U.S. 2024 presidential election and Canadian immigration options
As we are just a few days away from the U.S. presidential election, we understand the uncertainty and fear that so many Americans are...
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2SLGBTQI+ History Month Wrap-Up
October is recognized internationally as LGBTQ History Month, an opportunity to learn about the history, contributions, and influence of...
How to make the most of your Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
The PGWP is an open work permit that allows recent post-secondary graduates to work full time and gain work experience in Canada.
Celebrating Justice Michael Battista - Presentation Ceremony at the Federal Court
On September 13, 2024, our office is thrilled to be celebrating our founding counsel, Justice Michael Battista as we attend his...
Toronto Star: Did Canada use facial recognition software to strip this refugee of his status? A court wants better answers
Originally published by the Toronto Star's Nicholas Keung, this article profiles one of Justice Battista's first decisions at the Federal...
The Globe and Mail: The LBGTQ community has Pride, but it also has prejudice
From The Globe and Mail, June 17, 2024 Opinion Owen Guo Special to The Globe and Mail Published 1 hour ago Owen Guo is a Toronto-based fr...
In shift on LGBTQ rights, The Globe helped the state leave the bedrooms of the nation - The Globe and Mail
Rachel Giese 3 June 2024...
Hiring Foreign Workers 101
By: Nicholas Woodward, Associate Lawyer and Monica Diaz, Senior Paralegal It’s no secret that employers in many industries are facing...
Our Mission Statement
At Battista Migration Law Group, we have been providing exceptional immigration services for many years. We thought, however, that we...
She lost her mom in South Africa. Now she's safe in the embrace of a new Canadian family
Ryleigh Ridland's arrival in B.C. ends 4-year legal battle that started after her mom's sudden death Yvette Brend · CBC News · Posted:...
US Immigration Services at BMLG
By: Kate Bowley, Practice Development Supervisor At Battista Migration Law Group, we are always looking for ways to expand our services...
Opciones de Visa para Ciudadanos Mexicanos // Visa options for Mexican Citizens
March 1, 2024 By Associate Lawyer, Nicholas Woodward and Senior Paralegal, Monica Diaz Desde 2016, los ciudadanos mexicanos pueden...
She can't wait to wrap her arms around her adopted great-niece in Canada after a 4-year fight
Originally posted by CBC News: Canada·New Legal issues kept 10-year-old in South Africa from B.C. family, but they never stopped fighting...
Study permit changes - What are your options?
By Kate Bowley, Practice Development Supervisor In the last few months, there have been many conversations about international students...
New Opportunities for Canadian Citizenship from Canadian Parents
By Associate Lawyer, Mathew Wilton wilton@migrationlawgroup.com The right of Canadians to pass on citizenship to their children born...
BMLG's Year in Review - Community Care
As we head into 2024, we like to reflect the work that we have done, but also the fun we had! At Battista Migration Law Group, we are...
BMLG's Year in Review - Client Wins
Like any year, 2023 was a year of challenges and triumphs in immigration law. With the law ever-changing and evolving, our team rejoices...
UPDATE: Gay Ugandan in Edmonton facing deportation gets temporary permit to stay in Canada
We are thrilled that Sue is no longer being removed from Canada today (December 18) and that he will be able to obtain temporary status...
A gay Ugandan man faces deportation from Canada due to inability to verify his sexual orientation
From Business Insider Africa: A 25-year-old gay man who has been living and working in Edmonton, Canada, since 2018 is about to be...
Gay man living in Edmonton facing deportation to Uganda fears for his life
Watch an interview inluding our client and Michael Battista with Global News here.
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