answer the following questions:

1: Jose is from a war torn Central American country with no functional central government and has been working illegally as a waiter in the USA for past five years. After recent U.S. government crackdown on illegal immigrants, Jose decided to move to Canada. W/O receiving any consultations, he applied for a TRV in Los Angeles and got rejected. So, he decided to cross the border outside of an official POE. While trying to cross the border, he got arrested and now he is in detention. What is the possible reason for rejection of his TRV application? Is he allowed to pursue a claim for refugee protection? (provide a reason for your answer). Assuming a refugee claim is warranted, what could possibly be his basis for the claim?

2: Ramona Came to Canada from the Caribbean to visit her daughter, Claire, in 2018 on a Temporary Resident Visa. The immigration stamp in the passport was for 6 months. However, Ramona keeps on renewing her stay every 5^th month for the past 2 years. Claire would like her mom to remain in Canada as she has no job in the Caribbean and she helps her with her son (grandson). Ramona is 60 years, does not have post-secondary education. Her work history is as a caretaker back on her island. Claire contacts your firm for the best solution in keeping her mom here in Canada and to gain PR. What are 5 main questions you will ask Claire to get a better understanding of her situation? List all possible solutions to help Ramona to become a PR.

3: Vinteserska is a single parent of two kids, and she receives financial support from her ex-husband. Residing in Ukraine and famous as an artist in the Western part, she performs on musical concerts, and receives some support from her mother in the USA as well. She has been engaged with Joe, a Canadian citizen residing in Toronto. Fianc Joe is a parent of two children: Zoe and Wyatt (50% custody).They could have married and applied for spousal sponsorship from outside Canada when Joe had visited Ukraine to see Vinteserska's family. But since it would take a long time, they decided that Vint will apply for a TRV to get married and apply from within Canada. Her TRV application was denied because of misrepresentation on her employment records in Ukraine. The letter of reference from Lviv Art Academy was not genuine. This was the result of her relying on ghost consultants' advice. Can we invoke H&C is this case? Will 'Best interest of children' come into play? How can they be together in Canada even if it takes longer time now? (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/protect-fraud/document-misrepresentation.html)

4: Lilly and Billy, twin siblings came to Canada on Study Permit, in hopes to find job here after completion of education in order to apply for PGWP and then for PR. Both have completed Education and their Study Permit are about to expire. Lilly got a job in Canada and applied for PGWP, but Billy got convicted of a crime during his Education, how will this affect their status in Canada? Will Billy be allowed to appeal in court? And will he be deported? Will his brother be deported as well?

6: Mr. X came to Canada one year ago, after fleeing her abusive husband in her home country. She arrived with her two teenage daughters. Ana's aunt and several cousins live in Canada as well. She applied for refugee status, which was denied. How will this affect her status and her daughters in Canada? Is she eligible to apply for H&C in Canada? Can she put an appeal? Will you require additional details to provide a consultation?

7: Rubina is a Permanent Resident, and she got her PR under Federal Skilled Worker class in 2018. She was unable to find further employment in Canada after her studies and decided to go back to her country of origin in 2019 and kept applying for jobs from there. She met with Aslam there and got married in mid of 2019. As she still living with Aslam in the other country, she approaches your immigration consultancy for the spousal sponsorship application. What would you advise her?

8: Mara is a young woman with both nationalities: Nicaraguan and Mexican. She is an outspoken advocate of Indigenous rights and is a regular contributor of editorials and cartoons to the Managua News newspaper. She was detained by government officials for one week for participating in an anti-government rally and was subsequently harassed for the publication of her articles and cartoons, which have been deemed too political. When her editorials and cartoons were denounced by the Daniel Ortega's government, Mara feared for her life, and decided to travel to Mexico, where her mother lives. Mexico's is struggling with corruption and crimes and she does not find safe to live there. Now, Mara plans to claim refugee status in Canada. Is Mara eligible to claim refugee protection in Canada?

9: Jennet who is a Canadian citizen wants to sponsor her spouse who is inadmissible to enter Canada due to his medical issue. The disease is not contagious, but it cost lots of expenses to maintain his health condition. Jennet has enough budget for the basic needs and his further treatment in Canada. Moreover, they have one child who is living with her mom in Canada. Will they be able to put a sponsorship application? Will excessive health demand apply to sponsors? Whish provision can strengthen the application.

10: MK is an international student from Vietnam on a 2-year program of study in Canada. After a year, he dropped out of his course, but still lives and works illegally in Canada. He had a relationship with another international student. What would you advise him to do if his TRV is still valid? What would you suggest if he overstayed in Canada? Will marrying his common-law will help him to remain in Canada? Which visa can he apply then?