Peter Salerno

Peter Salerno, holding a position as a senior associate at Green and Spiegel LLP, specializes in guiding international corporations, small businesses, non-profits, and individuals through the complexities of Canadian immigration and citizenship law. His expertise spans the spectrum of obtaining both temporary and permanent residency, securing citizenship, and navigating admissibility issues.

In 2021, Peter co-authored the pivotal text, “Temporary Entry Into the Canadian Labour Market,” which has become a go-to resource in the field. His contributions to Canadian business immigration have earned him the title of “Rising Star” by the Legal 500 in 2022. Peter is also at the forefront of academia, spearheading the Temporary Entry course at Queen’s University’s Immigration and Citizenship Law graduate program, showcasing his commitment to educating the next generation of immigration professionals.

Peter's legal prowess extends into the courtroom, where he regularly represents clients at the Federal Court of Canada and various immigration divisions. His journey into law began with a history degree from York University, followed by legal studies at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law. During his law school tenure, Peter gained invaluable experience at the Organization for Refuge, Asylum & Migration (ORAM), honed his administrative law skills at the Canadian Transportation Agency, and broadened his international law perspective at Queen’s University’s Bader International Study Centre.

Peter Salerno’s educational background and professional accomplishments make him an indispensable asset to those navigating Canadian immigration and citizenship law's intricate landscape.