Glossary

In Immigration Law, Refugee Law

The Refugee Protection Division (RPD) can decide that a refugee claimant has “abandoned” their claim if the claimant does not follow all the rules about making a claim. For example, they do not file their Basis of Claim (BOC) form on time, do not show up for a hearing, or do not contact the RPD when asked to do so. If the RPD decides a claim is abandoned, the claimant loses the right to make their claim.

In Immigration Law, Refugee Law

At an admissibility hearing, the Immigration Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board decides if a person is inadmissible to Canada. The Immigration Division decides this based on whether the person meets the legal requirements for the immigration status they want to get or keep.

An Immigration Division member looks at the evidence and decides whether the person:

• has the right to enter or remain in Canada, or
• should be ordered to leave.

For example, if a permanent resident is convicted of a serious crime, the Immigration Division can order that they be deported.