CSIS interview !...means what?

[Saskatoon-Tree]

Hello,

To make it convenient for those who are not familiar with my original post, this is the link of my old thread:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/is-this-a-complex-sponsorship-case-am-i-in-trouble-t42249.0.html

We have booked a flight for my husband to go back to Iraq through Cairo. He will try to establish himself there in Cairo. He has Iraqis friends there who live as refugees. If successful, we will start sponsorship from there. His flight is booked with departure on Wednesday June 2nd, 10 am.

We do believe that he has been reported. He is scheduled to appear for an interview with CSIS on Wednesday 2nd June at 2pm. But he has not been arrested or anything. What does that mean? what questions? what ...what what...? we are overwhelmed. Do I need to go with him?
Has anyone been in this situation/ interview before? The important question is: can he just ignore the interview and go ahead and depart on Wednesday morning? or do we need to change the flight?

 

[plumosa]

Hello,

To make it convenient for those who are not familiar with my original post, this is the link of my old thread:



We have booked a flight for my husband to go back to Iraq through Cairo. He will try to establish himself there in Cairo. He has Iraqis friends there who live as refugees. If successful, we will start sponsorship from there. His flight is booked with departure on Wednesday June 2nd, 10 am.

We do believe that he has been reported. He is scheduled to appear for an interview with CSIS on Wednesday 2nd June at 2pm. But he has not been arrested or anything. What does that mean? what questions? what ...what what...? we are overwhelmed. Do I need to go with him?
Has anyone been in this situation/ interview before? The important question is: can he just ignore the interview and go ahead and depart on Wednesday morning? or do we need to change the flight?

change the flight, bring proof of the flight and all the information you have to prove that this is a real relationship; marriage certificate, if you have any shared bank accounts or rental agreements, printed out emails, phone records before you met, etc. You will definitely have to be there with him. Don't skip the interview! I imagine its somewhat like having a court case and not showing up, you're found automatically guilty.

 

[iarblue]

well we know what the interview is.If you didnt tell them he was there then someone did.So they will likely be asking him all questions mostly based on how he got here,why he is here,and then will most likely deport him.
But if you have a flight booked,i would call them let them knoe he has a flight booked and it was booked before the meeting was scheduled.But if you can change it to a later flight then go see what they have to say if they say they are sending out tell them they are to late he is already going.
But you never know what they are going to say.So maybe it will be good maybe bad but like i said the worse they can say is he has to leave.And yes go with him support him like a wife let them see you support him.

 

[Saskatoon-Tree]

well we know what the interview is.If you didnt tell them he was there then someone did.So they will likely be asking him all questions mostly based on how he got here,why he is here,and then will most likely deport him.
But if you have a flight booked,i would call them let them knoe he has a flight booked and it was booked before the meeting was scheduled.But if you can change it to a later flight then go see what they have to say if they say they are sending out tell them they are to late he is already going.
But you never know what they are going to say.So maybe it will be good maybe bad but like i said the worse they can say is he has to leave.And yes go with him support him like a wife let them see you support him.

Thanks a lot

But I thought CBSA are the ones who deal with deportation & immigration, not CSIS. I am scared from the name of this organization.

 

[angelbrat]

I always thought CSIS was inland security and I doubt he would even be able to get on the flight you have booked him anyway, his name will be red flagged.

Cancel the flight, but keep the paperwork to prove he was trying to do the right thing. Go to the interview with him and hope he hasn't been hiding anything else from you.

This does sound serious to be honest, so be prepared with EVERYTHING you have, every bit of information you have about yourself as well.

If Inland security are wanting to speak to him, this is a little bit more than am Immigration problem.

Good luck and my prayers are with you all the way on this.

 

[Saskatoon-Tree]

I always thought CSIS was inland security and I doubt he would even be able to get on the flight you have booked him anyway, his name will be red flagged

Cancel the flight, but keep the paperwork to prove he was trying to do the right thing. Go to the interview with him and hope he hasn't been hiding anything else from you.

