Profile
Canada’s Authority on Complex Immigration Cases
Bellissimo Immigration Law Group PC is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading law firms exclusively dedicated to Canadian citizenship, immigration, and refugee law. Founded in 2000 by Mario D. Bellissimo, a Certified Specialist in Citizenship and Immigration Law, the firm has built a reputation for taking on the most challenging cases and setting legal precedents. We are not just paperwork processors; we are litigators and advocates who fight for our clients at every level of the legal system, including the Supreme Court of Canada. If you have been refused, are facing removal, or have a complex medical or criminal issue, we are the firm you turn to when results matter.
Medical and Criminal Inadmissibility
We are pioneers in overcoming inadmissibility findings. Our firm has played a key role in shaping the laws around medical inadmissibility in Canada. We assist clients with:
- Medical Inadmissibility: Challenging fairness letters and refusals based on excessive demand on health and social services.
- Criminal Inadmissibility: Applying for Criminal Rehabilitation and Temporary Resident Permits (TRPs) for individuals with past convictions.
- Misrepresentation: Defending clients accused of providing false information to immigration authorities.
Litigation and Appeals
When an application is rejected, it is not always the end of the road. Bellissimo Immigration Law Group PC specializes in the appeal and judicial review process. We represent clients before:
- The Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB): Handling sponsorship appeals, residency obligation appeals, and removal order appeals.
- The Federal Court: seeking judicial review of unreasonable or unfair decisions made by visa officers.
- Deportation Defence: Requesting stays of removal to prevent the deportation of individuals to dangerous situations.
Serving All Immigration Needs
While we are known for litigation, we also provide top-tier service for standard immigration applications. We help individuals and families with Express Entry, spousal sponsorships, study permits, and Canadian citizenship applications. Our team approaches every file with the same level of rigour and attention to detail that we bring to our court cases.
Leaders in Legal Education
Our commitment to excellence extends to education. Mario Bellissimo and his team are prolific authors and speakers, regularly publishing legal texts that are used by other lawyers and consultants across the country. We believe that an informed client is an empowered client, and we strive to demystify the legal process for everyone we serve.
Where experience meets compassion. We fight for your right to build a life in Canada.
Located at Yonge and Eglinton
Our offices are situated in the Yonge Eglinton Centre at 20 Eglinton Avenue West, a central hub in midtown Toronto. We offer services in English and French. Contact Bellissimo Immigration Law Group PC today for a consultation with Canada’s immigration experts.
Specializing In
Medical Inadmissibility, Immigration Appeals, Criminal Rehabilitation, Deportation Defence, Federal Court Litigation
Address & Location
Suite 1402, 20 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1K8
Building Location
Located in the Yonge Eglinton Centre, a major mixed-use complex with two office towers and a shopping mall. The building is on the northwest corner of Yonge Street and Eglinton Avenue.
Suite Access
Enter the office tower lobby from the mall or street level (20 Eglinton Ave West entrance). Take the elevator bank to the 14th floor.
Parking Details
Large underground parking garage available within the Yonge Eglinton Centre (access via Orchard View Blvd).
Public Transit
Direct indoor connection to Eglinton Subway Station (Line 1). The area is also a major hub for bus routes.
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