Federal. Economic, and Provincial Programs and Appeal Processes

CATEGORY

SEMINAR

FORMAT

LIVE

CPD HOURS

3 Hours

STREAM DATE

JULY 23, 2026 @ 1:00 p.m. - 4:20 p.m. PT

EXPIRATION DATE

JULY 23, 2027

Price

$39

ABOUT THIS SEMINAR

The July 23, 2026 Immigration Practitioner Centre Continuing Professional Development Seminar’s Event Title is: ‘Federal, Economic, and Provincial Programs and Appeal Processes’.

This seminar provides a comprehensive review of recent developments and proposed changes affecting Federal, Economic, and Provincial Nominee Programs. It also examines strategies for responding to Procedural Fairness Letters, requesting reconsideration following refusals, and pursuing Judicial Review applications before the Federal Court.

The seminar includes a discussion of the forthcoming Immigration Levels Plan and evolving Provincial Nominee Program structures, including new categories and processing platforms being introduced across Canada.

The July 23, 2026 seminar features three experienced panel presenters who provide practical insights on the following topics:

Panel Presenters: Howard Greenberg, Lawyer; Nauman Hameed, Lawyer; and Pushkar Prehar, Lawyer

Discussion One: Federal Programs

  • 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan
  • Proposed Express Entry reforms, including the potential consolidation of the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Canadian Experience Class, and Federal Skilled Trades Program into a unified immigration class
  • Francophone and Rural Immigration Programs
  • New Immigration Consultant Regulations
  • Other emerging federal immigration initiatives and system changes

Discussion Two: Economic and Provincial Programs

  • Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) regulatory changes
  • British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) program updates and Health Support Initiative
  • Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) Worker Expression of Interest updates
  • Start-Up Visa Program: overview, common pitfalls, processing trends, and strategies for assisting clients affected by work permit limitations

Discussion Three: Appeal and Review Processes

* Procedural Fairness Letters: strategy, timing, and effective responses
* Reconsideration requests following refusals: when to request and how to present a compelling case
* Judicial Review at the Federal Court: overview of the leave and judicial review process
* Building the judicial review record
* Preventative strategies before refusal
* Managing client expectations following a refusal and determining when to refer matters to litigation counsel

Each discussion concludes with a dedicated Question-and-Answer session.

This seminar provides Immigration Practitioners with practical guidance on navigating evolving federal, economic, and provincial immigration programs, while also addressing the key processes available to challenge adverse decisions and advocate effectively on behalf of clients.

Pending approval for 3.0 CPD Hours by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants and Approved by the Law Society of BC.

The November 19, 2026 Continuing Professional Development Seminar is scheduled to provide the annual year-end summary and a detailed review of the finalized 2027–2029 Immigration Levels Plan.

OUR SPEAKERS

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Howard Greenberg  

Lawyer

Federal Programs

Howard Greenberg, in collaboration with Naumaan Hameed, established Greenberg Hameed PC—a firm that introduces an innovative approach to immigration services. Howard specializes in providing strategic advice on immigration law to multinational corporations, drawing upon his extensive 30 years of experience in facilitating the entry of foreign workers into Canada. 


Howard has been a featured speaker at various prominent legal events, including the International Bar Association Conference, the Canadian Employment Relocation Council Conference, the Law Society of Upper Canada Annual Immigration Law Summit, the Canadian Bar Association National Citizenship & Immigration Conference, Insight, the Canadian Institute, and the Engineering Human Resources Association. 


In addition to his legal practice, Howard previously served as a part-time lecturer on Corporate Immigration Advocacy at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law. 

Naumaan Hameed  

Lawyer

Economic and Provincial Programs

Naumaan Hameed, Co-founder of Greenberg Hameed PC, a distinguished immigration law firm, brings over two decades of expertise as a Certified Specialist in Immigration Law.  


With a history of leading two of Canada’s largest national immigration law practices, Naumaan is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School and holds licences in both Canada and the United States.  


He leads a full-service immigration firm, specializing in high volume work permit processing for multinational companies and immigration services for entrepreneurs and start-ups. Beyond his legal practice, Naumaan actively engages in shaping immigration policy recommendations, collaborating with senior stakeholders in Ottawa.  


As a Board member of TalentLift Canada, Naumaan passionately fosters connections between employers and global talent. His influence extends to lecturing at esteemed institutions like Osgoode Hall Law School, the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, and MIT, solidifying his pivotal role as a key influencer in the realm of Canadian immigration.  

Pushkar Prehar  

Lawyer


PFLs, Reconsiderations, and Judicial Reviews

Pushkar Prehar is an associate Lawyer at Greenberg Hameed PC, a distinguished immigration law firm. He is a dual qualified lawyer licensed to practice Law in India and Canada (ON).   


He has been involved in complex litigations before the Federal Court challenging visa refusals of various categories including temporary & permanent resident visas, Start Up Business Class, family class sponsorships, inadmissibility (medical, criminal, among others)  


Pushkar specialises in high risk, prior refused cases. He is actively involved in challenging the use of Artificial intelligence and the procedural fairness issues that are involved with the same.  


Pushkar brings diversity and inclusion in practicing law. Being an immigrant, he is live to the issues being faced by newcomers and advanced submissions before the Immigration Refugees Citizenship Canada and the Federal Court.  


He is a member-at-large of the Canadian Bar Association (National Immigration Section)   

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