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Seeking asylum is not a shortcut to get around normal immigration rules and procedures. There must be legitimate reasons why asylum is necessary or it won’t be granted. Canada respects its international obligations toward those who genuinely need help and protection.
- Understanding Canada's Immigration System
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- U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement
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Refugees and asylum. Apply for refugee status from within Canada, find out how to come to Canada as a refugee, sponsor a refugee, find refugee services in Canada, and learn about how the system works.
- Making A Refugee Claim in Canada
- Waiting For A Decision on A Refugee Claim
- Receiving A Decision on A Refugee Claim
Individuals can make a refugee claim in Canada at a port of entry upon arrival or online if already in Canada. CBSA or IRCC officials will determine if an individual is eligible to be referredto the Immigration and Refugee Board for a hearing. Factors determining an individual’s eligibility to make a refugee claim include whether the claimant has c...
All eligible refugee claimants receive a fair hearing at the IRB, an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal. Each case is decided on its merits, based on the evidence and arguments presented. In making its decisions, the IRB considers whether the claimant meets the United Nations (UN) definition of a Convention refugee, which has been adopted into Ca...
Positive decision
Upon receiving a positive decision on their refugee claim, claimants receive protected person status with the full spectrum of federally funded settlement services becoming available to them. A positive Pre-Removal Risk Assessment decision also results in protected person status for the individual in most cases. This means that individuals can stay in Canada and apply to become a permanent resident in most cases. These support services include: 1. needs assessment and referrals, 2. informatio...
Negative decision
If a claim is rejected by the Refugee Protection Division, individuals may be able to appeal the decision to the Refugee Appeal Division of the IRB. If individuals have no right to appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division, they can ask the Federal Court to review the decision. Once all avenues of appeal have been exhausted, the conditional removal order that was issued at the time the refugee claim was initially made becomes enforceable in order to allow for removal of the individuals. Failed re...
The Safe Third Country Agreement
The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), signed between Canada and the United States (U.S.) in 2004, requires that refugee claimants seek protection in the first safe country in which they arrive. The Additional Protocol to the STCA, which came into effect March 25, 2023, ensures that this principle applies to persons crossing anywhere along the shared Canada-U.S. land border, including the internal waterways that run along and across it (such as the Great Lakes). The Agreement applies to ind...
Mar 27, 2024 · Yes. The Safe third country rule only applies to asylum seekers at the Canada-U.S. border. You can claim asylum at an IRCC office or online if you are already inside Canada. You can apply even if you passed through the U.S. first but you must apply after being in Canada for at least 14 days.
If you are fleeing your country because you fear persecution, you can apply for asylum in Canada. If you are granted asylum, this gives you refugee status and the right to stay. To apply for asylum, you must be physically present in Canada or be seeking entry into the country at a port of entry.
Nov 28, 2023 · At its core, seeking asylum in Canada represents an individual’s quest for safety and protection. It is the pursuit of refuge from persecution, violence, or grave threats to life and liberty. The process aims to offer sanctuary to those who genuinely fear for their lives in their home countries.
How does Canada’s asylum system work? If you fear persecution in your country or at risk of cruel treatment, you can claim refugee protection in Canada.
