Immigration to Canada and the movement of individuals from one country to another for the purpose of resettlement is an integral piece of Canadian history. People immigrate to Canada for a multitude…
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While a Super Visa is similar to a visitor visa in that it allows a holder to travel to Canada as a visitor, there are several important differences between a regular visitor…
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As we all know, immigration is the primary source for Canada to address the acute labour shortage in many industries and at many levels. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continuously try…
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To increase protection of temporary foreign workers while they are in Canada, new amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (Temporary Foreign Workers) came into force on 26 September 2022. Employers…
Continue ReadingThe current immigration backlog is causing many Applicants to seek judicial orders. Mario Bellissimo speaks to this issue with the Globe & Mail. Read it here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canada-immigration-legal-backlog/
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Our office has previously briefly touched upon Residency Obligation Appeals, and this post expands on that topic. Once the Notice of Appeal has been filed and the Appeal Record has been provided…
Continue ReadingToronto Star consults Mario Bellissimo on potential solutions for the current immigration backlog, which is unquestionably a reflection of many factors, including underfunding, the practice of establishing annual quotas, and the underlying…
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In its commitment and efforts to leverage technology to build a strong immigration system and expedite processing times, IRCC has announced that it will use the advanced analytics automated tool to help…
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On October 29th, 2022, we were pleased to offer comment on the proposed changes to the Immigration Division (ID) Rules (“Rules”). Bellissimo Law Group PC has participated in the consultative process regarding…
Continue ReadingCanadian companies are increasingly relying on the Temporary Foreign Worker program to fill jobs. READ MORE: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-temporary-foreign-workers-canada/
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