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My Refugee Claim Journey (5)

1.1Refugee Claim Process Explained

[…] the country. At a United States-Canada land border, you could not enter because of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA). The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) If you enter Canada from the USA, […]

4.2Safe Third Country Agreement

[…] Canada from the United States, an agreement between Canada and the United States called the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) makes it hard to ask for refugee protection. The agreement says that you […]

4.6Eligibility Interview

[…] the country. At a United States-Canada land border, you could not enter because of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA). If you are not eligible to make a refugee claim, you will be […]

4.1Start Your Refugee Claim

[…] If you cross the border into Canada from the United States, be aware of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA). The STCA makes it hard to ask for refugee protection. Good to know… […]

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New Laws Affecting Refugee Claim Eligibility

[…] official border crossings and made your claim more than 14 days after entry* * The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) is still in effect. If you enter Canada between official border crossings and […]