I am new to this forum and this is my first post. I hope you guys could be of help to me.
A little background about me. I came to the U.S. in 1996 as a student and became out of status two years later and have been out of status ever since. In November 2005, I was caught by immigration official and was given two choices. Either I go back to my country or appear before an immigration judge and fight to stay here. I opted to go before an immigration judge and I filed asylum papers in court in June 2006 and I have another hearing in November 2006. I hope the decision goes my way.
My question to you all is this. In the event, the initial decision goes against me, I will appeal the decision. I have heard that the appeal process can take a few years. If my initial decision goes against me, I am thinking of applying for Canadian Permanent residence as I qualify under the skilled worker class as well as appeal my asylum decision. Can that be possible?
Your thought will be highly appreciated.
A little background about me. I came to the U.S. in 1996 as a student and became out of status two years later and have been out of status ever since. In November 2005, I was caught by immigration official and was given two choices. Either I go back to my country or appear before an immigration judge and fight to stay here. I opted to go before an immigration judge and I filed asylum papers in court in June 2006 and I have another hearing in November 2006. I hope the decision goes my way.
My question to you all is this. In the event, the initial decision goes against me, I will appeal the decision. I have heard that the appeal process can take a few years. If my initial decision goes against me, I am thinking of applying for Canadian Permanent residence as I qualify under the skilled worker class as well as appeal my asylum decision. Can that be possible?
Your thought will be highly appreciated.