Lawyer/CBSA UPDATE!!

[VioletBlue]

ok so as some of you are following this case of mine here is an update...We (hubby and i) went to see lawyer yesterday...It went well...she said I have NO idea what complicated cases she deals with...mine is nothing in compared to those...people with major criminal records etc....so It was reassuring to hear that...you always think Your problems are the Worst...

Anywho, she will be submitting a Humanitarian&Compassionate consideration application to go Along with our spousal sponsorship....I didn't know that was possible (??)....she said at a recent CIC & lawyer "get together" CIC told all the lawyers to Please Don't scramble it ALL into one application....but send spousal one to Mississauga...and H&C consideration to Vancouver...That's how CIC wants it done apparently...and these 2 application DONT cancel each other...I specifically asked that...they are kind of together...a Family Sponsorship w a twist...so she gave me a form to fill out...wants me to get letters from family/friends etc

So then I asked her about a tiny lil issue called EXCLUSION ORDER...what should we do about that. she said I should call cbsa officer back like he requested ...tell him what she plans to do.

So I did that this morning...He asked if she will be submitting Deferral...for exclusion order...so I gave him her #....he then said he will Wait until she gets in touch w him....So I gave officers # to lawyer lady so they will get in touch and we'll go from there

My impression is cbsa aren't in a huge rush to "exclude" me....Seems like as long as she sends a form for deferral they will grant it.

The H&C consideration will be based on our 2 kids, marriage, my husbands Native culture, my establishment here etc....she said CIC does care a great deal about best interest of children...and thinks that it is in their best interest that the do live with both parents...this was stated by CIC at this recent seminar w immigration lawyers.

So I don't want to celebrate just yet....but it kinds seems I may have dodged this bullet...I was preparing to be sent back in a Month. She also asked if cbsa even gave me a date of removal ...and they haven't....so thats a good thing....I think

So that's that.....I feel like I can maybe relax a little.....but will see what lawyer says after talking to cbsa....

Hopefully you are all doing well!

 

[ACS]

Thanks for your update!

I was thinking about you and your situation. Must be sooo stressful!!

Glad to hear the results as of this far. Sounds fairly positive, will keep my fingers crossed and send positive vibes!

I am always worried my husband and I could end up in a similar situation, which would really affect our child, so I appreciate you taking the time to update us and share the information.

I will keep my eyes open for further positive news from you!!

 

[VioletBlue]

Thank you ...I'm glad you find these updates helpful. IT did seem pretty hopeless for awhile when I was issued exclusion order...and then prra rejected...but it seems like this officers doesn't feel Luke he has to send me back asap and is giving me time to try and figure things out...I'm so grateful for that ....we'll see how it all plays out.

 

[ACS]

Yes sounds like you also got a reasonable CBSA officer. I think that can make a big difference.

 

[VioletBlue]

thats what I think also...He is the one of the two that came to my house in January. And out of the two he was more...hmmm whats the word?...compassionate I guess...he saw how scared I was and asked how I was feeling...and when I couldn't find words he said "Overwhelming?"...I think because he SAW me in person...and I'm not just some name and number on a paper....i think thats partly why he giving me a chance. so again I am grateful for that....Im sure not all of them are like that...but a lot are...they ARE people too! lol

 

[SenoritaBella]

Omg... I remember your story. Really awesome you met a compassionate CBSA officer and you have a good lawyer by the sound of it. I think telling the truth helped you too and when they came to your house in January, there were no concerns you would try to hide/run away from them. All in all, really good news considering the alternative. Best wishes in everything.

 

[VioletBlue]

Thank you!!! Yes it was pretty stresfull back in January...but now it seems like there may be light at the end of this looooooong tunnel ..maybe! Still waiting to hear from lawyer after she talks to CBSA ....