Asking for Asylum in Canada for Syrians

[torontosm]

GCC countries have resettled many Syrians who were on temporary visas,and built many refugee's camps around that area.

Really? Becuase everything I read shows that the GCC countries have yet to take in a single refugee to date. In fact, given how terrified the governments there are of being overthrown, they have even stopped issuing residence visa to non-refugee Syrians to work in their countries (http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/06/us-europe-migrants-gulf-idUSKCN0R60H620150906). Given they are the ones that are causing this conflict, and are arming and funding the rebels, perhaps they should step up and take responsibility for the crisis they have created rather than expecting everyone else to solve their problems (yet again).

 

[syrian-g]

Really? Becuase everything I read shows that the GCC countries have yet to take in a single refugee to date. In fact, given how terrified the governments there are of being overthrown, they have even stopped issuing residence visa to non-refugee Syrians to work in their countries (http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/06/us-europe-migrants-gulf-idUSKCN0R60H620150906). Given they are the ones that are causing this conflict, and are arming and funding the rebels, perhaps they should step up and take responsibility for the crisis they have created rather than expecting everyone else to solve their problems (yet again).

I didn't completely disagree with your previous statement, i just wanted to clear something you probably didn't read or wasn't presented to you on the media you watch. Yes many countries like GCC,Russia,Iran,USA,France,Turkey,Jordan,and Iraq funded and supported their favorite side and they don't expect people to solve their problem, because it is not theirs to begin with. Indeed,it is in their favor to keep the conflict in Syria, It secures their positions to lead their people, the conflict terrifies mmmm let's say Saudi's so the king stays king,no Saudi will rebel on the king because of the mess they witnessed in Syria. Likewise, some western countries want a threat like ISIS to exist, it helps them to accomplish their propaganda .

My concern is not who did better job,indeed it is the innocent people who are dying because of this conflict.Did you see the three year old Syrian kid drowned and thrown dead on the Turkish shore.Hundreds have faced similar destiny;however,only this picture caught media's attention.

More than 12,000 Europeans escaped the second world war to Syria, mostly from Greece. Armenians also escaped the massacre in Turkey to Syria. It is the great circle of life.

 

[bruce9078]

Thank you all

 

[bruce9078]

Is it important to have a family member in Canada:

In general term the answer will be NO it is not important to have a family member in canada to claim protection. blood relative/close family member requirement is only for those who claim refugee protection at USA-CANADA land border. people who make refugee claims inside canada or come to canada by air do not need to have family members in canada.

Refugee claim at US-canada border: people who are in USA (e.g on visit visa. legally living, studying, illegally living etc ) can come on Canadian border and claim a refugee protection (assuming they do not have a visa (TRV) to come to canada). to claim a protection at Canadian border they must have a close relative (spouse, children, parents, brother, sister, uncle, nephew etc ) otherwise they cannot. the reason is as you are already in USA (a safe place) you must make your refugee claim at the first safe place BUT if you have close family you can choose to make your refugee claim at Canadian border to facilitate family reunion. where to make the claim: at Canadian border where they have a RPU (refugee processing unit).

Refugee claim at Canadian airports: any person entering into canada legally or illegally can claim protection/make a refugee claim at airports. for such claim there is NO requirement of close family relatives to be present in canada. where to make the claim: at the airport when you meet the first CBSA officer/immigration officer.

Refugee claim inside canada or once you are in canada: any one who had entered in canada on visit visa (trv), student visa. is already in canada etc, etc.... can make a refugee claim while he is here in canada and he DO NOT need any family member to be present in canada.where to make the claim: You can make a refugee claim in Canada at designated CIC offices which are in almost all major cities.

If you have a family member in canada does it makes the refugee/asylum case stronger:
NO it does not. refugee case is accepted or rejected only the basis/reasons of your claim. a refugee case is only strong if you are unwilling to return because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, political opinion, nationality or member of particular social group.
IRB can no way grant you refugee status only for the reason that you have family members living here.

Thank you