Bellissimo Law Group as well as other lawyers in the Canadian Bar Association National Immigration Law Section have taken it upon themselves to provide initial legal consultations and to assist with immigration applications, pro bono, for Canadians and permanent residents in Canada who wish to sponsor family members affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
Continue ReadingThe Government plans to bring families together quicker by cutting immigration backlogs and wait times. To accomplish this, the PGP program will re-open for new applications on January 2, 2014 with tighter…
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December 18th, 2013 Citizenship & Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced the Parent and Grandparent Program is gearing up for re-launch in January 2014. This program introduces a number of new features including:
Continue ReadingFor Canadian citizens living and working outside of Canada, the criteria for selecting a guarantor will now be consistent with requirements for those living within Canada. The intention, the Minister says, is to simplify the process of finding a guarantor.
Continue ReadingBest wishes for a wonderful holiday and a happy 2014! To show our holiday spirit, please click the video above for a special card. Warmest Regards, The Bellissimo Law Group Team
Continue ReadingToday at Bellissimo Law Group our communications team had the great pleasure of meeting our Toronto Maple Leafs contest winner, David Chiu. The goal of our contest was to share a fun winter activity with one of our followers while engaging our online community in conversation about family, community and Canadian immigration.
Continue ReadingThank you to all who participated in our Toronto Maple Leafs tickets giveaway! The winner for our first tickets contest is David Chiu @stardchiu. Our goal is to engage our followers in serious discussions on Canadian immigration and related issues but also to have fun as we share!
Continue ReadingIn the days since the passing of former South African President, anti-apartheid leader and global icon, Nelson Mandela, the world has seen an outpouring of reflection, inspired words and support, for the man many called ‘the father of South Africa’.
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The first 17 of 1000 Tibetans arrived in Ottawa and Toronto as a part of a new federal program that will allow them to become permanent residents of Canada.
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The Canadian Experience Class is an option available for foreign temporary workers or international students graduating from Canadian colleges and universities, to use work experience in Canada toward an application for permanent…
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