Canada is doing its bit to help those poor Haitians devastated by the shocking earthquake, which wrecked homes and took lives last week. As well as sending aid, the Canadian response is to fast track immigration applications to any Haitian directly affected by, the quake.
Many Haitians live in Canada already and any who want to bring their family members over are in a prime position to do so now. Any existing sponsorship applications as well as new ones will be expedited through the immigration system so long as they involve citizens from Haiti. Any outstanding adoption cases will also be given priority. Dependants accepted under the Family Class Programme would be parents, children, spouses and common-law partners and any family members who have been orphaned.
How effective this act of immigration charity will be is not easy to measure. Firstly the Canadian Embassy in Port-au-Prince has been destroyed making it difficult if not impossible for those being sponsored to get their visa interview or to file documents. Of course Canada Immigration intends to open another office, but no date or plans are known as yet. Additionally, if your life has been wrecked by the earthquake are you really in a position to file forms and rush off to the immigration office?
Nevertheless, any citizens from Haiti who are currently resident in Canada should take advantage of the expedited service and apply to change resident status from permanent to obtaining Canada citizenship, or from extending their temporary status or changing it to permanent or residence status. Those Haiti citizens looking for a Canada work permit should also apply now. Canada immigration is waiving fees for certain applicants especially those who do not have work but wish to find some and need a work visa.
If you do have family members who have been affected by the disaster or indeed you are a Haitian in Canada wishing to upgrade or extends your stay here, the fastest and most efficient way to process a visa of any type is to use a private company like Canada Immigration Law who can ensure that all of the correct documents are sent with your application and that the application itself has been filled out accurately. When the swamp of Haitian immigration applications flood in, it will be those that are easy to process, which are prioritized first. For more information on immigration services to Canada visit Canada Immigration Law.
Libby Andrews
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