Bellissimo Law Group is pleased to announce the addition of Robert Bafaro to our litigation team. Robert brings a wealth of knowledge having practiced, taught and mentored in the field of immigration…
Continue ReadingCanada may see an influx of Christians from Egypt, trying to find refuge from Egypt’s president who belongs to a Muslim Brotherhood. After the election of this new Islamic Government, Immigration officials…
Continue ReadingBellissimo Law Group is pleased to announce new hours of operation. To better serve our clients, our new hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am – 6:00pm.
Continue ReadingAfter tweeting his support in favour of Mayor Rob Ford’s statements on gun violence, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney is feeling the heat from many in protest to the seemingly prejudiced statements. However,…
Continue ReadingFacing a multitude of negative feedback, the new legislation brought forth by Minister Jason Kenney, that includes things such as benefit cut backs for refugees, has been put in the spot light…
Continue ReadingAlberta Pilot Project for Spouses and Common-Law Partners of Long-Haul Truck Drivers This pilot program has been extended until July 31st, 2013. IMPORTANT: All relevant work permits must be coded with Special Program…
Continue ReadingWork Permit applications for Temporary Foreign Workers for businesses in sectors where there are reasonable grounds to suspect a risk of sexual exploitation of some workers This Operational Bulletin provides operational instructions…
Continue ReadingSkilled Foreign Workers looking for work are now able to apply for a multitude of occupations under the Temporary Foreign Workers pilot program. The Temporary Foreign Workers pilot program was originally launched…
Continue ReadingAccording to a bill introduced on June 20, the government will be able to deport non-citizens who have been convicted of a serious crime that constitutes 6 months or longer for sentencing….
Continue ReadingMandatory minimum sentences are significant part of the government’s “tough-on-crime” legislation; From 1998-2008, the mandatory minimum for a conviction under section 99 of the Criminal Code of Canada was one (1) year imprisonment. In…
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