My family and I had lived with an undocumented status in the United States for approximately 6 years. Although I immigrated with my family at the age of 9, my profile did not meet the DACA application requirements; and, as a result, I was not able to receive any DACA benefits as I pursued undergraduate studies in the US. Therefore, to initiate a new beginning and overcome the limitations imposed on DACA applicants, I decided to immigrate and study in Canada.
Although I had received admissions to several Canadian universities, the road to application and receival of the study permit approval was challenging. I remember contacting more than 38 immigration law firms before I was able to get in contact with Ms. Routley regarding my case. All of these law firms refused to represent my immigration case for temporary resident application in Canada. Most of the lawyers suggested that I return to my home country and apply from there after one year of waiting period.
This immensely increased the uncertainty and fear in the lives of my family and me. After one month of continuously contacting law firms, I came in touch with the Law Office of Vanessa Routley. This came in as a blessing, and brought a ray of hope in my life, as Ms. Routley not only agreed to represent my case but also positively outlined the facts of how my application and biometrics from within the US were a big possibility. This brought tremendous relief to my family as I did not need to return back to my home country to file an application for Canadian immigration.
In order to prepare a comprehensive and strong application, Ms. Routley analyzed the requirements of documents on an individual scoring basis to help understand the strengths of my application. I really admired that Ms. Routley focused to a very great extent on the strengths of my application instead of focusing on my undocumented status like other law firms.
Although the filing of my first application was thorough from Ms. Routley’s approach, the Canadian Immigration office rejected my primary application without any reason outlined. My application was represented very strongly from a student and financial standpoint; therefore, the primary rejection brought shock and sheer disappointment.
Throughout the next upcoming weeks, my family and I were really emotionally devasted and did not understand how to approach forward. During these times of uncertainty and fear, Ms. Routley not only thoroughly outlined the steps to a reapplication but also became a strong emotional support for my family and me. Her steps to reapplication ensured positive outcomes as it targeted to address the ambiguous concerns of the immigration officer with specific evidence of relevant documentation.
With Ms. Routley’s immense persistence and dedication of four months towards my case, I was able to successfully receive a study permit approval while applying from the US. Even after my arrival in Canada, Ms. Routley truly cares about my aspirations and wellbeing, which has helped me to realize how grateful I am to have received her help in my case. Without her guidance and support, I would not have received the opportunity to start a new beginning in Canada as I seek to accomplish my career aspirations.
I give the Law Office of Vanessa Routley my highest recommendation, as she can truly make a positive difference in the lives of DACA and undocumented applicants in the US, who often lead underrepresented life full of fear and uncertainty.