Hi,
I’m 25 years old female. I come from Arab Muslim country. I’m suffering from family violence and I’m planning to run away from this hell..Do you think Human Rights Agencies in other countries, Canada for example, will be able to help me in any way?
helloxcuteness answered Monday March 20 2006, 5:07 pm: Yes, You shoudl be able to contact the police and they may be able to help. I don't know what Arab country you live in, but you could find there location or phone possibly online? I wish you luck trying to get out of your situation. [ helloxcuteness's advice column | Ask helloxcuteness A Question ]
Razhie answered Monday March 20 2006, 8:50 am: If you had a friend or family member in Canada who would be willing to sponsor you it would make the journey easier.
But first and foremost I think you should contact the nearest Canadian Embassy or Immigration Office and ask them for some guidance, they might be able to put you in contact with a human rights group that specializes in helping woman gain citizenship or refugee status in Canada.
You might have heard rumors that Canada is easy to get into and *then* to claim refugee status while you are there. Although it might be a little easier then it is in the US, it is getting harder and harder each day. Canadian immigration, because of terrorism and increasing pressure from the US, is getting more rigorous. It takes years, sometimes a decade, to be considered a refugee. In the mean time, if you entered illegally, you can be deported.
Listen to the advice of the Immigration Officer and any group they can connect you with, they will be able to give you better help then I can. [ Razhie's advice column | Ask Razhie A Question ]
montrealfan answered Monday March 20 2006, 8:10 am: Well I am not sure but if you can find a Canadian sponsor I think they will let you come here. Also you could get refuge status. Something like that. I am no expert in immigrating to Canada. I think there were six services offered to immigrants coming to Canada or something. Also Canada has a point system needed to allow you to come here and being 25 that gets you a point for being working age and speaking English (Well you write it pretty good) would get you some points but I am not sure how much. [ montrealfan's advice column | Ask montrealfan A Question ]
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