David Berson and Syrian Refugee Families

application: David Berson with East Vancouver Or Shalom synagogue says they have done everything they can to prepare for the arrival of four Syrian refugee families they've sponsored, including taking classes to learn about Syrian culture, according to CBC. But three months after submitting their application, those families are no closer to coming to Canada. McCallum is visiting the West Coast today to talk about the social and economic contributions of immigration to society. They're stuck in northern Iraq, waiting to be processed by the government. We really would like to see some action and some movement." According to Immigration Canada website, application processing time for refugees from Syria is estimated at 22 months. David Berson with the Or Shalom synagog says they have been waiting for months to receive four refugee families they have sponsored. "We're feeling very frustrated," Berson said. "Even though many of us belong to faith communities, it not good relying on prayers when people are in such difficult situations. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.