'Similarly, the best interests of their Canadian-born children have already been assessed, and the applicants have not submitted any new evidence that would substantiate a reversal of the decision reached by the Immigration Officer.''

Just two months, another Montreal-based Pakistani couple was deported after losing their eight-year battle to stay in Canada. Since they had entered Canada illegally from the US, Sabir Mohammed Sheikh and his wife Seema were handed over to US authorities to be sent back to Pakistan.

Because of lax Canadian immigration laws, a large number of Pakistanis entered Canada illegally from the US after 9/11 terror attacks.

They have sought permanent status on various excuses, including harassment by police, army and their opponents in Pakistan.

Though illegal entry from Pakistan seems to have come down, many Pakistanis still manage to slip in via third countries.

Currently, there are more than 60,000 refuge seekers in Canada. Each case costs Canadian taxpayers $30,000.