David Wong moved from Hong Kong to Vancouver with his wife, Emily, and their young daughter, Sophie, under Canada’s special immigration pathway for Hong Kongers. Initially optimistic, David had secured a promising job in IT, Emily found part-time work, and Sophie began school smoothly. Their life felt secure.
However, as months turned into over a year without a decision on their permanent residency application, challenges began emerging. David’s work permit expired, and despite submitting his renewal application early, processing delays left him holding only a temporary status document. Employers unfamiliar with this temporary status hesitated to retain him, and eventually, David lost his job.
The family’s provincial medical coverage, tied to their immigration status, expired soon after. Emily was forced to stop her part-time job to care for Sophie, whose school fees tripled since she was now classified as an international student. Financial stress piled up, draining their savings quickly.
Then David’s driver’s license renewal was denied due to his uncertain immigration status, restricting his ability to seek new employment opportunities. Facing mounting bills, limited mobility, and uncertainty over their immigration status, the family experienced anxiety and emotional stress. Sophie struggled to cope, sensing her parents’ stress but unable to fully understand the situation.
David repeatedly sought clarification from immigration authorities, but received only generic responses urging patience. Feeling stuck between two worlds, the Wong family was left waiting, their Canadian dream overshadowed by uncertainty and bureaucratic delays.
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