In the last several weeks, the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) has implemented two important new measures impacting pending matters. The first is specific to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), and allows…
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In April 2021, members of our senior legal team had the opportunity to submit representations to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) regarding proposed amendments to medical inadmissibility regulations. Mr. Mario Bellissimo,…
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Canada has been continually working to support Ukraine as it pursues sovereignty and the democratic ideals that our countries share. On March 17, 2022, Sean Fraser, the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and…
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Canada has extended its COVID-19 public policy to allow all visitors in Canada with valid temporary resident status to submit inland employer-specific work permit applications until 28 February 2023.[1] Note that this…
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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…
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In light of recent data indicating that the latest wave of COVID-19 driven by the Omicron variant has passed its peak in Canada, provinces and territories continue to adjust their public health…
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On 8 February 2022, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) announced a new online platform to track permanent resident applications made under the family class, specifically under the spouse, partner and dependent…
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Close to a year ago today on February 24, 2021 I wrote a blog entitled: New COVID-19 Strains Causing Pains for Immigration Canada: Undocumented Canadian Immigrant Programmes is Now the Time? It…
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The International Experience Canada (IEC) pools are now open for the 2022 season. There remains high demand for the IEC program, but the number of spots available is limited compared to the…
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On 23 December 2021 the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), announced that Canada had reached its target and welcomed more than 401,000 new permanent residents in…
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