I am a citizen of pakistan, currently waiting appeal response in the United States, lived here for 10 yrs and have my life on hold school/work etc. I decided to get married to the one I love, and he is a Canadian citizen, now I have no current status in the United States, with that said, I am applying for a visitors visa, followed by a permanent residency sponsorship by my husband. What can I do to let Canadian government see my issue and somehow get approved? Do I have to go back to my country of origin and apply from there? Things are hostile back there at the moment. And as we all know, it is extremely frustrating to be away from my spouse, especially knowing that this would be our first christmas as a married couple. Help!! I miss my heart.