So the first Express Entry (EE) draw is in the books. 779 Invitations to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency were issued for candidates holding 886 points or higher of a possible 1200…
Continue ReadingAn interesting global liveability index was recently published by global consulting firm ECA International, ranking 4 Canadian cities as among the best cities to live in for North Americans. Factors taken into…
Continue ReadingThe passage of Bill C-24, the Strengthening Canadian Citizenship Act, has introduced several amendments to the Citizenship Act that allow for the revocation of citizenship from naturalized and Canadian born citizens on the basis of conviction…
Continue ReadingJust when you thought being a Canadian citizen couldn’t be more great, we can also lay claim to one of the coolest passport designs ever, too! If you received the newest version…
Continue ReadingThe Canadian Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) has released a report presenting concerning findings about a program designed to encourage failed refugee claimants to leave Canada more quickly by offering them a financial…
Continue ReadingOn 19 June 2014 the Government of Canada passed changes to the Citizenship Act. The changes introduced in June are to come into force as and when the Governor in Council directs….
Continue ReadingMario Bellissimo was recently interviewed for The Inside Agenda Blog, as part of The Agenda With Steve Paikin. In this post, he discusses the Express Entry system, and what immigration changes focused…
Continue ReadingMario D. Bellissimo joins John Oakley on AM640 to comment on the foreign national who was denied Permanent Residence due to autism. Click below to listen to the full interview.
Continue ReadingMario D. Bellissimo was interviewed on CBC Calgary The Homestretch to discuss how the health of an applicant’s child can impact the immigration process in Canada. Click below to listen to the…
Continue ReadingRecently, the United Nations Refugee Agency made an appeal to countries to resettle an additional 100,000 Syrian refugees across the world. Last week, Canada responded. Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced on 7…
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