# Can they Continue the Application Process?

**URL:** <https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-they-continue-the-application-process/10390>\
**Category:** Sponsoring Family\
**Created:** [February 6, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-they-continue-the-application-process/10390 "2019-02-06T15:40:11Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![Cubby105](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/eb9ed0/32.png) [@Cubby105](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/Cubby105)\
**Post date:** [February 6, 2019, 3:40pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-they-continue-the-application-process/10390/1 "2019-02-06T15:40:11Z")

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I am 18 and a US citizen and a refugee under a refugee claim in Canada with my sister and mother.

If I was to reside back in the US alone without my family, would it affect their process of becoming permanent residents in Canada?

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**Author:** ![SettlementOrgMod](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bbce88/32.png) [@SettlementOrgMod](https://discourse.settlement.org/u/SettlementOrgMod)\
**Post date:** [February 15, 2019, 10:44pm UTC](https://discourse.settlement.org/t/can-they-continue-the-application-process/10390/2 "2019-02-15T22:44:23Z")

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Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

We can appreciate that you would be interested in this type of information.

It is very important that you confirm what your rights are in this type of situation.

It is best that you consult a [reputable lawyer](https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/immigrating-to-ontario/general-information-about-applying/should-i-get-help-with-my-immigration-application-from-an-immigration-consultant-or-lawyer/)who is familiar with Canadian immigration laws and processes or a [_reputable, registered_ immigration consultant.](https://settlement.org/ontario/immigration-citizenship/immigrating-to-ontario/general-information-about-applying/should-i-get-help-with-my-immigration-application-from-an-immigration-consultant-or-lawyer/)

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org) Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS, CRS  
[Settlement.Org](http://Settlement.Org)