Requests for Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Consideration Citing the November 2011 Temporary Pause on Acceptance of New Sponsorship Applications This Operational Bulletin (OB) provides guidance to officers assessing in-Canada Humanitarian and Compassionate…
Continue ReadingOn April 30, a one year pilot was implemented to mail PR card renewals and replacement cards. It is expected that this will decrease the processing time by 4-6 weeks. CIC issues…
Continue ReadingBellissimo Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Bafaro to our litigation team. Robert brings a wealth of knowledge having practiced, taught and mentored in the field of immigration…
Continue ReadingCanada may see an influx of Christians from Egypt, trying to find refuge from Egypt’s president who belongs to a Muslim Brotherhood. After the election of this new Islamic Government, Immigration officials…
Continue ReadingBellissimo Law Group is pleased to announce new hours of operation. To better serve our clients, our new hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 6:00pm.
Continue ReadingAfter tweeting his support in favour of Mayor Rob Ford’s statements on gun violence, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is feeling the heat from many in protest to the seemingly prejudiced statements. However,…
Continue ReadingFacing a multitude of negative feedback, the new legislation brought forth by Minister Jason Kenney, that includes things such as benefit cut backs for refugees, has been put in the spot light…
Continue ReadingAlberta Pilot Project for Spouses and Common-Law Partners of Long-Haul Truck Drivers This pilot program has been extended until July 31st, 2013. IMPORTANT: All relevant work permits must be coded with Special Program…
Continue ReadingWork Permit applications for Temporary Foreign Workers for businesses in sectors where there are reasonable grounds to suspect a risk of sexual exploitation of some workers This Operational Bulletin provides operational instructions…
Continue ReadingSkilled Foreign Workers looking for work are now able to apply for a multitude of occupations under the Temporary Foreign Workers pilot program. The Temporary Foreign Workers pilot program was originally launched…
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