Visa application, confirming officers can reject ventures lacking clear business credibility—even if supported by an incubator.
Facing IRCC Delays? Mandamus May Be the Legal Solution You Need
Stuck in a Canadian immigration backlog? This video from Greenberg Hameed PC explains how Mandamus—a legal remedy through the Federal Court—can help compel IRCC to process delayed applications. Learn about the legal test, key documents, and how representation can strengthen your case.
Canada Start-Up Visa 2025: Key Updates, Strategy & IRCC Policy Trends
This extended edition of our Start-Up Visa (SUV) Immigration Insight Series brings together all five original episodes plus three new in-depth segments. Designed for entrepreneurs, investors, and immigration professionals, it offers expert guidance on key 2025 SUV topics—from policy changes and priority processing to work permits and compliance.
Important OINP Update: New Employer Portal Launching July 2
Ontario’s OINP will launch a new Employer Portal on July 2, 2025, shifting to an employer-led application process. Paper forms will be discontinued, and a system blackout from June 20 to July 2 may delay applications—early preparation is key.
Canada’s Strong Borders Act: Key Immigration Policy Changes Explained
The Strong Borders Act has passed first reading in Parliament. It proposes expanded powers to suspend or refuse immigration applications in the public interest and aims to strengthen border security, combat organized crime, and address immigration backlogs.
Immigration Insight Series: Canada’s Start Up Visa Program
Howard Greenberg and Naumaan Hameed explore the evolving Start-Up Visa landscape, launching a new video series with key trends, policy updates, and strategies for 2025 success.
Rebuilding from the Ground Up: Why Canada’s Immigration System Needs a Reset
Canada’s immigration approach is misaligned with capacity, outcomes, and public trust. This piece calls for reform through transparency, employer input, and measurable results.
Immigration Insight Series: Rebuilding from the Ground Up
In the first episode of our Immigration Insight Series, Greenberg Hameed launches a timely discussion on how new federal leadership could influence Canada’s immigration direction.