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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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has released its most recent figures on immigration processing, inventories, and backlogs. The data provides insight into the ongoing pressure on the system as Canada works…
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Many people believe that they need a job offer to immigrate to Canada, but this is not always the case. There are many programs that do not require a job offer, to…
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Canada’s immigration system is one of the most comprehensive and dynamic in the world, offering multiple pathways for individuals seeking to live, work, or study in the country. Navigating this system, however,…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #357, issuing 4,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 475 points or more. The latest draw took place on July 22, 2025.
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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…
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