This program is designed to help new immigrants find meaningful employment in Canada that reflects their level of education and professional experience.
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The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Chris Alexander, spoke yesterday about the building momentum for Canada’s new Start-up Visa. It is a program unique to Canada
Continue ReadingMario D. Bellissimo appeared today before the Senate Committee on Foreign Affairs in his role as Chair of the National Immigration Law Section of the Canadian Bar Association. This section represents numerous…
Continue ReadingCitizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander has announced the appointment of Canada’s newest Citizenship Judge, Trang Angie Nguyen. Nguyen is a Vancouver-based court reporter for the British Columbia Attorney General.
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Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced yesterday that Canada will prioritize visa and immigration applications for people in the Philippines who have been affected by Typhoon Haiyan.
Continue ReadingIs your family new to Canada? One of our favourite ways to spend time with family is to attend a hockey game together while also partaking in a classic Canadian winter activity. Bellissimo Law Group would like to share this experience with a newcomer to Canada by treating him or her and a family member to their first Toronto Maple Leafs game!
Continue ReadingIn his October 16th 2013 Speech from the Throne, the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced that 16 year old women’s rights and education activist Malala Yousefzai will receive…
Continue ReadingToday is Remembrance Day, a day observed around the world by commonwealth countries in which we commemorate men and women who have fought in the line of duty. This year marks a…
Continue ReadingMinister Chris Alexander announced today that changes will be made to the Canadian Experience Class effective immediately, allowing the government to further reduce backlogs and processing times, and to continue to attract…
Continue ReadingMedical Inadmissibility and Distinguishing Roles of Immigration and Medical Officers The case of Lawrence v. Canada (Citizenship and Immigration) 2012 FC 1523 was heard on 20 December 2012, written reasons provided on…
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