Posted by: Mario D. Bellissimo Obligations for certain persons making an application under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act The purpose of this Operational Bulletin (OB) is to notify officers of the coming…
Continue ReadingPosted by: Fabiola Arevalo Refugee numbers around the world are at their highest level since 1994, the United Nations Refugee Agency reported. In 2012 more than 45.2 million people either fled their…
Continue ReadingPosted by: Mario D. Bellissimo It is with profound sadness today we learned of the passing of Brian Goodman, Chair of the Immigration and Refugee Board just a few days shy of…
Continue ReadingPosted by: Mario D. Bellissimo Bill C-43, The Faster Removal of Foreign Criminals Act has received Royal Assent. Ms. Zahra Kaderali, associate Lawyer at Bellissimo Law Group discusses how Bill C-43 will affect…
Continue ReadingBellissimo Law Group is proud to be a sponsor of COSTI’s 12th Annual Golf Tournament, which was held today. Mr. Bellissimo was a lunch speaker along with the keynote speaker, Hall of…
Continue ReadingIn the wake of the RBC scandal, refugee intake dropping drastically, a diminishing family class, seemingly endless amendments to Canada’s immigration system and vociferous debate on both sides of the divide for…
Continue ReadingPosted by: Alexa Woods Leaders of western provinces in Canada are looking to lift the cap on immigration that is adding to the shortages of skilled labour. Manitoba aims to bring in…
Continue ReadingIn a recent study conducted by BMO, research determined that nearly half of the wealthiest Canadians are immigrants or first generation Canadians with at least one parent born outside the country. The…
Continue ReadingRPD claims referred to the IRB from December 15, 2012 to April 30, 2013 As of 30 April 2013, average monthly referrals are down 65% to 70% from the average intake over…
Continue ReadingThe one outstanding matter remaining at the Federal Court was the issue of costs which the Court determined would not be ordered. Many applicants have decided to move forward with the litigation…
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