I’m Canadian citizen in odsp how can I help my mom get legal here

[Fampirst]

I’m citizen my mom over stay and now I need help getting her legal here

 

[garbimba]

I’m citizen my mom over stay and now I need help getting her legal here

What do you researched so far? Here is the link to the process to get you familiar with it if you haven't done so yet:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...-guides/sponsorship-parents-grandparents.html

 

[Fampirst]

I will read it again I did browse tru a bit

 

[scylla]

I’m citizen my mom over stay and now I need help getting her legal here

If you are on ODSP, then you don't meet the income requirement to sponsor your mother.

Her only option would be to apply for PR under H&C. Note that H&C approval rates tend to be quite low. Processing of H&C applications takes 2-3 years.

 

[Fampirst]

Thanks for ur answer, that’s our next move but I need some pointers on we’re to start since I’m a refugee but citizen now , what are some of the ways to help or going about the process , should we hire our own lawyer or legal aid

 

[scylla]

Thanks for ur answer, that’s our next move but I need some pointers on we’re to start since I’m a refugee but citizen now , what are some of the ways to help or going about the process , should we hire our own lawyer or legal aid

Since it's difficult to get approvals through H&C, a lawyer is always recommended if you can afford it. You can also do it yourself but will have to dedicate considerable time to researching the process.

I don't believe legal aid generally helps with H&C cases. Although you can certainly ask.

If you decide to do it yourself, the forms are here:

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...umanitarian-compassionate-considerations.html

 

[Fampirst]

Thanks for your advice , and yes we will get a lawyer , any recommendations for great H&C lawyers

 

[canuck78]

Does your mother have children under 22 and a spouse?

 

[canuck78]

Surprised she got a visa to enter Canada.

 

[Fampirst]

Our country don’t need a visa to enter Canada, yes 2 kids under 18 and there all living n going school here with out documents

 

[Fampirst]

Never married n no boyfriend right now

 

[canuck78]

This is definitely far from an easy case. How long have they been living in Canada and how are they supporting themselves?

 

[Fampirst]

Mostly me and mom work part time and this year would make 4 years

 

[canuck78]

If she has been in Canada for 4 years that rules out Mexico which means likely easter European maybe Roma. Working illegally doesn't help. Best of luck but definitely a challenging case.