Asylum seekers timeline in Toronto
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Did you get your work permit? If yes after how many months?got hearing date next month after 19 months
yes after 2 monthsDid you get your work permit? If yes after how many months?
Was their any interview or any other stuff before getting work permit?yes after 2 months
no because i am exempted from safe third country agreementWas their any interview or any other stuff before getting work permit?
Safe third country applies to those coming from us border right? Cuz I am from Bangladesh and I will apply through a lawyer from inside of Canadano because i am exempted from safe third country agreement
If you haven’t arrived in Canada yet your timeline may be very different compared to those who applied even 6 months ago. Processing times are extremely variable and also deepens on whether your case is considered less complex or not. In general applying for asylum is a long process and you can face setbacks and have to appeal, try and apply for other programs, etc. If you have a spouse and children you will likely be separated for 3-5 years but many times longer. If you do not have friends or family to stay with I would suggest going to another city. Toronto has started refusing shelter beds to asylum seekers since it has run out or money and space. Have you spoken to a Canadian immigration lawyer about your chances of getting asylum in Canada? There is a decent chance of getting asylum but 30% of cases are denied. It is always best to get an idea of your chance of approval before claiming asylum since asylum claims have longterm negative consequences. Even accepted claims have longterm negative consequences like the inability to travel back to your home country for the next 5+ years, difficulty for families to get visas to visit you in Canada, difficulty for other family members to get visitor visas or study/work permits to come to Canada but also other countries especially those who share immigration information with Canada. Applying for asylum should always be the last options. Unless you are in immoderate need of protection because your life is at risk have you ruled out all other options to come to Canada? If you were able to get a visa to enter Canada you must have had a good job, savings, often family or friends in Canada, usually previous travel history, etc. Had you expired immigrating via express entry, considered trying to find a job in Canada and come on a work permit?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/refugee-asylum-seeker-shelters-1.6876287
Edit: Just looked at your previous posts and you have already come to Canada last year and didn’t apply for asylum. Unless you can show that the persecution started after you returned home the fact that you returned home will be a big issue. If you felt your life was at risk then you wouldn’t have returned back to Bangladesh. Do your parents and sister have proof that their lives have been put at risk. Things like proof of threats, policy assessment of risk, physical assaults, etc. You really need to be consulting with a Canadian immigration attorney before deciding to claim asylum and whether your family members also have proof they need asylum as well. Your sister will have to get a study permit and pay international fees to attend college or university. The cost of living is high so unless you have a lot of personal savings or your parents will be worked in addition to you working once you have WPs your sister may need to work to help support the family.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/refugee-asylum-seeker-shelters-1.6876287
Edit: Just looked at your previous posts and you have already come to Canada last year and didn’t apply for asylum. Unless you can show that the persecution started after you returned home the fact that you returned home will be a big issue. If you felt your life was at risk then you wouldn’t have returned back to Bangladesh. Do your parents and sister have proof that their lives have been put at risk. Things like proof of threats, policy assessment of risk, physical assaults, etc. You really need to be consulting with a Canadian immigration attorney before deciding to claim asylum and whether your family members also have proof they need asylum as well. Your sister will have to get a study permit and pay international fees to attend college or university. The cost of living is high so unless you have a lot of personal savings or your parents will be worked in addition to you working once you have WPs your sister may need to work to help support the family.
