My Refugee Claim Journey (27)

5.2Gather Evidence

It is important to gather and send evidence about your refugee claim to the IRB-RPD. Evidence includes any information that shows you are telling the truth about who you are, […]

5.3Your Claim and the Legal Issues

[…] to explain why at your hearing. You can tell how you tried to get the evidence.  Good to know… You could be detained if you have no identity documents or […]

5.4How to Send in Your Evidence

Evidence requirements All your evidence must be in English or French. If you have documents in another language you need to have them translated into English or French. If […]

2.2Prepare Your Information

[…] you an overview about preparing information for your claim. It gives you ideas for important evidence to support your story.  It explains how to manage and share your important information. […]

7.8Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)

[…] application is consistent with other information you have provided to immigration authorities. You can include evidence to support your submissions. These are documents that show you are at risk in […]

5.6Preparing for Your Hearing Day

[…] you don’t have a legal representative, you can review your BOC form, narrative, and any evidence you submitted. Think about how you would answer questions about what is in your […]

3.2Work with Your Legal Representative

[…] and respond to your telephone or email messages Answer your legal questions Tell you what evidence you need for your claim Review your evidence and send it to the IRB-RPD […]

4.9Basis of Claim and Narrative

[…] Need of Protection, a Member of the IRB-RPD: reads your BOC Form, looks at your evidence, and listens to what you say at your hearing. The Member asks you questions […]

5.5Do All Claimants Have a Hearing?

[…] from your country are usually approved, it is easy to find out your identity,  the evidence about your risk is clear and straightforward, and  it is unlikely that any complicated […]

3.1Get a Legal Representative

[…] you do your best. A legal representative can help you submit your claim, prepare your evidence and support you at your hearing. When should I get a legal representative? Try […]

6.4Your Hearing Day

[…] of documents: The Member looks at all the documents that have been sent in as evidence in your refugee claim. They make sure everyone has a copy of all the […]

2.4Waiting Period

[…] and ask questions about the hearing. Look over your BOC form, your narrative, and the evidence you sent in.  Look for any information that does not match in your BOC, […]

4.8IRCC Portal

[…] wait and do this later with your representative. Try to get legal help with your evidence. You have up to ten days before your hearing to send in evidence. Tips […]

8.1Understanding Detention

[…] you provided about yourself or how you traveled to Canada. CBSA will ask you for evidence to prove your identity. Sometimes they look at your social media, visa applications, or […]

7.4Protect Your Refugee Status

[…] can lose your status in Canada because an IRCC or CBSA Minister: believes that you gave evidence that is not true or that you hid important facts. believes that you have […]

5.1Understand the Legal Definitions

[…] and listen to your story. You need to understand the definitions and how to gather evidence to help your claim. Read each part of the definitions. For every part that […]

5Prepare for Your Hearing

Learn what evidence you can gather and submit before your refugee hearing. Understand what the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) looks for to make a decision and how […]

4.6Eligibility Interview

[…] interview, you will wait for your refugee hearing with the IRB-RPD. Start thinking about what evidence you can get to support your claim. Who may not be eligible to make […]

4.10Work permit

[…] you have not received your new work permit by the time your old one expires, you can still work. Show your employer evidence that you have applied to renew your application. 

3.3Representing yourself

[…] you and follow the instructions. Be familiar with your BOC Form, your narrative, and your evidence. Make sure everything in these documents is true.  Get help from family, friends, or […]

1.2Meet the Three Government Agencies

[…] Canada. The IRB-RPD: Reads your Basis of Claim (BOC) Form and your other documents and evidence Conducts your refugee hearing Decides whether to accept your refugee claim The IRB has […]

1.1Refugee Claim Process Explained

[…] telling the truth about who you are and your story. You do this by gathering evidence and by being honest, clear, and detailed about what happened to you. Start your […]

8.2The Detention Process

[…] a detention review hearing, a CBSA representative explains why you are being detained and presents evidence. They may argue that you should stay in detention or recommend your release. A […]

7.9Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Application

[…] and Compassionate Considerations. Read this Guide for more information on H&C applications. You must send evidence that supports what you say in your application. For example, you might have documents […]

7.1Get Your Decision

[…] does not mean that you are more likely to receive a negative decision. A written decision means the Member wants more time to review your evidence before they make their decision.

6.2Who Will Be at Your Refugee Hearing?

[…] with respect and care. The Member reads your BOC Form and looks at all your evidence before and at the hearing. They ask you questions during your hearing to help […]

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Hearing Ready Tour

[…] your hearing Learn how to prepare for your virtual (online) refugee hearing Learn about submitting evidence Discover who might be at your refugee hearing Meet a staff member of the […]