Undocumented Migrants: Undocumented

Immigration Dept: I m denied access for help and services because I don t have any immigration paper, explained the Toronto resident, who came here from Mexico City in 2000 and has lived an undocumented life ever since, according to The Star. Maria, who asked that her full name not be used for fear of being pursued by immigration enforcement officers, is among Greater Toronto s estimated 200,000 undocumented migrants: visitors who have overstayed their visas, or failed refugee claimants dodging deportation and maria didn t go to police after her Canadian husband beat her up. When the food bank staff asked for her ID, she just left. And when she was owed $1,600 in back wages for two months work as a cleaner, she could do nothing but bite her lip. It s not only affecting my life because of my lack of status, my daughter is not getting the support, even though she was born in Canada. Better access to services means better quality of life for her. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.