In an interview with CTV News, Mario D. Bellissimo discusses the options that a Sudbury family may have to avoid being deported to Mexico, where their lives would be in danger. Read…
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As a Canadian citizen, there is no requirement to maintain physical presence, or spend a certain number of days in Canada, to maintain your status as a Canadian citizen. In fact, section…
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Audits and inspections of employers of temporary foreign workers in Canada could be initiated randomly or due to specific concerns of compliance, to ensure that employers comply with the Temporary Foreign Worker…
Continue ReadingMario D. Bellissimo is working with colleague Robin Seligman and Will Tao as well as group of Members of Parliament led by the Honourable MP Julie Dzerowicz to establish a new Expression…
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Canadian citizenship was not legally recognized until 1 January 1947, and unfortunately at that time, dual citizenship was not recognized. However, this changed in 1977 with the enactment of the Citizenship Act,…
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The short answer is yes. A permanent resident (PR) will lose their status in only two ways relating to residency obligation. So, when your PR card expires your status does not. What…
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A visitor visa (also known as a temporary resident visa) or an eTA (electronic travel authorization) is required for certain foreign nationals who wish to visit or travel through Canada. You may…
Continue Reading“It doesn’t look at risk factors, it looks at the hardship if you return,” Mario Bellissimo says. Read more about this story: https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/mobile/beloved-ontario-chef-set-to-be-deported-after-spending-nearly-a-decade-in-canada-1.6226488?cache=yes/7.427488
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On 19 December 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) announced changes to eligibility requirements to the pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) for individuals from Iran [1]. Usually, individuals are not eligible to…
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Canada is a beautiful and vibrant country sharing five great lakes with the United States, and is home to ten provinces and three territories. With five to six months of cold weather…
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