Refugee & Asylum Claims
People who are fleeing their home countries can receive refuge from Canada if they have a legitimate fear of being persecuted because of their race, religion, nationality, membership in a specific social group, or political beliefs. They would be at risk of torture, death, or harsh and unusual treatment or punishment if returned to their persecuted nation. If someone is in Canada and wants to be protected, they can file a Refugee Claim.
Following a formal, quasi-judicial process where all of the information you have to support your reasons for being unable to return to your home country will be taken into consideration, an application for refugee protection will be decided. In addition to calling witnesses to testify on your side, you will have the right to legal representation.You will be granted this protected status in Canada at the end of your refugee hearing if it is determined that you have a legitimate fear of being persecuted in your country of nationality or former habitual residence because of your race, religion, membership in a specific social group, or political beliefs.
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This implies that, unless there are really specific circumstances, you may not be asked to leave Canada and return to the nation where you fear persecution. You will have the legal right to seek for permanent residency status from within Canada and eventually become a Canadian citizen thanks to this priceless protection against return of "refoulment.
Make a Canadian refugee claim
A BOC form is completed when an official assesses your eligibility to file a claim. Your claim is referred to the Refugee Protection Division and a hearing is arranged if you are determined to be eligible.
The grounds for the removal order and the potential for you to engage in the same actions that led to the order's issuance They appear before the Division of Refugee Protection.
A choice is made or put on hold, and protected person status is awarded.Refugee claim is refused and a removal order is issued.
Claimant leaves country or files an appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division and or other steps under the law, if eligible.
In the event that your refugee claim is denied, you may have a right to appeal that refusal to the Refugee Appeal Division or to seek leave for judicial review against that refusal in the Federal Court of Canada.