This does sound serious to be honest.

OMG. scared to death.
But it was a friendly phone call to our landline last Friday. They requested him to present at that given time, in the office of that place, and to ask for a particular officer there. They said they just wanted to verify some points. He could have been arrested or alternatively they would have knocked our door. Am I imagining or is it the calm weather before the big storm?
and no, my husband is not hiding anything. He said he would franklyl say: "I have no country to go to. My country was invaded unlawfully, and turned into hel"

 

[iarblue]

exactly

 

[Saskatoon-Tree]

Pl:
Anyone had the experience of interviews with CSIS? or even heard of anyone else !!

Thank you

 

[canadianwoman]

He said he would franklyl say: "I have no country to go to. My country was invaded unlawfully, and turned into hel"

Maybe it would be better to just say, "I have no country to go to. My country has been turned into hell."
I agree that the invasion was unlawful, but the CSIS is concerned about threats to Canada's security, and terrorism. It would be best to appear as mild-mannered and unbelligerent as possible.
I can't believe they would deport anyone to Iraq at this time. Go to the interview, support your husband, and bring all the proof you can that you are in a genuine relationship.

 

[MexiCana]

I can't believe they would deport anyone to Iraq at this time. Go to the interview, support your husband, and bring all the proof you can that you are in a genuine relationship.

Correct. No one's being removed to Iraq right now and this has been the case for some time.

Saskatoon Tree, I feel like I say the same thing to you in every thread, but this is a serious interview and it would be really great if your partner talked to a lawyer first to make sure his interests are protected. CSIS is serious business and you don't want to show up there unprepared. What if they try to detain him? There are some really great legal clinics in your city where you can get free advice. They were mentioned in your other thread. I'm also not sure returning to Iraq is the best decision. Have you talked to anyone about this?

Here's an interesting document from the Canadian Council for Refugees about people in your husband's position who are from countries where there is a moratorium on being deported but who don't have permanent status. Did you know that he can most likely stay in Canada and even has a limited right to work? www.ccrweb.ca/documents/infosheetmoratoria.pdf

 

[iarblue]

Sask deep breaths.Dont worry so much.I told you what to say on how he got into canada.Then just tell them he cant go to Iraq as it is pure hell there right now and they are likely not to send him there.And they cant send him to another country.As it is know that if he is in a safe country they can not send him out.And Canada is considered a safe country according to immigration laws.
So go to the interview show that he is your husband and you have a baby on the way,and that he wants to claim refugee,see what happens.They will for sure check out all his information to find out exactly who he is and if he is a threat.
But i have read up on this a lot and they will not send him to Iraq.And if he is ok and does not have any legal issues then what can they really do to him other than keep a close eye on him and let you sponsor him from inside.
Its all very confusing but see what they say like i said it cant hurt.

 

[MexiCana]

But i have read up on this a lot and they will not send him to Iraq.

Oh that's great. So we don't all have to look it up ourselves, will you please post a link to the relevant IRPA provision and/or regulation where you found this information?

 

[iarblue]

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[Saskatoon-Tree]

Thank you so much every one.
Your kind support has indeed helped me and opened my sight .
We will follow your advice and do our best

 

[Halifax-Maple]

Sask

Nothing guaranteed...but we only can guess. I guess you should feel relaxed and take a breath. CSIS is a serious issue ..very true. But what is making me feel confident is the fact that the CSIS called last week and friendly left a message for an interview. If it is so serious, they have the power to come, knock the door and arrest. CSIS possibly received a tip from someone near you. They just want to make sure there is no security threat here in your situation. Do not be "in confrontation" with CSIS or immigration. Advise him to behave confident, decent and truthful. Be aware NOt to contradict your statements or any saying. Just try your best to staisfy them with the method that ended with him being in Canada. The easiest way (logic): he came in a family car, and his passport was not checked at the crossing point...and then he took it a simple as it was.

Good luck...sleep well..look after yourself Sask