Answered step by step
Verified Expert Solution
Link Copied!

Question

1 Approved Answer

Applying as a Convention Refugee or as a HumanitarianProtected Person Abroad Based on the case scenario information provided to you by your instructor, please fill

Applying as a Convention Refugee or as a HumanitarianProtected Person Abroad Based on the case scenario information provided to you by your instructor, please fill in the following forms: 1. Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM0008) 2. Additional Dependents / Declaration (IMM 0008DEP) 3. Schedule A- Background / Declaration (IMM 5669) 4. Refugees Outside Canada (IMM 0008 - Schedule 2) 5. Use of a representative (IMM 5476) Once complete, hand in documents for ma

I left Iraq on February 12, 2014 fearing 'honor killing' by my father and relatives in Iraq. In 2004, when I was 14 years old and in high school, my father promised my uncle that I will marry my cousin. They were going to force me to marry him and the agreement was made. My father made promises and if he didn't fulfill them, I will be bringing shame to his family, and for that I will be punished according to the clan's rules. My mother refused to take me out of school and force me to marry the cousin. She pleaded with my father to change his mind and they fought a lot. My mother and I were expelled from my father's house and I had to leave school. Uncle Jamal offered his protection and accepted us into his home. On one occasion, my father came to uncle Jamal's house and threatened us with a gun. Uncle Jamal's family later intervened between the clans trying to resolve the situation. My father and his clan agreed to allow me to continue with my studies under the condition to marry the cousin after graduation. To protect us, my uncle took us to Syria where we spent five months away from my father and his clan. After 5 months, I returned to Iraq, hoping I will be safe at least until I graduate. We moved to a different address, and I was in my uncle's protection. In 2006, my parents were officially divorced. In 2008, my mother married another man and I continued living with them until February, 2013. At my last year at the university, I fell in love with Ali and on January 29, 2013 we got married. When I married Ali, I broke the agreement and I married a Shia. I was aware of the risks, but was ready to sacrifice my life. I was hoping after all these years my father would change, he would accept my marriage and will allow me to continue with my life, but his tradition, his honor and his clan were more valuable to him than I. On January 27, 2014 I was at home with Ali and 7 months pregnant when he came looking for me. I was in the kitchen when someone knocked at our door. Ali opened the door and I heard my father's voice. I was so scared of his reaction, so I just froze and stood in the kitchen not moving, hoping they don't hurt Ali, break in and find me. I knew they will kill me for breaking the clan's rules. I heard Ali ask them who they were and I heard my father's voice, he said 'I am Leyla's father. Ali, you have one week to divorce her or both of you will be dead because that is the rule in our clan.' They left and Ali and I didn't know what to do, we were so afraid and knew they will be back and if we didn't do as told, we will be dead. The country was in chaos, we couldn't call the police, the police were powerless, the country was ruled by the clans. I was afraid to go to my mother's house, I didn't want to endanger her and my little brother. Ali couldn't go to his clan because he and his family left during the war and were disloyal in their eyes and he was married to me, a Suni. He had no family to turn to, all his family had left Iraq, no connections, no one to protect us. Ali was alone, and my father had his clan, I was a Suni and a criminal in my clan's view. We knew we had to leave our apartment immediately. We moved to my aunt's house for safety. We didn't dare to leave my aunt's and uncle's house. We heard that my father and another relative were also looking for Ali at work and were making threats, so Ali didn't go to work after my father's visit on January 27, 2014, and didn't even pick up his pay cheque before we left. We realized we have nowhere and no-one to turn to for protection, we had to leave Iraq. We called my doctor to ask him if I and the baby will be safe flying at 7 months pregnant and he advised us that it wouldn't be safe for me to travel, but we had no choice. Flying meant risking mine and baby's health, staying in Iraq meant risking our lives. Despite my doctor's advice, with all the money we had at our disposal, Ali bought us tickets to Turkey nearest place we could go to and at least be safe from my father and relatives. We simply had nowhere else to go. I left Iraq on February 12, 2014 fearing 'honor killing' by my father and relatives in Iraq. In 2004, when I was 14 years old and in high school, my father promised my uncle that I will marry my cousin. They were going to force me to marry him