What is a study permit? The study permit is a document issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) that allows foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada. Most foreign nationals need…
Continue ReadingCBC News speaks with Athena Portokalidis, a lawyer at Bellissimo Immigration Law Group PC, on her recent success at the Federal Court in a case where IRCC denied our client’s PR application…
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Due to the current dangerous and volatile situation in Sudan, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has issued a temporary halt on removals to Sudan; Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put in…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced another Express Entry Draw #250. 4,800 ITAs have been issued to foreign nationals who had 486 points or more. The latest draw took place on…
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More reports of suicides in the Indian community related to the International Student Program (ISP). And further to my interview in the Toronto Star, new regulations around Designated Learning Institutions will help,…
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Today, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced new selection categories for Express Entry candidates, which will allow Canada to invite prospective permanent residents with specific skills and work experience in priority…
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Immigration policy in Canada has varied throughout the decades, from the exclusion of Chinese immigrants starting in the 1920s, to the detention of Japanese immigrants during World War II. In recent decades,…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced another Express Entry Draw #249. 4,800 ITAs have been issued to foreign nationals who had 488 points or more. The latest draw took place on…
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It can not only be disappointing and surprising to receive a negative decision on an immigration application, but it can also leave individuals frustrated given the considerable time, and often expense, that…
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As an important step towards protecting the public health and safety of Canadians, IRCC requires certain individuals to undergo a medical exam. This helps IRCC ensure that individuals are not inadmissible to…
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