I got tricked to get stuck in the philippines. can canadian gov't help me out here, i'm a minor, 17 year old, and i believe my rights were taken away.

My rights as a permanent resident of Canada were taken away by my own parents by tricking me to get stuck into this island. I am 17 years old and i believe that this is neglegency. I have been locked up in this one house and no rights to leave the house or their sight for four months now. I am not allowed to have visitors nor see anybody. My rights to go to school and work were taken away too. I believe that this is very inhuman for a 17 year old whos turning 18.

On the second day that i got in Philippines, my very own uncle took my Permanent Resident Card and Passport and brought it to US with him. They have tried to deprive my liberty by bribing people to put me to rehab and 2 different mental instituion which they didnt succeed at, the psychiatrists told them they have issues and not me. My character has been defamed as well because my Auntie told the pyschiatrist, i go out at night to look for drugs, i aborted my own child. I havent seen her for 10 years.

I really need help because this is not acceptable to do this to anybody. My parents and all of my sisters are in Canada, i am the only one theyre doing this to. Note also that I couldnt phone the embassy because My own cellphone got taken away, theyre scared that id ask for help. This is all i have right now and please take it to consideration.

Asked over 1 year ago in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Categories: Family Law Immigration

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Answer by Tim Bailey

British Columbia lawyer

I don't know if the Canadian government can help you in this situation, as the Canadian government has no legal jurisdiction in the Philippines. You could try contacting the Canadian Embassy in Manila (http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/philippines/contact-contactez.aspx?lang=eng), although you should bear in mind that the Manila embassy is very busy and does not respond very quickly to emails.
If you are a Canadian permanent resident, then your status as a permanent resident depends in most cases upon your ability to show that you have resided in Canada for 2 out of the previous 5 years. This requirement can be waived in some limited circumstances. This would only be a concern for you if and when you are able to return to Canada. If you find yourself in the situation where you are planning on returning to Canada and have been away for more than three years, you may want to contact a Canadian immigration lawyer for advice.
I think right now you would be better off trying to find a lawyer or advocate in the Philippines to assist with your situation there. You could also try contacting the police where you live.

Posted over 1 year ago

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Answer by Tim Bailey

British Columbia lawyer

I should add that, since you are a minor, you require the permission of your parents or guardians to make applications or provide information to the Canadian government. In the situation you describe, this may be difficult. Also, your status as a minor may affect the determination of your PR status if and when you try to return to Canada. As I mentioned above, you would be wise to contact a Canadian immigration lawyer at that time.

Posted over 1 year ago

Answer by Agbayani Bulosan

British Columbia lawyer

The age of majority in the Philippines is 18. Hence, you can now act in your own behalf, unless there is some legal impediment on your part, like mental incapacity. If you need more information, you may email me at attybulosan@yahoo.ca. I am a filipino lawyer licensed to practise law both in the Philipines and Canada.

Posted about 1 month ago

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