and the agreement was made. My father made promises and if he didn't fulfill them, I will be bringing shame to his family, and for that I will be punished according to the clan's rules. My mother refused to take me out of school and force me to marry the cousin. She pleaded with my father to change his mind and they fought a lot. My mother and I were expelled from my father's house and I had to leave school. Uncle Jamal offered his protection and accepted us into his home. On one occasion, my father came to uncle Jamal's house and threatened us with a gun. Uncle Jamal's family later intervened between the clans trying to resolve the situation. My father and his clan agreed to allow me to continue with my studies under the condition to marry the cousin after graduation. To protect us, my uncle took us to Syria where we spent five months away from my father and his clan. After 5 months, I returned to Iraq, hoping I will be safe at least until I graduate. We moved to a different address, and I was in my uncle's protection. In 2006, my parents were officially divorced. In 2008, my mother married another man and I continued living with them until February, 2013. At my last year at the university, I fell in love with Ali and on January 29, 2013 we got married. When I married Ali, I broke the agreement and I married a Shia. I was aware of the risks, but was ready to sacrifice my life. I was hoping after all these years my father would change, he would accept my marriage and will allow me to continue with my life, but his tradition, his honor and his clan were more valuable to him than I. On January 27, 2014 I was at home with Ali and 7 months pregnant when he came looking for me. I was in the kitchen when someone knocked at our door. Ali opened the door and I heard my father's voice. I was so scared of his reaction, so I just froze and stood in the kitchen not moving, hoping they don't hurt Ali, break in and find me. I knew they will kill me for breaking the clan's rules. I heard Ali ask them who they were and I heard my father's voice, he said 'I am Leyla's father. Ali, you have one week to divorce her or both of you will be dead because that is the rule in our clan.' They left and Ali and I didn't know what to do, we were so afraid and knew they will be back and if we didn't do as told, we will be dead. The country was in chaos, we couldn't call the police, the police were powerless, the country was ruled by the clans. I was afraid to go to my mother's house, I didn't want to endanger her and my little brother. Ali couldn't go to his clan because he and his family left during the war and were disloyal in their eyes and he was married to me, a Suni. He had no family to turn to, all his family had left Iraq, no connections, no one to protect us. Ali was alone, and my father had his clan, I was a Suni and a criminal in my clan's view. We knew we had to leave our apartment immediately. We moved to my aunt's house for safety. We didn't dare to leave my aunt's and uncle's house. We heard that my father and another relative were also looking for Ali at work and were making threats, so Ali didn't go to work after my father's visit on January 27, 2014, and didn't even pick up his pay cheque before we left. We realized we have nowhere and no-one to turn to for protection, we had to leave Iraq. We called my doctor to ask him if I and the baby will be safe flying at 7 months pregnant and he advised us that it wouldn't be safe for me to travel, but we had no choice. Flying meant risking mine and baby's health, staying in Iraq meant risking our lives. Despite my doctor's advice, with all the money we had at our disposal, Ali bought us tickets to Turkey nearest place we could go to and at least be safe from my father and relatives. We simply had nowhere else to go. Ali bought us tickets to Turkey. We got on the plain in Baghdad on February 12, 2014 and flew directly to Ankara, Turkey. We arrived to Ankara on February 12, 2014. After that we were sent to Samsun. My entry visa is submitted with this application. On February 14, 2014 we made a claim for protection, and two days later, our application has been approved, and we received protection as Convention refugees

Step by Step Solution

There are 3 Steps involved in it

Step: 1

blur-text-image

Get Instant Access to Expert-Tailored Solutions

See step-by-step solutions with expert insights and AI powered tools for academic success

Step: 2

blur-text-image

Step: 3

blur-text-image

Ace Your Homework with AI

Get the answers you need in no time with our AI-driven, step-by-step assistance

Get Started

Recommended Textbook for

Income Tax Fundamentals 2013

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill

31st Edition

1111972516, 978-1285586618, 1285586611, 978-1285613109, 978-1111972516

More Books

Students also viewed these Law questions

Question

Subjective norms, i.e. the norms of the target group

Answered: 1 week ago

Question

The relevance of the information to the interpreter

Answered: 1 week ago