Mario Bellissimo, alongside advocates, emphasizes the need for community-based alternatives to immigration detention that uphold human rights. He highlights the importance of clear communication and mental health support in alternative detention programs…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #282, issuing 7,000 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 365 points or more under French language proficiency (2023-1) category. The latest draw…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #280, issuing 1,040 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 543 points or more. The latest draw took place on January 23, 2024…
Continue ReadingIn a detailed interview with the Toronto Star following Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s latest announcement for international students, Mario Bellissimo shares concerns that the new cap system and other limitations may…
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In my most recent blog, “The Ultimate Direction of the International Study Permit Program Is Inevitable. The Critical Question is, How Quickly Can Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada Get There?” I continued…
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If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change[1]. The International Student Program (ISP) remains a hot topic. I have shared my thoughts at Parliamentary…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #279, issuing 1,510 ITAs to foreign nationals who had 546 points or more. The latest draw took place on January 10, 2024…
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The Government of Canada has announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker (TFW) Program Workforce Solutions Road Map to help employers fill job vacancies in the wake of labour shortages. The program…
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada has announced Express Entry Draw #278, issuing 400 ITAs to foreign nationals under the Agriculture and agri-food occupations, who had 386 points or more. The latest draw…
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There are many different kinds of work permit in Canada. Some of these are occupation- or employer-restricted, also known as closed work permits. Others allow you to work for any employer or…
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