A 26-year-old Haitian mother and daughter crossed into Quebec, seeking a fresh start in Canada.

The mother left Haiti because she felt unwanted.

A new law changed her plans to claim asylum in Canada.

The law affects refugees, leaving them in a difficult situation.

The mother feels unwanted and is worried about her future.

The Canadian Press spoke to the mother several times, keeping her name secret.

Many migrants crossed into Canada from the US, but are now ineligible for asylum.

The journey was dangerous, and the mother risked her life and her daughter's.

Canada sent letters to claimants, saying they may not be eligible for refugee hearings.

The law applies to those who crossed into Canada outside official ports of entry after June 2020.

Advocates say the letters cause panic and uncertainty among migrants.

The Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement requires asylum seekers to request protection in the first safe country.

The new law removes an option for migrants to file a refugee claim.

The mother is anxious about what will happen next.

Canada says the changes improve efficiency in the asylum system.

The changes aim to make decision-making fair and personalized.

The goal is to ease pressure on the asylum system and discourage misuse of asylum pathways.

A Montreal-based advocate has been affected by the law and helps migrants file asylum claims.

Now, he tells people to call a lawyer due to the complexity of the new law.

The growing number of ineligible asylum claims could lead to more complicated removal orders.

Migrants can appeal, but it requires gathering evidence within a short time.

It is challenging to present a case with sufficient evidence within 30 days.

There are limited appeal options, and no in-person hearings in the new process.

Success rates are higher at the Immigration and Refugee Board, where cases are heard in person.

The Haitian woman cannot access the assessment process due to a moratorium on deportations to Haiti.

This leaves her without status in Canada, unable to leave or sponsor family members.

She applied for a temporary work permit and awaits the decision.

She cannot stay in her current situation indefinitely.

The uncertainty is the hardest thing for the mother to handle.

One option is an application on humanitarian and compassionate grounds, which can take years.

The mother would return to Haiti if it were safe, and she prays for the situation to improve.

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