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#*Another option to consider is contacting the [http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Mothers_Without_Legal_Status_Project/702 YWCA Single Mothers Without Legal Status In Canada Project]. | #*Another option to consider is contacting the [http://www.ywcavan.org/content/Mothers_Without_Legal_Status_Project/702 YWCA Single Mothers Without Legal Status In Canada Project]. | ||
#*Other options for getting legal help include contacting the [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program]] or retaining a lawyer or immigration consultant privately. | #*Other options for getting legal help include contacting the [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program]] or retaining a lawyer or immigration consultant privately. | ||
#If you have a child, you should also obtain legal advice regarding the custody of your child. See "[[I just separated from the other parent of my children |I just separated from the other parent of my children | #If you have a child, you should also obtain legal advice regarding the custody of your child. See "[[I just separated from the other parent of my children |I just separated from the other parent of my children]]" in this Guide. | ||
#If you fear returning to your country of nationality, you may want to seek legal advice about applying for refugee status. See the section "[[I want to claim refugee status in Canada]]". | #If you fear returning to your country of nationality, you may want to seek legal advice about applying for refugee status. See the section "[[I want to claim refugee status in Canada]]". | ||
#If you were sponsored by your husband and the sponsorship application is not completed at the time of the separation, and you wish to apply to stay in Canada, you should obtain legal advice. Your sponsorship application may be converted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to an application to remain in Canada on humanitarian or compassionate grounds (a "H&C application") or you may have to make a new H&C application. | #If you were sponsored by your husband and the sponsorship application is not completed at the time of the separation, and you wish to apply to stay in Canada, you should obtain legal advice. Your sponsorship application may be converted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to an application to remain in Canada on humanitarian or compassionate grounds (a "H&C application") or you may have to make a new H&C application. | ||
