Hello, I have been brought into the USA at a young age with my parents and they overstayed their visa which also made me an illegal immigrant and I haven't done anything to change that for 9 years. I am wondering if I can claim asylum in Canada since I do not feel safe with the current situation in the US, as well as my country of origin because even though there are legal advancements put into place to provide some protection for LGBTQ persons, it does not take away that the violence rates on LGBTQ peoples is the highest and I fear for my life if I go back to my country of origin. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Thank you very much.
Undocumented alien in the USA eligible for asylum claim?
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If any of the exception applies to you under USTCA applies to you, yes you can. If not, Canada will send you back to the US Authority
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...ements/safe-third-country-agreement.html#toc1
I don't apply to any of the exceptions, does that mean there will be no point in applying for asylum in Canada?
Immigrate to Canada through Express Entry based on your age, education, skilled work experience, language and funds. You really want to have a degree or Masters, in demand skills, and fluent in French and English. Are you a nurse or health professional? Licensed trades?
You would need to apply through one of Canada's economic immigration streams based on your level of education, work experience, language abilities and other factors. Start by researching the Express Entry program. This is a points-based program and you would want to have a score north of 500. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...grate-canada/express-entry/who-can-apply.html