Canadian Parent of Permanent Resident

[Wishing-Waiting 2]

Hi again and thanks everyone for their kind and thoughtful advice. It's always great to hear a new perspective. It may or may not work, but we won't try or know if we don't ask the questions and do the work.

As for the "illegal" alien comment, we were in Ohio for a funeral earlier this year. A family member works in the Columbus school district. Apparently they have a VERY large Somalian community there. They are provided free housing, food stamps, clothing, free health care and special assistance in the school system (English as a second language). Funded by the State. Apparently at parent teacher conferences there are many family members sponsored after the original person arrives. I don't think they will become millionaires but they are receiving free stuff. Apparently there are other States that openly recruit certain nationalities and assist with immigration process.

To contrast this to our situation, we hired a lawyer that ended up ripping us off for over $2,500. (She ended up closing up shop and leaving town). We found this site and wound our way thru the immigration process alone. My husband (as many of you know) had to sign and swear that he would pay for me and my daughter and we were not eligible for ANY support AT ALL. I'm assuming, just like you this process was long (over a year) and expensive (THOUSANDS of dollars). But here we are.

I was only venting with my illegal alien comment as these folks are actually being sought out and recruited. But the free stuff still pisses me off.

Sorry if I offended anyone with that comment. I'll keep it strictly "business" next time.

Again, thanks to those that weighed in with useful info concerning my original question about my dad. All the best for the New Year !

[KierenHby 897]

As for the "illegal" alien comment, we were in Ohio for a funeral earlier this year. A family member works in the Columbus school district. Apparently they have a VERY large Somalian community there. They are provided free housing, food stamps, clothing, free health care and special assistance in the school system (English as a second language). Were they illegal? Funded by the State. Apparently at parent teacher conferences there are many family members sponsored after the original person arrives. I don't think they will become millionaires but they are receiving free stuff. Apparently there are other States that openly recruit certain nationalities and assist with immigration process. Link\source?

To contrast this to our situation, we hired a lawyer that ended up ripping us off for over $2,500. (She ended up closing up shop and leaving town). We found this site and wound our way thru the immigration process alone. My husband (as many of you know) had to sign and swear that he would pay for me and my daughter and we were not eligible for ANY support AT ALL. I'm assuming, just like you this process was long (over a year) and expensive (THOUSANDS of dollars). But here we are. No one is forced to pay against their will. Immigration is a privilege, not a right. Your CAPS makes you sound exasperated for having had to pay; you paid because you were able to.

Contact DHS anytime you notice a violation of US laws.