Mario D. Bellissimo was interviewed by Global News on the increased presence of ICE officers at U.S. airports and what this means for Canadians travelling or transiting through the United States. He…
Continue ReadingIn a recent article by CBC News, Mario Bellissimo comments on a case involving two Canadian children unable to leave Egypt due to a court-ordered travel ban. The article highlights the legal…
Continue ReadingIn a recent article by the Toronto Star, Mario D. Bellissimo comments on increasing electronic device searches conducted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection. New data shows a rise in searches of phones,…
Continue ReadingCanada’s proposed immigration overhaul, Bill C-12, is moving toward final Senate approval despite pointed concerns raised during committee review and by leading members of the bar. As reported by Law360 Canada, a Senate…
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We at Bellissimo Law Group are incredibly proud to celebrate the launch of an inspiring new community program, Stronger Together: Lessons from Hockey – Faith and Community, featuring former Captain and Toronto Maple Leaf legend Rick…
Continue ReadingCTV News spoke with Mario Bellissimo about Canada’s newly released 2026 study permit targets. The federal government plans to issue 408,000 permits, including 155,000 new international students and 253,000 extensions, continuing a…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #375, issuing 1,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 533 points or more. The latest draw took place on October 28, 2025….
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…
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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