Protest against the Canadian High Comission in Islamabad for ridiculous Spouse Sponsorship timelines
Spouse Sponsorship Processing time at Canadian High Comission in Islamabad is 26 months as of
January 2012.Comparatively, the spouse sponsorship processing time for India, which lies in the
same geographic location is 6 months. China is 5 months.
Government of Canada has to take some steps to reduce the long processing timefor the spouses
of Pakistani applicants.
The Government of Canada claims that spousal immigration is their number one priority, but
it seems like this priority is reserved for certain nations, while Pakistan is amongst
the countries for which the processing time has been swelling over the past few years.
Being Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada, we deserve the same treatment and should
have the same right to unite with our spouses and children. We should not be subjected to longer
processing times due to our ethnic origin.
The Canada we love is founded on equality and fundamental human rights.
PART I OF THE CONSTITUTION ACT, 1982 states
15.(1) Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the
equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular,
without discrimination based on race,national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex,
age or mental or physical disability.
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/charter/page-1.html#l_I:s_15
If the reason for this extended timeline is a high number of security checks and fraudulent marriage
cases, then the Government of Canada should increase the staff in the Islamabad High Commission
to shrink the timeline for genuine cases. It is unfair that everyone suffers because of a few
bad seeds.
Keeping married couples apart for 26 months due to administrative shortcomings is aninfringement
on the mostbasic of human rights. It takes a major toll on our marriages, our jobs, and our lives.
We ask the Government of Canada to look into solving this problem and giving loved ones andmarried
couples with a sponsored spouse in Pakistan the right to be together sooner than 26 months.
Please sign this petition in support of this cause.
Updates
September 25, 2012
I never imagined this would actually gain this much traction and it is completely overwhelming to see so many people who feel this same frustration about the unfairness of it all. It feels like someone finally turned on a light in a dark room because for too long we have just been waiting in silence for these ridiculous timelines to change.
Reached 100 supporters
September 25, 2012
10 Comments
CHC must treat us human beings as in this world is. They must take step to help the peoples living with out their families.
Great work by putting this petition together. CHC Islamabad should treat us as humen being , this 33 Months time line for Spouse is insane , what are they thiinking by delaying that long .
For GOD sakes CHC Islamabad and CIC behave and treat us like a human being why you are treating with us so roughly and doing joke with lives of us. Think softly and professionally. In Pakistan human like india and china are living not aliens.
This is wonderful that someone has taken a step I just came in this boat not too long ago. It's frustrating to wait for my husband my daughter and I are beside ourselves. This is not how a family should live apart from each other. Aisha
My wife has been waiting for years now and we are just tired of the excuses. Why is Islamabad so much slower than every other place? It feels like we are being punished for nothing.
The processing time be reduced
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Protest against the Canadian High Comission in Islamabad for ridiculous Spouse Sponsorship timelines
Spouse Sponsorship Processing time at Canadian High Comission in Islamabad is 26 months as of
January 2012.Comparatively, the spouse sponsorship processing time for India, which lies in the
same geographic location is 6 months. China is 5 months.
Government of Canada has to take some steps to reduce the long processing timefor the spouses
of Pakistani applicants.
The Government of Canada claims that spousal immigration is their number one priority, but
it seems like this priority is reserved for certain nations, while Pakistan is amongst
the countries for which the processing time has been swelling over the past few years.
Being Citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada, we deserve the same treatment and should
have the same right to unite with our spouses and children. We should not be subjected to longer
processing times due to our ethnic origin.
The Canada we love is founded on equality and fundamental human rights.
PART I OF THE CONSTITUTION ACT, 1982 states
15.(1) Every individual is equal before and under the law and has the right to the
equal protection and equal benefit of the law without discrimination and, in particular,
without discrimination based on race,national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, sex,
age or mental or physical disability.
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/charter/page-1.html#l_I:s_15
If the reason for this extended timeline is a high number of security checks and fraudulent marriage
cases, then the Government of Canada should increase the staff in the Islamabad High Commission
to shrink the timeline for genuine cases. It is unfair that everyone suffers because of a few
bad seeds.
Keeping married couples apart for 26 months due to administrative shortcomings is aninfringement
on the mostbasic of human rights. It takes a major toll on our marriages, our jobs, and our lives.
We ask the Government of Canada to look into solving this problem and giving loved ones andmarried
couples with a sponsored spouse in Pakistan the right to be together sooner than 26 months.
Please sign this petition in support of this cause.
Updates
September 25, 2012
I never imagined this would actually gain this much traction and it is completely overwhelming to see so many people who feel this same frustration about the unfairness of it all. It feels like someone finally turned on a light in a dark room because for too long we have just been waiting in silence for these ridiculous timelines to change.
Reached 100 supporters
September 25, 2012
10 Comments
Canadian government is discriminating against the Pakistani background Canadian citizens. When will there be justice and equal treatment?
CHC must treat us human beings as in this world is. They must take step to help the peoples living with out their families.
Great work by putting this petition together. CHC Islamabad should treat us as humen being , this 33 Months time line for Spouse is insane , what are they thiinking by delaying that long .
For GOD sakes CHC Islamabad and CIC behave and treat us like a human being why you are treating with us so roughly and doing joke with lives of us. Think softly and professionally. In Pakistan human like india and china are living not aliens.
This is wonderful that someone has taken a step I just came in this boat not too long ago. It's frustrating to wait for my husband my daughter and I are beside ourselves. This is not how a family should live apart from each other. Aisha
My wife has been waiting for years now and we are just tired of the excuses. Why is Islamabad so much slower than every other place? It feels like we are being punished for nothing.
The processing time be reduced
I agree
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