Refugee Application
Canada offers refugee protection to some people in Canada who fear persecution or who would be in danger if they had to leave. Some dangers they may face include
- torture
- risk to their life
- risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment
Who Can Apply for Refugee Protection
1. Convention Refugees
- Convention refugees are outside their home country or the country they normally live in. They’re not able to return because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on
- race
- religion
- political opinion
- nationality
- being part of a social group, such as women or people of a particular sexual orientation
2. Person in Need of Protection
- A person in need of protection is a person in Canada who can’t return to their home country safely. This is because, if they return, they may face
- danger of torture
- risk to their life
- risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment
Our Services
Stage 1: Prepare BOC and Documentation
Stage 2: Application for Protection and Work Permit
Stage 3: Go to a Hearing
Stage 4: After your hearing
After your refugee hearing, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) approves or rejects your refugee claim.
If the IRB accepts your claim, you get “protected person” status. This means you can stay in Canada, and you can apply to become a permanent resident of Canada.
If the IRB rejects your claim, you’ll have to leave Canada. Depending on your situation, you may be eligible to appeal the IRB’s decision. You may also have other options, like Humanitarian Consideration, Sponsorship and Pre Removal Risk Assessment.
Contact us for more information.