A adamg Newbie Jun 9, 2017 2 0 Jun 9, 2017 #1 Hello every one, I have a buddy his child got kidnapped and paid ransom for his freedom. They flee to Canada in fear can they apply for Refugee in Canada? Thanks
Hello every one, I have a buddy his child got kidnapped and paid ransom for his freedom. They flee to Canada in fear can they apply for Refugee in Canada? Thanks
B Buletruck VIP Member May 18, 2015 6,813 2,635 Jun 9, 2017 #2 Being the victim of criminal activity isn't grounds for claiming refugee status. What was behind the kidnapping? Was it just to get ransom?
Being the victim of criminal activity isn't grounds for claiming refugee status. What was behind the kidnapping? Was it just to get ransom?
A adamg Newbie Jun 9, 2017 2 0 Jun 9, 2017 #3 Buletruck said: Being the victim of criminal activity isn't grounds for claiming refugee status. What was behind the kidnapping? Was it just to get ransom? Click to expand... according to him it was ransom
Buletruck said: Being the victim of criminal activity isn't grounds for claiming refugee status. What was behind the kidnapping? Was it just to get ransom? Click to expand... according to him it was ransom
S scylla VIP Member Jun 8, 2010 94,946 21,575 Toronto Category........ Visa Office...... Buffalo Job Offer........ Pre-Assessed.. App. Filed....... 28-05-2010 AOR Received. 19-08-2010 File Transfer... 28-06-2010 Passport Req.. 01-10-2010 VISA ISSUED... 05-10-2010 LANDED.......... 05-10-2010 Jun 9, 2017 #4 adamg said: according to him it was ransom Click to expand... Unfortunately I don't think that meets the criteria for a refugee claim. I would recommend he look into immigrating through an economic stream instead (e.g. Express Entry).
adamg said: according to him it was ransom Click to expand... Unfortunately I don't think that meets the criteria for a refugee claim. I would recommend he look into immigrating through an economic stream instead (e.g. Express Entry).
B Buletruck VIP Member May 18, 2015 6,813 2,635 Jun 9, 2017 #5 Agreed. Crimes of that sort wouldn't fall under the definitions for refugee protection.
