As immigration control increases, refugee applicants are often implicitly, if not explicitly, submitted to evaluation of their medical conditions for corroboration of their autobiographical narratives. Medical certificates, for instance, which are drawn…
Continue ReadingImagine you are facing removal from Canada, your appeal hearing is rapidly approaching, and you cannot find a lawyer to represent you. Eventually you do find a lawyer who is able to…
Continue ReadingMr. Bellissimo was recently interviewed for an article in the Toronto Star regarding concerns over the revamped federal skilled immigration program, and the complicated process of obtaining a Labour Market Impact Assessment…
Continue ReadingEvery year, Toronto plays host to the largest auto show in Canada. The 41st Canadian International AutoShow will be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre from February 13th to the 22nd….
Continue ReadingSince May 2013, many applicants for permanent residence in Canada have required an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA). Applicants are required to use third-party education assessors who evaluate the applicant’s foreign academic credential(s)….
Continue ReadingI recently argued a case at the Federal Court of Canada which turned on what appeared to be a simple mistake: an incorrectly checked box on an application form. Unfortunately, such a…
Continue ReadingThough we should appreciate our family year-round, Family Day (yesterday in BC, and next Monday the 16th for most provinces) allows us to take a day off from work and spend some…
Continue ReadingEvery year Toronto hosts a winter culinary celebration entitled, Winterlicious. This year, Winterlicious is offered for two weeks, between January 30th and February 12th. Winterlicious gives Torontonians and tourists the opportunity to…
Continue ReadingThe Canadian Federal Court of Appeal is currently considering an appeal of the seminal decision in Canadian Doctors for Refugee Care v. Attorney General of Canada and Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (2014) FC…
Continue ReadingSo the first Express Entry (EE) draw is in the books. 779 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency were issued for candidates holding 886 points or higher of a possible 1200…
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