Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will begin accepting up to 10,000 complete applications under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) starting 28 July 2025. This program allows Canadian citizens and permanent…
Continue ReadingMario Bellissimo was interviewed by CTV News for examining the case of Tarun Godara, a queer artist in Sudbury facing deportation to India despite fears of persecution. While not counsel on the case,…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #355, issuing 3,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 518 points or more. The latest draw took place on July 8, 2025.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #354, issuing 356 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 750 points or more. The latest draw took place on July 7, 2025.
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #353, issuing 3,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 521 points or more. The latest draw took place on June 26, 2025.
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Ontario is set to transform its immigration landscape with the introduction of a new Employer Portal on July 2, 2025. This digital platform aims to streamline the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)…
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Effective 27 May 2025, IRCC has extended a temporary public policy that allows foreign nationals with employer-specific i.e. closed work permits to change employers or occupations without waiting for a new work…
Continue ReadingWith the G7 summit approaching, many are asking whether U.S. President Donald Trump, now a convicted felon, could be stopped at the Canadian border. As Mario Bellissimo shared with the Toronto Star,…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #351, issuing 3,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 529 points or more. The latest draw took place on June 12, 2025.
Continue ReadingAs debate intensifies over the federal government’s proposed Bill C-2 (Strong Borders Act), immigration experts are raising serious concerns about its far-reaching implications for asylum seekers and migrants. Bellissimo Law Group’s Mario…
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