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Displaced Syrians hope the stories they tell UNHCR officials in Amman, Jordan will get them a second interview and security check by Canadian officials. The Canadian government has expedited the Syrian refugee sponsorship program.

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On the right Syrian refugees await a UNHCR interview. On the left are Syrian refugees awaiting final interviews by Canadian authorities.Annie Sakkab/The Globe and Mail

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Alia is approved by UNHCR for a final round of interviews and security check to be conducted by Canadian authorities. Her husband was killed in March 2014. She is reluctant to leave without her brother who is not on the UNHCR list.Annie Sakkab/The Globe and Mail

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A Syrian refugee arrives at the UNHCR registration office for the initial screening and interview by UNHCR officials.Annie Sakkab/The Globe and Mail

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Syrians wait for their names to be called for a UNHCR interview that would determine whether they are eligible for a second interview with Canadian officials.Annie Sakkab/The Globe and Mail

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Fatima, 60, shown during her UNHCR interview, has been recommended to Canadian authorities for a second interview. She hopes to come with her 18 year old son.Annie Sakkab/The Globe and Mail

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Saja, who is desperate to come to Canada for the future of her three daughters, was turned away by UNHCR because her husband is not present in Jordan.Annie Sakkab/The Globe and Mail

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A refugee pleads his case at the UNHCR registration office which was opened specifically today to consider applicants for the Canadian program.Annie Sakkab/The Globe and Mail

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Refugee Nawal (right) from Daraa and mother of two sons, 18 and 20, explains that her application was rejected because her husband was not registered with the UNHCR.Annie Sakkab/The Globe and Mail

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Alia (centre) from Daraa, Syria was given initial approval for Canada along with her children at the UNHCR registration office. She is reluctant to go to Canada without her brother who is not on the UNHCR list. Her husband was killed last year.Annie Sakkab/The Globe and Mail

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