Refugee application withdrawal

[Nick24]

Good morning,

I’m seeking advice regarding withdrawing my refugee application and processing with my spousal sponsorship. I firstly applied for refugee status but I had unresolved court case that cause my claim to be suspended for 2 years , within that two year period , I got married and submitted an application for spousal sponsorship ; the application status is still under review , I did biometric last month and now awaiting on update .

I recently received my hearing date and time regarding my claim , which will be in April .

Would I face consequences such as deportation if I sent it in writing to RPD that I wish to withdraw my application?

 

[scylla]

Good morning,

I’m seeking advice regarding withdrawing my refugee application and processing with my spousal sponsorship. I firstly applied for refugee status but I had unresolved court case that cause my claim to be suspended for 2 years , within that two year period , I got married and submitted an application for spousal sponsorship ; the application status is still under review , I did biometric last month and now awaiting on update .

I recently received my hearing date and time regarding my claim , which will be in April .

Would I face consequences such as deportation if I sent it in writing to RPD that I wish to withdraw my application?

Do not withdraw the refugee application. Yes, this will active the removal order.

 

[Nick24]

Do not withdraw the refugee application. Yes, this will active the removal order.

But I wish to proceed with the spousal sponsorship instead of claim. There’s two applications running simultaneously. I remember the lawyer told I could withdraw one before decision is made .

so , I have to attend the hearing?

 

[scylla]

But I wish to proceed with the spousal sponsorship instead of claim. There’s two applications running simultaneously. I remember the lawyer told I could withdraw one before decision is made .

so , I have to attend the hearing?

Yes, I know you want to go through spousal sponsorship. However if you withdraw the refugee application now, this will activate the removal order. You definitely don't want to do this. You need to keep the refugee application in play until the spousal sponsorship application is approved. Yes, you should go to the hearing.

 

[Nick24]

Good afternoon,
Thank you so much for your helpful feedback.
Really do appreciate it . One last question;

As the RPD is already aware of my spousal sponsorship, when asked about it what’s a suitable response?

 

[scylla]

Good afternoon,
Thank you so much for your helpful feedback.
Really do appreciate it . One last question;

As the RPD is already aware of my spousal sponsorship, when asked about it what’s a suitable response?

Answer all questions truthfully.

 

[Nick24]

Thank you so much once more