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SafeandSound

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Apr 21, 2013
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Hi. I have a question about reporting a family that may or may not be in the process of immigration. They spend approximately half the year in Canada, and half in England. They claim to have a "green card" as they say. I don't see how this could be true, because none of them are born, or related to a Canadian citizen. They could possibly have a work visa, but I still don't see this, because they have an illegitimate asphalting business.

I received a threat from one of them last year, but never saw them so I never bothered to report them. I didn't even know where they were. They also have threatened another woman, and brutally beat her son, who wouldn't press charges on account of pride. They have been in numerous altercations with people within this country, all of which have not been reported.

Well, now, a year later, they have moved in right next to me! This is obviously a furthering of the threat I received. And their deathly glares and territorial behavior prove that. Something is brewing. They are violent and reckless people and the death threat I reviewed is not to be taken lightly.

I know this country will be safer without them. I am not the only one who has been victimized like this. I want to report them. But I am afraid that appropriate measures will not be taken, because if they are not, then they will know it was me who reported them, they WILL act on their threats. And by the time I called the police, it may be too late. I may even be dead before I get the chance.

What should I do? Is it worth reporting? What if they do have papers, are in the process of legal immigration? How long does it usually take before the immigration officers see to the situation?
 
I agree. This is a police matter.

You report people to CIC when you KNOW there has been an immigration violation. You have no idea if there has been an immigration violation.

You are concerned about crimes / violence. This is what the police are for.
 
SafeandSound said:
Ok, thanks.

Well, I know that they are working dishonestly. Is that an immigration matter?

If they have PR status (Canadian version of the green card) - then no, this is not an immigration matter. You have already said that you don't know what their status is in Canada. So you don't actually know if there has been an immigration violation.

FYI - immigration investigations typically move way (way way) slower than the police.
 
FYI - you don't have to be born in Canada or related to a Canadian to have a PR card. There are many ways to get one independently. And yes - if you have a PR card you can certainly spend half of your time living in Canada and half of your time living elsewhere. Nothing wrong with that. If you work illegally while holding a PR card, that's a tax matter - not an immigration violation.
 
If you feel your life is in danger, report it to police. If they are charged, their immigration status could be in jeopardy, as issuing threats is a very serious crime. Considering what you've said about them, do you think you will be safe in the time leading up to the court case?

Perhaps you may want to consider being the bigger person and de-escalate things? Perhaps, you can go over(take someone with you and meet outside in public view) and have a talk, explain that you guys may have gotten off on the wrong foot and in the interest of being a good neighbor you are willing to do your own part to live peacefully and ask if they would consider it too? Hopefully, they are agreeable to this too.

There is no way to report them and remain anonymous if you want the police to lay charges. They have a right to face their accuser. Hope things go smoother for you.