“We have to remain true to the principles of the program, which is really to draw in (the) future, potentially in some cases, future Canadians,” Mario Bellissimo says. Full story: https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/international-students-visa-backlog-due-to-an-outdated-system-lawyer-1.6084350
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On February 24, Mario D. Bellissimo was interviewed by CBC News Reporter Lorenda Reddekopp to discuss Canadian efforts in accepting Ukrainian refugees. The situation is dire, and according to some experts, the…
Continue Reading“As the applications are being processed, a growing number of applicants for the English-speaking streams are claiming that a glitch in the immigration application portal has wrongfully bumped them into the French…
Continue Reading“Temporary residency permits, once known as minister’s permits, are meant to be an exceptional remedy used to relieve particularly harsh or unfair circumstances”, says Mario Bellissimo. Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/israel-gaza-refugees-canada-children-1.6067798
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Mario D. Bellissimo speaks with Nima Rajan from The News Forum on why undocumented migrants may be a key group to consider for reaching immigration goals.
Continue ReadingMario Bellissimo says that “there are thousands who are forced to leave Canada while waiting to secure their status, who not able to enter the country even though they have it, or…
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Mr. Mario D. Bellissimo has been named “Immigration Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers! This award is given to the top lawyer in each area of practice annually. The particularly special nature of the…
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We are proud to announce that Bellissimo Law Group PC was named one of Canada’s Top 10 Immigration Law Boutiques for 2020-21 by Canadian Lawyer Magazine! This recognition is given to law…
Continue ReadingMario D. Bellissimo weighs in on the case of Toronto refugee claimant anxious about the future as hearings on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click below to watch the interview!
Continue ReadingMario D.Bellissimo speaks to Gianpietro Nagliati from OMNI TV on the 1 year anniversary of Bill C-6, which brought important changes to the Citizenship Act!
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