unfair. So I feel like it’s affected me a lot. Trying to deal with that, but it’s so hard. I feel like I’m nowhere, no one. I see myself now as a vulnerable person.” [Farah] “Not belonging anywhere. I am essentially non-existent. I don’t exist. That’s how I feel.” [Katerina] Several participants for this study expressed experiencing significant stress due to the uncertainty of their legal status. Awaiting the outcome of their applications for status, in some cases for years, has a negative effect on their mental health. “You cannot imagine how bad nights I had while sleeping. I can’t even imagine I lost my job. I can’t study. It’s very disappointing. I didn’t want to waste years just sitting at home.” [Razam] “I need to at least know what will happen for us. Now 10 years and a half. I need healthcare for my kids. I need to get them driving license because most jobs if you don’t drive they will not accept you. How will they live in Canada?” [Farooq] “You don’t know what is tomorrow. You don’t know if you are going to do anything for your future, your kid’s future, you are just living day by day.” [Nirsan] “I cannot even commit my future here. I am just stuck in middle. I am 27 years. I might be 30 and then it might be too late to start something new. Just waiting. I don’t know what to do. It’s been 1 year just waiting for H&C.” [Rabhu] “It was difficult because of the uncertainty of situation. I don’t know what’s going on. They say the process could be up to a few years, depending on paperwork.” [Katerina] Stateless persons who have permanent residency in Canada are entitled to health care. Those stateless persons who have temporary residency, or who are non-residents do not have the right to health care, including for mental health-related conditions. The impact that statelessness has on both their physical and mental wellbeing is serious as they are unable to access appropriate and timely healthcare. 32