Refugee Law
All questions by topic
Making a refugee claim
My Refugee Protection Identity document is expired, lost, or stolen. What can I do?
5,037What’s the difference between a refugee claim and an H&C application?
5,219Can I make a refugee claim in Canada?
7,766What happens if I make a refugee claim from inside Canada?
14,422What happens if I make a refugee claim when I arrive in Canada?
8,860Can I make a refugee claim in Canada if I’m coming from the U.S.?
9,661Can I lose my refugee status?
8,133Can I have my refugee claim joined and heard at the same hearing as someone else?
1,849Can I separate my refugee claim from my family?
3,870Completing your Basis of Claim form
How can I send documents to the RPD or RAD? NewUpdated October 30
99What is a Basis of Claim form?
7,606How do I fill out my Basis of Claim form?
8,400Being detained
Are all detention review hearings being held remotely?
3,522I want to change the conditions of my detention release. What can I do?
2,634I’m not Canadian. Can immigration officials detain me?
5,937What is a bondsperson for someone in immigration detention?
5,860How do I apply for judicial review?
9,388Refugee hearings
How can I send documents to the RPD or RAD? NewUpdated October 30
99How do I prepare for my refugee hearing?
8,306What evidence do I need for my refugee hearing?
5,219What happens at my refugee hearing?
7,490Are all refugee hearings happening virtually?
3,234I have a refugee hearing and the Minister is taking part. What does this mean?
2,527I have a refugee hearing and there’s an exclusion issue. What does this mean?
1,700My refugee claim was denied. Can I appeal?
7,220How do I apply for judicial review?
9,388Making a Pre‑Removal Risk Assessment
What is a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment and can I apply?
12,718How do I complete my Pre-removal Risk Assessment and what evidence can I include?
10,263What is a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment hearing and how do I prepare for one?
6,859Getting benefits and services
I do not have status in Canada or a health card. Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine or proof of vaccine?
8,913I don’t have status in Canada and need a doctor. What should I do?
8,347Can I be on OW if I’m not a permanent resident or citizen?
17,300Can my children go to school after I make a refugee claim?
6,988Can I get healthcare services after I make a refugee claim in Canada?
8,119Can I work in Canada after I make a refugee claim?
9,946Becoming a permanent resident
Can I lose my refugee status?
8,133I’ve been accepted as a protected person. How do I apply for status?
19,382Criminal charges
I’m not a Canadian citizen. What happens if I commit a crime in Canada?
2,017I’m not a Canadian citizen. What happens if I committed a crime outside Canada?
1,241Appeals and judicial review
How can I send documents to the RPD or RAD? NewUpdated October 30
99My refugee claim was denied. Can I appeal?
7,220How do I apply for judicial review?
9,388Getting legal help in Refugee Law
Where can I get legal advice and help with my refugee claim?
7,366How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?
28,891How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
7,216How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
34,141How can I tell if my immigration or refugee legal representative is reliable?
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