Sister-in-Law's life in danger and need help

[Boiler 45,467]

Canada does seem much more friendly but that link suggests there are still issues.

 

The argument would be that you are a member of a particular social group and because of that the authorities are not prepared to protect you, no suggestion here that applies.

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[rooji 25]

Thank you to everyone who is replying and putting inputs. 

 

I wanted to clear few things here for people who recommended some suggestions. 

 

1. I personally do not know any shelters in pakistan who helps domestic violence victims but I can say is that in pakistan the justice system does not favor women and are often left to fend for themselves. And my sister in law and her kids will not get justice. Her husband is well connected and will do everything in his power to make sure she doesn't get justice. Her daughter confirmed that today. The guy has threatened them in the past with guns and with police threats. And since he knows people in the system, they will not help her. But I will research on good shelters. 

 

2. Most of her immediate family members are here. Especially since she has only one brother and no father. Her extended family members will not be able to help for a long time. I can say that much so we will have to look for alternative. 

 

3. As I mentioned above her husband is very powerful and knows people in the system who will take his side and she will not get justice. I am hoping I am wrong in that front. Hopefully it all works out and this is not needed bur I wanted to reach out a find some answers for her. I know pakistan's justice system is not that great when it comes to divorce and other such rulings. 

 

Thank you to everyone so far for your input and help. 

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Begs the question what about the children, she is leaving them behind?

[rooji 25]

8 hours ago, Boiler said:

Begs the question what about the children, she is leaving them behind?

No she doesn't want to leave them behind. Both are under 21 but one is almost 18 and the other is a minor and dependent. Financially they all are dependent on their father and so is the wife, but emotionally and in living scenario, both girls live with their mother and hardly interact with the father. She certainly doesn't want to leave them both but at least for the younger one she can't leave her and right now it is emotionally draining her.

[Boiler 45,467]

Usually you need the  agreement of both parents to get a passport and to migrate, so maybe more complications.

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1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Usually you need the  agreement of both parents to get a passport and to migrate, so maybe more complications.

The kids have the passport and it was being kept by the father. He just handed all the passports, including the wife's, back to the wife.

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16 minutes ago, rooji said:

The kids have the passport and it was being kept by the father. He just handed all the passports, including the wife's, back to the wife.

But will he give permission for the children to immigrate?  That is required for most countries.

[rooji 25]

8 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

But will he give permission for the children to immigrate?  That is required for most countries.

Very good question. I will have to find out. I am going to assume that is a yes since he gave them back their passport after so many years.

[Boiler 45,467]

Which Countries do they have Visa's for?

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1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Which Countries do they have Visa's for?

the wife never got a visa as she never traveled. The oldest daughter have traveled to either Canada or England in the past with her father. The youngest never traveled so no visa I believe. I will have to officially find out what they have.

[Boiler 45,467]

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html

 

To get a B current wait time is 545 days and that is just for the interview.

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13 minutes ago, Boiler said:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html

 

To get a B current wait time is 545 days and that is just for the interview.

Hmm i guess pakistan is not taking any visit visa interviews at the moment.

 

Just one question: even if she comes, she might not be allowed with both her daughters right? even for a month right? I mean if she decides to come with both daughters. What if she applies for herself and just the youngest daughter? Also for the visit visa, wouldn't she need to work?

[Boiler 45,467]

She does not seem to have a particularly strong case for a B, applications are made individually. Lots of people visit the US who are not employed.

 

Anyway this is 2 years away.

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2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

She does not seem to have a particularly strong case for a B, applications are made individually. Lots of people visit the US who are not employed.

 

Anyway this is 2 years away.

What do you mean she doesn't have a strong case of B? is it because her mother and brother are here and the counselor will think she will not go back? Sorry I am just trying to understand so that I can relay that information back to my mother in law.

[Boiler 45,467]

The main issue seems she does not want to visit, she does not want to go home.

 

You said most of her family were in the US, and she seems to have little in the way of ties.