DO NOT GIVE UP. You are almost there. A friend whose son immigrated to Canada said she thought there were 6-months visitors visas where he could work. Your husband should be checking every avenue to see if there are ways he can work. Maybe start at the public library. As a librarian a question and he/she probably won't sleep at night until she knows the answer. You can keep calling today or maybe go to the college today and tomorrow and sit in every dean's office you can find. One will be able to make a phone call and find some solutions. Go to the nearest hospital and ask for a social worker. Have your husband do as much as possible. If he can't work he can help gather information. In a big city like Toronto there are solutions. mg