Segal Immigration Law

April 16th, 2025

High-profile cases of visitors to the United States being denied entry or detained have Canadians concerned about travelling south. How worried should travelers be, and what do you need to know about the risks and your rights? Kelley McClinchey: Instructor in the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies at Wilfrid Laurier University; Heather Segal, founding … Read More

April 7th, 2025

Some Canadians are growing increasingly concerned about travelling to the United States due to changing policies and heightened enforcement at the border. Immigration lawyer Heather Segal explains some of the recent changes that could impact Canadian travellers. CBC Newsroom Broadcast featuring seasoned Immigration Counsel Heather Segal

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