Lilia Ordinario Joaquin

Lilia Ordinario Joaquin: For the 52-year-old nanny, who worked in Canada to support family back home, there was news from her lawyer: good news for once. In fact, she would call it a miracle, according to The Star. Joaquin, who had left her own apartment and is staying with friends, hasnt stopped smiling since she got the news. What was supposed to be a farewell gathering Wednesday night with supporters at the Jesus is Lord Church turned into a celebration party and Lilia Ordinario Joaquin was packing her bags early Wednesday evening, preparing for deportation back to the Philippines on Friday, when the phone rang. Canadas immigration minister, in a letter faxed to her lawyer late that afternoon, granted Joaquin an exemption from deportation. She is now allowed to stay and proceed with her permanent residence application. Her family in the Philippines will also be able to join her when they get medical and criminal clearances. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.