Immigration letter. Literature & Language Assignment

Immigration Submission
Name:
Institutional Affiliation:
Immigration Submission
Canada Immigration and Citizenship Services,
Address,
Dear Sir,
REF: Personal Submission Regarding Inadmissibility in Canada
My name is Lequaan Walker and I have been a permanent resident of Canada following my immigration from England when I was nine years old. However, following a recent drug conviction, where I was found guilty and sentenced to 12 months in prison, I was deemed inadmissible into Canada. This is a decision that I feel is not in my best interest and would wish to state my case to show that I deserve an opportunity to change and turn over a new leaf in my life as a Canadian citizen. Therefore, the following submission pertains my humble request for reconsideration regarding the decision to be deemed inadmissible into the country and be deported.
My addiction to drugs started a while back when I was introduced to cocaine by friends who used it as a recreational drug to pass the time. I had never tried drugs before hence, my initial decision was based on the need to experience such a drug coupled with the increased pressure by friends to try cocaine. Therefore, it was never my intention to create a new drug habit since I had never experienced it before and curiosity dragged me into trying it for the first time. The feelings gained after trying cocaine for the first time were intense and, in turn, drove me to forget all the problems that I was experiencing at the time. Afterward, I promised never to try the drugs ever again since its effects lasted for a significant amount of time. However, after a while, while stressful events took the better part of my time, I felt the need to escape them. My friends were readily available and were willing to provide an escape at the time, which was cocaine. Unconsciously, I was beginning to develop an affinity for the intense sensations I felt while taking the drug, and in no time, I was hooked to cocaine. I could no longer stay an entire day without taking it hence, my desire to find and use it grew every day, thus developing my addiction.
My introduction to using drugs was mainly linked to emotional stress that I experienced over a certain period of my life, where I felt that things were not working out to my expectations. The fact that I had people who could easily access crack and powdered cocaine made the situation worse since I had a continuous source. With time, I could no longer support the habit because I was addicted and did not have a stable income source. Therefore, I had to resort to a means of supporting my addiction after I was provided with the option to sell the drugs to any willing users, which in turn would provide the required cash to get my daily dosage. My motivation to turn to sell drugs was based on the need to satisfy my addiction to the drug and not benefitting financially. The reduced sentence I received after my conviction was based on this fact since all the parties involved, including my lawyer and the judge, believed my honest submission in court. My previous run-ins with the law have been minor offenses in which I have served the required consequences. Thus, my recent behavior is not a true reflection of who I am as a person and is the culmination of problems I failed to properly recognize, leading to the escalation.
I admit that I have made some bad decisions that have led up to this moment and I deeply regret such moments. Given the opportunity, I would do things differently and seek further assistance to underlying problems in my life. However, such choices do not make me a bad person since my difficulties in life have directly contributed to the addiction problem that I am facing today. Being human, I have made mistakes and do not wish to be judged for my entire life based on such errors. Being an addict does not imply that I am a danger to the community since I am not violent or aggressive. As an addict, I require assistance to help me overcome this problem and help me become a better person. With the proper guidance and structure, I can overcome my addiction and develop my skills to become an essential player in my community in Canada. My recent past should not cloud my ability to excel and deny me the opportunity to contribute to the economy of Canada, which I have been a part of since an early age.
After immigrating from England, I settled in Winnipeg, Manitoba, since 2006, where I grew up and became a permanent resident. I have grown to learn the culture, understand the people, and love the country ever since I came here. Being granted citizenship, I have always strived to ensure that I can play a part in building up the nation. My mistakes are regrettable, and given a chance to go back in time, I would do things a lot differently to ensure that I become a role model to other people. Therefore, despite my actions, I deserve an opportunity to reform and prove that I can be trusted as a member of the Canadian community. I believe that if given a chance, I can be a model citizen following all the laws of the land.
Immigrants played an essential role in developing Canada in the beginning and helped make the nation great. Therefore, the role of immigrants cannot be underplayed in the Canadian economy. At that point, the founding immigrants committed many heinous crimes that are part of the country's history. Such crimes were perceived as a part of the struggle to create Canada and build it up to the point that it is today. However, the sins of these individuals were not held against them, and thus, they were able to stay and continue building up the country. Deporting such individuals who played a critical part in creating the country's history would have been a mistake since their mistakes were recognized, and efforts were put in place to correct them. Therefore, being an immigrant, I believe that it is vital to offer an opportunity for change to individuals like me who came to look for better opportunities in Canada.
More so, I have a younger brother who looks up to me and has grown fond of our relationship since his birth. Being a Canadian by birth, he is a citizen of the country hence, my deportation would have a significant impact on his general well-being. Our bond has developed over the years, with us being the only children in our family. Therefore, most of our time has been spent playing and having fun while creating special moments. Being an older brother, I would lay my life for my sibling due to the immense sense of responsibility and love that I have for him. Consequently, my deportation would affect him in a significant way. My previous run-in with the law saw me arrested for spending some time in jail, which slowly created a problem in our relationship. The separation at the time caused him immense trauma with the uncertainty at the time. I feel that my deportation would cause irreparable damage to our relationship and...