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File for refugee claim

Refugee

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
  • a risk to their life, or
  • a risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment.

If you feel you could face one of these risks if you go back to your home country or the country where you normally live, you may be able to seek protection in Canada as a refugee. Book an appointment for a free initial consultation to access your case.

File for refugee claim

There are two ways to apply for refugee status in Canada:

Apply at a port of entry

You can apply for refugee status at any port of entry. This means an airport, seaport or land border.

The officer you make your refugee claim to will decide if your claim is eligible to be referred to the IRB. If your claim is eligible you will:

  • be given a document confirming that your claim has been referred to the IRB, and
  • have 15 days to complete all forms in the application package and submit them to the IRB.

Apply at an IRCC office

You can make a refugee claim in Canada at certain Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) offices. If you choose to apply at an IRCC office, you:

  • must have all forms in the application package completed and with you.
  • will not be scheduled for an interview with an immigration officer until you show in person that you have completed all the forms.

If the officer decides that your refugee claim is eligible, you will be given a date for your IRB hearing.

We at Dhill Immigration understand that this journey can be difficult and will partner with you all the way from help filing of claims to being represented at the IRB.