Mario D. Bellissimo was recently interviewed by John Lisk from News Radio 106.7. Mario Bellissimo discusses the immigration process for Americans who have pledged to move to Canada now that Donald Trump…
Continue ReadingThe Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has published amendments respecting the Express Entry System Ministerial Instructions. These amendments are set to come into force on 19 November 2016. The major amendments are…
Continue ReadingFollowing the U.S presidential-elect, Donald Trump, Mario D. Bellissimo was interviewed by Nicole Martin for CityNews. During this interview, Mario Bellissimo weighs in on “how Trump’s presidency could impact American movement north.” To…
Continue ReadingDespite the standard processing time posted on the IRCC website of 26 months for In-Canada Class Spousal Sponsorship Applications for Permanent Residence, we are happy to share that our client’s were approved…
Continue ReadingEvery year the Government of Canada sets the total number of permanent residents that they expect to admit to Canada under economic, family and humanitarian categories. Although a “substantial” increase in immigration…
Continue ReadingWant to hire an immigration representative? The information on the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada website reads here. Representatives can be: Citizenship or immigration consultants, lawyers or other representatives They give immigration…
Continue ReadingOn behalf of the Applicant we argued that she was unrepresented throughout the application process and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) conceded in the file notes that inconsistent and unclear requests were…
Continue ReadingWe have noticed a sharp increase in misrepresentation cases and assume in large part it is because the consequences are serious enough for most individuals caught by this provision to challenge (i.e.,…
Continue ReadingStarting 10 November 2016, all air travellers, including Canadian citizens, will be required to carry appropriate documents to travel to Canada before they can board their flight, such as: a valid Canadian…
Continue ReadingOttawa’s 2017 immigration target announcement next month is set to be an exciting one. The Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister John McCallum must balance having to welcome newcomers, against the backlash from…
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