According to the Economist magazine’s 2012 list, Vancouver, Toronto and Calgary are in the world’s top five most liveable cities. The survey ranks 140 cities based on health care, stability, culture and…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Canada is seeking proposals for language training and settlement and resettlement services to help newcomers transition into their new homeland. The call is open to a multitude of groups…
Continue ReadingConsultation Q. Should I Hire a Lawyer to assist with my immigration process? A. This is a personal decision. We have a saying here at the firm: “stop worrying and start living”. What this…
Continue ReadingGunapoosany Kandasamy, a 70 year old Toronto grandmother was deported back to Sri Lanka on Thursday after her refugee claim had been rejected. Her family here in Toronto are finding it increasingly…
Continue ReadingMultiple lawyers have become responsive by addressing their concerns regarding accusations of Minister Jason Kenney’s involvement with granting Conrad Black a permit to live in Canada after serving his jail sentence in…
Continue ReadingRequests 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 ReadingRobert Bafaro Robert Bafaro is a lawyer with 21 years of experience in citizenship, immigration and refugee law as a former Board Member of the Immigration and Refugee Board in Toronto…
Continue ReadingPublication: Toronto Star Date: 7/28/2012 Reporter/Byline: Nicholas Keung Toronto Star Are permanent residents “foreigners”? How long must immigrants be in Canada to be considered Canadian? And is citizenship just a piece of…
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