When we think of a refugee, the image that comes to mind is an individual who is forced to flee her or his country of origin due to violence and needs protection….
Continue ReadingOne of my family members is inadmissible but I am not. Can I still come to Canada and leave them at home? The short answer: sometimes and only temporarily. The Immigration and…
Continue ReadingThe Supreme Court’s long-awaited decision in the Tran case has just been released. The decision clarifies two crucial issues regarding criminal sentencing and the impact that sentences will have on permanent residents…
Continue ReadingFamily reunification is a cornerstone of Canadian immigration law and policy. In fact, reuniting families in Canada is codified as an overarching objective of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Despite the…
Continue ReadingApplying for a TRP is one of the more frequent inquiries we receive at Bellissimo Law Group PC. We handle many TRP applications each year, ranging from family members seeking to temporarily…
Continue ReadingRetroactive and retrospective laws have become more common in immigration law. A well known example of retrospective changes to immigration law was the decision to terminate the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) immigration…
Continue ReadingHaving a criminal record can make international travel and migration difficult. This is no less true in the context of Canadian immigration. For those applying to enter Canada on a temporary or…
Continue ReadingA person who has been granted PR status by immigrating to Canada is considered a Permanent Resident of Canada. As a permanent resident you have the right to live, work or study anywhere in Canada,…
Continue ReadingThe Court of Appeal for Ontario has provided an important alternative for immigration detainees seeking to challenge the legality of their continued detention. The decision released last week (2015 ONCA 700) confirmed…
Continue ReadingCanada’s immigration detention system has been the focus of much scrutiny in recent months. On July 23rd, the United Nations Human Rights Committee released a report raising a number of concerns with…
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