The situation remains precarious for a family of French origin who have been living in Quebec for 2 years and are threatened with expulsion by Immigration Canada, which issued statements on Friday.
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Immigration Canada told TVA Nouvelles that the family did not apply for immigration correctly and did not provide an LMIA.
According to the family, Immigration Canada never asked for this document when they applied.
Remember that couple Aurélie Martin and Flavien Di Virgilio’s work permits expired in October. They applied for an extension in August, but it was denied on January 6, ending their right to work in Canada.
You have 90 days to normalize your status. However, obtaining the documents the family needs to legalize their application takes time, sometimes up to six months.
The family met with a member of their MPs’ office Thursday, Sherry Romanado, Liberal MP for Longueuil-Charles-LeMoyne Riding.
“She’ll try to do what she can, but it’s not won. What we want is the 12 months. Twelve more months, that’s it, with the work permit, because that would allow my employer to set the steps in motion,” explains Aurélie Martin in an interview with TVA Nouvelles.
The family gives themselves until next Friday to get an outlet, otherwise they are reluctant to pack up.