On October 23, 2025, Mario Bellissimo appeared before the House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration (CIMM) as part of its ongoing study on improving the order, fairness, and effectiveness of…
Continue ReadingBill C-12 aims to accelerate reforms affecting immigration documents, refugee claim eligibility, and CBSA enforcement authorities. While the government says this streamlined bill will allow for faster passage of key reforms, civil…
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Key Takeaways You must apply for your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) within 180 days of receiving confirmation that you have completed your program. Your program must be at least eight months long…
Continue ReadingMario Bellissimo spoke to CBC about the unprecedented surge in immigration cases at the Federal Court, with filings projected to reach over 30,000 this year. Average processing times for non-refugee cases have…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #369, issuing 291 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 855 points or more. The latest draw took place on September 29, 2025….
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For many foreign workers in Canada, a work permit is the gateway to professional and personal opportunities. However, some permits – often referred to as closed work permits – are tied to…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #368, issuing 1,250 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 505 points or more. The latest draw took place on September 18, 2025.
Continue ReadingLaw360 Canada featured Mario Bellissimo for his leadership as Chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s immigration modernization working group and as co-lead of the CBA’s response to Bill C-2, the proposed Strong…
Continue ReadingCBC News has published a feature examining growing concerns about Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) use of computer-assisted decision-making tools in immigration processing. Mario Bellissimo was interviewed and shared examples of…
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Canada is confronting increasingly complex challenges from organized crime, illegal fentanyl trafficking, and sophisticated money laundering schemes. The Strong Borders Act, released by Public Safety Canada in June 2025, proposes a series…
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