To date, Sister Mon's application for Permanent Resident status has been rejected, due to her not receiving a salary as a Buddhist nun. An application for Permanent Residence under the 'Humanitarian and Compassionate Consideration' class may be successful -- with support from the community.

Please sign this petition to tell the Honourable Ahmed D. Hussen (MP) that you want Sister Mon to reside permanently in Canada at Birken Forest Monastery. We feel that your sincere personal comments and calls will also make a difference.

Sister Mon's Canadian Work Permit was scheduled to expire in February 2018. Please see Petition Update below for the latest news of Sister Mon's path to Canadian permanent residency.