Our Recent Immigration Success Stories

At Bellissimo Immigration Law Group PC, we are privileged to work on behalf of many wonderful people, companies and associations. We represent immigration applicants from far outside Canada, from the time they step foot into the country’s airport waiting rooms all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada.

Our immigration clients often tell us after their case is concluded that it would have helped to know of similar stories that are real and not just what you hear on the street. So every month, we post a few stories to celebrate our immigration success stories and offer some comfort to those who will soon embark on a similar journey…

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6 Nov 2024

Successful Reunification Through Spousal Sponsorship and Humanitarian Relief

We are thrilled to share that we have recently received approval for our clients who had filed a spousal sponsorship application, alongside Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) considerations, a rehabilitation application, and a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) application. These supplementary applications were essential due to the complex nature of their case, which involved prior criminal convictions, resulting inadmissibility, deportation, and a failure to disclose information, which led to concerns of misrepresentation.

The preparation of these applications required a significant amount of time, effort, and attention to detail, given the sensitive and intricate nature of the issues at hand. Likewise, the decision-making process on the part of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) was thorough and time-consuming. Despite the challenges, we are incredibly pleased that the outcome was favorable and that our clients were ultimately granted the opportunity to be together.

This case stands as a testament to our commitment to navigating even the most complicated immigration matters. We are honored to have played a part in helping this couple overcome the hurdles they faced and are deeply gratified to have assisted them in their journey toward reuniting with one another.

21 Oct 2024

Record-Breaking Approval: Intra-Company Work Permit Secured for Canadian Business Expansion

We were retained by an overseas client who sought to expand his business to Canada. Having registered a startup in Canada, our client was eager to begin operations. Although the startup had no employees yet, our client had a strong business plan with clear objectives and promising economic benefits.

Following a thorough assessment of his business goals and timeline for expansion, we recommended applying for an Intra-Company Transferee (ICT) work permit. Our legal team collaborated closely with the client, ensuring all the forms are completed accurately and all necessary supporting documents were included. We also prepared a detailed legal submission that highlighted the benefits his business would bring to Canada, including job creation and advancements in healthcare.

With a comprehensive application package submitted, we were thrilled to see the work permit approved in record time – just 2 weeks. This rapid approval allowed our client to swiftly begin implementing his expansion plans, and he is now in Canada, actively operating his new business. We are delighted to have facilitated such a positive outcome and wish him continued success.

11 Oct 2024

Judicial Review Granted After Officer Erred in their H&C Analysis

Our clients came to us after their Permanent Residence application on Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds was refused. We were retained to challenge the refusal at the Federal Court. We filed an Application for Leave and for Judicial Review and, upon receiving the reasons behind the Officer’s decision, it was confirmed that the decision was both unfair and unreasonable. The Officer had not undertaken the correct H&C analysis. We carefully crafted our legal arguments and filed all materials with the Court. 

Leave was subsequently granted and we were able to present our arguments before the Federal Court at the Judicial Review stage. Here, we argued that the Officer’s decision failed to reasonably assess the H&C factors and engage with all of the evidence, particularly concerning our clients’ establishment in Canada and the best interests of the child. The Federal Court agreed with our arguments, finding the Officer’s decision was unreasonable due to their failure to properly assess the requisite H&C factors as well as the child’s circumstances. Ultimately, the application for Judicial Review was granted, the refusal was set aside, and the application will now be redetermined by a different visa officer. We are thrilled to have been able to assist our client in achieving this amazing result!  

30 Sep 2024

PR Application Reconsidered After Overcoming Criminality Challenges

Our client came to us after their application for permanent residence (PR) was refused on the grounds of serious criminality. The visa officer’s refusal was based on a prior finding of inadmissibility in another country due to misrepresentation, even though this issue was later found to be an error and the misrepresentation finding was removed.

Upon reviewing the case, we identified several issues, including the visa officer’s mistaken equating of the foreign inadmissibility with a criminal offense under the Canadian Criminal Code, which was not the correct equivalence. This misinterpretation played a significant role in the refusal decision.

Recognizing these clear issues, we filed an Application for Leave and for Judicial Review with the Federal Court. Our legal team presented strong arguments that highlighted the flaws in the officer’s reasoning. Shortly after submitting our arguments, the Respondent proposed a settlement, indirectly acknowledging the errors in the decision.

As a result, the serious criminality finding has been removed, and the PR application has been sent back to IRCC for reconsideration by a different visa officer. We congratulate our client on this positive outcome and wish them the best as they continue their journey toward permanent residence in Canada.

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