I know this is a longshot, as I haven't been able to get help on here yet, but, it's worth another try. Geesh, our family was tore apart again in April 2008. For a little 5 year old child, my daughter's been through so much. In 2006, when she wasn't even 2 yet), I had to leave Canada, and she didn't see me for 2 months. She came back to me in November 2006, and her dad came in December 2006. We were settled again, I had a great job that I loved, then immigration came to our house, took my husband (because he overstayed), and sent him back to Canada. I didn't have the money for us to join him until over a year later. We got to Canada July of this year. I now am eligible to stay, but, have to apply for permanent residence. That cost 5000.00. Unfortunately, I can't work until I have a work permit, and can't get one without an approval of permanent residence. My daughter is in school now, and I'd hate for her to have to leave her school, and her dad once again because I couldn't stay. I'm afraid this will affect her the rest of her life if we have to leave and be separated again. She finally has a sense of stability again. Her dad doesn't make much, and because of what I've already had to pay, won't have much if any for even her birthday gift on October 10 or Christmas. If you can help with anything at all, please send to Kelly LaFrenier, 25 Byron Crescent, Dartmouth NS, Canada B2X1L7.
Thank you so much