Support Ethiopian Family Separated by Racist Immigration Canada say activists

Edited by Iain Mackenzie

Aiyen Omer became a refugee in 2000 and filed soon after to bring her children to Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), sat on the application for 5 years, finally denying the sponsorship based on the children being more than 22 years. This is an error in law, Immigration Canada's own rules state that the date where age is to be considered is the date when the application is FIRST filed, in Aiyen's case this was in 2001, her children were then well below 22 years, the age of cut off.

Immigration Canada’s decision has destroyed Ms Omer. Her legal counsel is filing to re-open the application, based on the error in law, but community support is urgently needed.

Aiyen Omer needs her children’s support to help with her serious medical conditions. Immigration Canada and Minister Diane Finley can choose to correct this situation. Aiyen Omer needs and deserves to be with her family. To get involved: LINK

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