On 20 June 2022, World Refugee Day, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, announced a contribution agreement with Kids Help Phone to provide culturally sensitive, youth-oriented counselling services for…
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Learning that your spousal, common-law, or conjugal partner sponsorship application has been refused is one of the most devastating outcomes in immigration law. Making matters worse, people are often surprised by this…
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In December 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held the last round of invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system that included Federal Skilled Workers (FSW).[1] To…
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A number of people (foreign nationals) looking to immigrate to Canada find themselves in this situation often when seeking a visa. Misunderstandings and unfair assessments are not unusual. For purposes of this…
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A number of months ago I wrote the race is on. On one side new variants of Covid-19. On the other side, health care professionals and scientists scramble to adapt testing, vaccine…
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Since August 2021, Canada has welcomed a total of 12,605, and the number is growing every week. In honour of World Press Freedom Day, which is May 3, the Immigration, Refugees and…
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What is a Record Suspension? A record suspension (formerly referred to as a pardon) allows people who were convicted of a criminal offence, but have completed their sentence and demonstrated they are…
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In 2018, Canada rolled out new legislation for those looking to gain access to the country. Biometrics are generally required whenever people apply for a work permit, study permit, visitor visa, or…
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Canada has become one of the top destinations for immigrants and refugees across the globe. It’s comparatively open policies and well-regulated immigration system is one that allows for a flow of hundreds…
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On 7 April 2022, Mario D. Bellissimo spoke at The House of Commons Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration regarding Differential Outcomes in IRCC Decisions, focusing on scope & impact of advanced…
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