Retroactive 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…
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On March 1, 2016 The IAD (Immigration Appeal Division) is set to introduce a new change that aims to aid wait times by reducing delays. Particularly, this will focus on the cancellation…
Continue ReadingA person married to or in a common-law relationship with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident may be sponsored to Canada. If the foreign national is residing in Canada, the application may…
Continue ReadingAt Bellissimo Law Group we are privileged to work on behalf of many wonderful people, companies and associations. We represent people from the application stage to the Supreme Court of Canada. Every week we will…
Continue ReadingWe often have individuals call our office who are worried that they are about to lose their permanent residence in Canada, because their permanent resident card (PR card) is about to expire….
Continue ReadingEvery permanent resident (PR) is required to be physically present in Canada for two years of every five year period. A PR’s compliance is assessed both when the individual applies for a…
Continue ReadingAt Bellissimo Law Group we are privileged to work on behalf of many wonderful people, companies and associations. We represent people from the application stage to the Supreme Court of Canada. Every week we will…
Continue ReadingLengthy processing times are a major source of frustration and anxiety for those involved in the Canadian immigration system. For applicants or appellants separated from their family members, these timelines can be…
Continue ReadingAt the heart of much immigration litigation is the tricky issue of credibility. At the Refugee Protection Division, for example, the Member deciding the claim must evaluate whether the claimant’s version of…
Continue ReadingIn the Litigation Department, we represent clients trying to challenge refusals on various kinds of immigration applications. This includes spousal sponsorship applications. Naturally, these sorts of refusals are very difficult, as people…
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