Your Refugee Claim is Rejected

If the IRB-RPD reject your claim, it may be because:

• They do not believe your claim.
• You did not prove who you are.
• You did not show you had good reasons to need protection.
• The authorities in your country are able to protect you.
• There is a place in your country that is safe and reasonable for you to live in.
• You are a citizen of or live in another country.
• You have been involved in serious crime, war crimes, or crimes against humanity.

Options after your claim is rejected

If your claim is rejected, there are still ways to become a permanent resident in Canada. You may be able to:

• Appeal to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada – Refugee Appeal Division (IRB-RAD)
• Apply to the Federal Court of Canada for Judicial Review
• Apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
• Apply for permanent residence based on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds (H&C)