Can I start a private sponsorship if someone's refugee claim was denied

[janneh333]

I'm hoping someone can help and/or point me in the right direction.

My student and her family is facing deportation to Colombia in a few days, unless the judge decides to give them a stay as they are now trying to get status on humanitarian grounds since their original claim was denied. Is it possible to privately/community sponsor this family or is that off the table once their refugee status is denied? Is there anything I can do as a Canadian citizen to help this family stay here or immigrate here after they have been returned home?

 

[LoveCanada10]

Wish I knew the answer but I am not sure. Best would be to ask a lawyer or one of free consultant offices in your city.

But, I don't think the sponsorship works for the cases they are in Canada specially as their refugee status was not recognised which means Canada did not accept them as refugees.

 

[Ottawa-applicant]

Please see the following:

You cannot apply for H&C if you had a negative decision from the IRB within the last 12 months
You cannot apply for H&C if you have a pending refugee claim

Since there is little information on their case and situation, I strongly suggest contacting a good immigration lawyer for better advice.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/inside/h-and-c.asp