Refugee Law
All questions by topic
Making a refugee claim
Do I meet the family member exception to make a refugee claim when entering Canada from the U.S.?New
102Can I lose my refugee status because I gave untrue information?
160My Refugee Protection Identity document is expired, lost, or stolen. What can I do?
6,090What’s the difference between a refugee claim and an H&C application?
5,735Can I make a refugee claim in Canada?
8,450How do I make a refugee claim from inside Canada?
15,017What happens if I make a refugee claim when I arrive in Canada?
9,515Can I make a refugee claim in Canada if I’m coming from the U.S.?
10,442Can I lose my refugee protection?
8,828Can I have my refugee claim joined and heard at the same hearing as someone else?
2,130Can I separate my refugee claim from my family?
4,306My refugee claim was accepted. What’s next?
303Completing your Basis of Claim form
How can I send documents to the RPD or RAD?
572What is a Basis of Claim form?
8,130How do I fill out my Basis of Claim form?
9,039Refugee hearings
Can I lose my refugee status because I gave untrue information?
160I appealed to the RAD and the Minister got involved. What should I do?
140Can I lose my refugee protection?
8,828How can I send documents to the RPD or RAD?
572How do I prepare for my refugee hearing?
8,769What evidence do I need for my refugee hearing?
5,755What happens at my refugee hearing?
7,960Are all refugee hearings happening virtually?
3,676The Minister is involved in my refugee hearing. What should I do?
3,053I have a refugee hearing and there’s an exclusion issue. What does this mean?
2,096My refugee claim was denied. Can I appeal?
7,690How do I apply for judicial review?
9,923My refugee claim was accepted. What’s next?
303Being detained
Are all detention review hearings being held remotely?
3,881I want to change the conditions of my detention release. What can I do?
3,056I’m not Canadian. Can immigration officials detain me?
6,380What is a bondsperson for someone in immigration detention?
6,319How do I apply for judicial review?
9,923Applying for a Pre‑Removal Risk Assessment
What is a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment and can I apply?
13,442How do I apply for a Pre‑removal Risk Assessment?
10,974What is a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment hearing and how do I prepare for one?
7,307Criminal charges
I’m not a Canadian citizen. What happens if I commit a crime in Canada?
2,542I’m not a Canadian citizen. What happens if I committed a crime outside Canada?
1,603Becoming a permanent resident
Can I lose my refugee status because I gave untrue information?
160Can I lose my refugee protection?
8,828I’ve been accepted as a protected person. How do I apply for status?
20,261My refugee claim was accepted. What’s next?
303Getting benefits and services
Do I need a medical exam after I make a refugee claim in Canada?NewUpdated May 1
61I do not have status in Canada or a health card. Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine or proof of vaccine?
9,557I do not have status in Canada and need a doctor. What should I do?
8,961Can I be on OW if I’m not a permanent resident or citizen?
17,932Can my children go to school after I make a refugee claim?
7,545Can I get healthcare services after I make a refugee claim in Canada?Updated May 1
8,686Can I work in Canada after I make a refugee claim?
10,489Appeals and judicial review
How can I send documents to the RPD or RAD?
572My refugee claim was denied. Can I appeal?
7,690How do I apply for judicial review?
9,923Getting legal help in Refugee Law
Where can I get help with my refugee claim?
7,955How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?
29,700How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
7,750How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
34,704How can I tell if my immigration or refugee legal representative is reliable?
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