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[Ranjhaa]

Hi, I’m a Pakistani national 22 years old men. I had few family problems back in Pakistan so i took few dollars and my passport and took a flight to nearest visa free country qatar.. it’s been 2 days I couldn’t see any future here.. and I’m also afraid to be breached by my family.. what should i do ? Someone told me to take a flight to Jamaica and coyote there will take you to canada or usa illegally.. I don’t wana do anything illegal.. or get myself killed..

 

[scylla]

You have two options for claiming asylum in Canada.

The first is to obtain a TRV (visitor visa) to Canada, fly to Canada and claim asylum when you arrive. I would say the chances of a TRV being approved in your case are extremely low given your current situation.

The second is to be recognized as a refugee by UNHCR and be referred for resettlement in Canada.

 

[canuck78]

Also I would look up what would allow you to claim asylum in Canada. Often family problems don't allow you to claim asylum.

 

[Ranjhaa]

Then what do you suggest?

 

[Ranjhaa]

What should i do ? Should i take a flight to jamaica and pay some dollars to any coyote ? And get my self killed by the fear of getting caught or killed.. I haven’t got much options neither much time.. give me something useful..PLEASE..

 

[canuck78]

You are the only one who knows your reasons for asylum and can look up whether they might be acceptable. Given the current US border clampdown with Mexico I would imagine there is a high likelihood you will end up in Mexico or another country for the longterm like other asylum seekers. You will have to determine whether you are willing to risk spending the money to end up in South America, Latin America or Mexico. This is a volunteer forum we can only offer so much information and help.

 

[Ranjhaa]

With all due respect I know exactly its just a volunteer forum.. I’ve visited only few countries most of them are in asia and Middle East and few countries in Europe for holidays.. I’ve never been to South America or Latin America.. I don’t know the language. I don’t have any friends there.. So I’m afraid of taking risk and loosing all what I’ve got and ending up craving for food and shelter.. I’ve some of my school fellows studying in USA and Canada.. I have a solid reason for asylum.. but how should i get to authorities to tell them? Should i go to nearest canadian embassy? Or what should i do ?

 

[canuck78]

There is no need to be rude. Unfortunately you can not just go to an embassy and claim asylum. These are tough decisions but we can only offer information and can't make a decision for you. I am just making you aware that the there has been a clampdown in the route through Brazil then Latin/South America and then Mexico. Also the Trump government has made it much more difficult to claim asylum at the Mexican border. I assume a trafficker through Jamaica will use these routes. Depending on your educational background and work experience your best option would be to try an immigrate through economic pathways.

 

[scylla]

With all due respect I know exactly its just a volunteer forum.. I’ve visited only few countries most of them are in asia and Middle East and few countries in Europe for holidays.. I’ve never been to South America or Latin America.. I don’t know the language. I don’t have any friends there.. So I’m afraid of taking risk and loosing all what I’ve got and ending up craving for food and shelter.. I’ve some of my school fellows studying in USA and Canada.. I have a solid reason for asylum.. but how should i get to authorities to tell them? Should i go to nearest canadian embassy? Or what should i do ?

Canadian embassy can't and won't help you. Again, you have two options for claiming asylum:

1) Apply for a Canadian TRV (tourist visa). This is not done through the Canadian embassy. You do it online here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp If the TRV is approved, travel to Canada and claim asylum once you arrive.

2) Contact UNHCR and be officially recognized as a refugee. UNHCR will then refer you to a country for resettlement - this country might be Canada or it may be some place else - you don't get to choose.

Flying to Jamaica and making all the way from there to Canada through smugglers is very expensive, dangerous, illegal and has a very high chance of failure. To start with, pretty much all flights connect through either the US or Canada. You would need to secure either a US tourist visa or Canadian TRV to even be allowed to board the plane.

 

[Ranjhaa]

There is no need to be rude. Unfortunately you can not just go to an embassy and claim asylum. These are tough decisions but we can only offer information and can't make a decision for you. I am just making you aware that the there has been a clampdown in the route through Brazil then Latin/South America and then Mexico. Also the Trump government has made it much more difficult to claim asylum at the Mexican border. I assume a trafficker through Jamaica will use these routes. Depending on your educational background and work experience your best option would be to try an immigrate through economic pathways.

I’m really sorry if used any harsh language.. I really am I didn’t meant it.. I’m just upset so maybe the selection of words was wrong.. I didn’t meant any offence

 

[Ranjhaa]

Canadian embassy can't and won't help you. Again, you have two options for claiming asylum:

1) Apply for a Canadian TRV (tourist visa). This is not done through the Canadian embassy. You do it online here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/visa.asp If the TRV is approved, travel to Canada and claim asylum once you arrive.

2) Contact UNHCR and be officially recognized as a refugee. UNHCR will then refer you to a country for resettlement - this country might be Canada or it may be some place else - you don't get to choose.

Flying to Jamaica and making all the way from there to Canada through smugglers is very expensive, dangerous, illegal and has a very high chance of failure. To start with, pretty much all flights connect through either the US or Canada. You would need to secure either a US tourist visa or Canadian TRV to even be allowed to board the plane.

Thank you for such a informational stuff...