Segal Immigration Law

April 2nd, 2025

Border Crossing Concerns: What You Need to Know Before Heading to the U.S. As tensions rise between Canada and the U.S., many Canadians are unsure about what to expect when crossing the border. Immigration lawyer Heather Segal speaks with host Marcy Markusa about the concerns her clients are raising, and what you should be aware … Read More

April 2nd, 2025

Heather Segal, an immigration lawyer and founding partner of Segal Immigration Law in Toronto, says there is ‘tremendous fear’ about travelling in the United States with the rules changing under the Trump administration. Lawyers say they’re fielding plenty of questions from those fearful about travel south of the border. Amid stories of travellers facing hurdles … Read More

June 28th, 2023

Starting July 16, 2023, H-1B visa holders and their immediate family members can apply to come to Canada to work here even without job offers. Approved applicants will receive an “open” work permit (allowing them to work for any employer) for up to three years. Spouses and dependents can also join and the spouse can … Read More

June 22nd, 2021

Backgrounder With new, more transmissible variants of the COVID-19 virus in countries around the world, the Government of Canada continues to take a data-driven and precautionary approach to its border measures for travellers entering Canada. The Government of Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures is grounded in meeting specific public health criteria, and based … Read More

February 17th, 2021

November 5th, 2020

Weary from political strife and a pandemic, some Americans are fleeing the country Families say they’re looking to move to countries with safe and open schools and less overt racism. By Emily Wax-Thibodeaux https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/weary-from-political-strife-and-a-pandemic-some-americans-are-fleeing-the-country/2020/11/02/ee66038c-f840-11ea-89e3-4b9efa36dc64_story.html