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Yes I have tried looking for work permit but I am in genuine danger as I was already attacked a couple of times and was admitted to the hospital. My family has a good travel history and we are willing to come to Canada on asylum as my oher members would still pose a threat. I can afford to pay around 2-3 months of living in Toronto but if we cannot manage a work permit for me and my spouse by 3-4 months , we wI’ll end up on the streets. So I am also considering cities like Calgary and Edmonton . But my first choice would be toronto. So should I come to Toronto or try in Alberta for faster work permit (and preferably results too !) also me and my spouse both have a total annual income of $35k+ which is a LOT for our country. I already have a visitor visa and I will apply for my family too !If you haven’t arrived in Canada yet your timeline may be very different compared to those who applied even 6 months ago. Processing times are extremely variable and also deepens on whether your case is considered less complex or not. In general applying for asylum is a long process and you can face setbacks and have to appeal, try and apply for other programs, etc. If you have a spouse and children you will likely be separated for 3-5 years but many times longer. If you do not have friends or family to stay with I would suggest going to another city. Toronto has started refusing shelter beds to asylum seekers since it has run out or money and space. Have you spoken to a Canadian immigration lawyer about your chances of getting asylum in Canada? There is a decent chance of getting asylum but 30% of cases are denied. It is always best to get an idea of your chance of approval before claiming asylum since asylum claims have longterm negative consequences. Even accepted claims have longterm negative consequences like the inability to travel back to your home country for the next 5+ years, difficulty for families to get visas to visit you in Canada, difficulty for other family members to get visitor visas or study/work permits to come to Canada but also other countries especially those who share immigration information with Canada. Applying for asylum should always be the last options. Unless you are in immoderate need of protection because your life is at risk have you ruled out all other options to come to Canada? If you were able to get a visa to enter Canada you must have had a good job, savings, often family or friends in Canada, usually previous travel history, etc. Had you expired immigrating via express entry, considered trying to find a job in Canada and come on a work permit?
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/refugee-asylum-seeker-shelters-1.6876287
I'm not sure the location in Canada makes a big different but wait for others to respond. Note that Calgary (like Toronto and Vancouver) is extremely short on rentals and may be a challenging environment for you and your family. Edmonton may be a better choice. We have seen a number of people here wait close to a year or over a year for a work permit. Others have gotten them much faster. Good luck.Yes I have tried looking for work permit but I am in genuine danger as I was already attacked a couple of times and was admitted to the hospital. My family has a good travel history and we are willing to come to Canada on asylum as my oher members would still pose a threat. I can afford to pay around 2-3 months of living in Toronto but if we cannot manage a work permit for me and my spouse by 3-4 months , we wI’ll end up on the streets. So I am also considering cities like Calgary and Edmonton . But my first choice would be toronto. So should I come to Toronto or try in Alberta for faster work permit (and preferably results too !)
Your extended family will have to show that they have also experienced a threat. The biggest issue will be that you returned to your home country knowing there was a threat. Did these assaults happen after you returned? At least that would provide proof. Does your whole extended family have TRVs? Without friends or family in Canada it is pretty unusual for extended families to apply and all get TRVs. If you have a limited amount of money I would avoid Vancouver and Toronto. Most landlords will be unwilling to rent to someone without employment or status in Canada. You may have to secure a short term rental on places like Airbnb. 3-4 months to get a WP and a job is a very tight timeline these days in many cities. You often have to wait 2-4 weeks to receive your first paycheque when starting a new job so that has to be a consideration as well. Much harder to start and asylum process and hire a lawyer only to move to another province.Yes I have tried looking for work permit but I am in genuine danger as I was already attacked a couple of times and was admitted to the hospital. My family has a good travel history and we are willing to come to Canada on asylum as my oher members would still pose a threat. I can afford to pay around 2-3 months of living in Toronto but if we cannot manage a work permit for me and my spouse by 3-4 months , we wI’ll end up on the streets. So I am also considering cities like Calgary and Edmonton . But my first choice would be toronto. So should I come to Toronto or try in Alberta for faster work permit (and preferably results too !) also me and my spouse both have a total annual income of $35k+ which is a LOT for our country. I already have a visitor visa and I will apply for my family too !
I gotchu and yes I have family and friend there. Thanks a lot for the informationYour extended family will have to show that they have also experienced a threat. The biggest issue will be that you returned to your home country knowing there was a threat. Did these assaults happen after you returned? At least that would provide proof. Does your whole extended family have TRVs? Without friends or family in Canada it is pretty unusual for extended families to apply and all get TRVs. If you have a limited amount of money I would avoid Vancouver and Toronto. Most landlords will be unwilling to rent to someone without employment or status in Canada. You may have to secure a short term rental on places like Airbnb. 3-4 months to get a WP and a job is a very tight timeline these days in many cities. You often have to wait 2-4 weeks to receive your first paycheque when starting a new job so that has to be a consideration as well. Much harder to start and asylum process and hire a lawyer only to move to another province.