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.?
463Can I lose my refugee status because I gave untrue information?
511My Refugee Protection Identity document is expired, lost, or stolen. What can I do?
6,589What’s the difference between a refugee claim and an H&C application?
6,099Can I make a refugee claim in Canada?
8,796How do I make a refugee claim from inside Canada?
15,409What happens if I make a refugee claim when I arrive in Canada?
9,983Can I make a refugee claim in Canada if I’m coming from the U.S.?
10,887Can I lose my refugee protection?
9,354Can I have my refugee claim joined and heard at the same hearing as someone else?
2,344Can I separate my refugee claim from my family?
4,637My refugee claim was accepted. What’s next?
1,361Completing your Basis of Claim form
How can I send documents to the RPD or RAD?
909What is a Basis of Claim form?
8,486How do I fill out my Basis of Claim form?
9,362Refugee hearings
Can I lose my refugee status because I gave untrue information?
511I appealed to the RAD and the Minister got involved. What should I do?
418Can I lose my refugee protection?
9,354How can I send documents to the RPD or RAD?
909How do I prepare for my refugee hearing?
9,073What evidence do I need for my refugee hearing?
6,168What happens at my refugee hearing?
8,266Are all refugee hearings happening virtually?
3,977The Minister is involved in my refugee hearing. What should I do?
3,469I have a refugee hearing and there’s an exclusion issue. What does this mean?
2,386My refugee claim was denied. Can I appeal?
8,034How do I apply for judicial review?
10,352My refugee claim was accepted. What’s next?
1,361Being detained
Are all detention review hearings being held remotely?
4,177I want to change the conditions of my detention release. What can I do?
3,390I’m not Canadian. Can immigration officials detain me?
6,687What is a bondsperson for someone in immigration detention?
6,645How do I apply for judicial review?
10,352Applying for a Pre‑Removal Risk Assessment
What is a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment and can I apply?
13,976How do I apply for a Pre‑removal Risk Assessment?
11,484What is a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment hearing and how do I prepare for one?
7,685Criminal charges
I’m not a Canadian citizen. What happens if I commit a crime in Canada?
2,900I’m not a Canadian citizen. What happens if I committed a crime outside Canada?
1,899Becoming a permanent resident
Can I lose my refugee status because I gave untrue information?
511Can I lose my refugee protection?
9,354I’ve been accepted as a protected person. How do I apply for status?
20,686My refugee claim was accepted. What’s next?
1,361Getting benefits and services
Do I need a medical exam after I make a refugee claim in Canada?
426My refugee claim was accepted. What’s next?
1,361I do not have status in Canada or a health card. Can I get a COVID-19 vaccine or proof of vaccine?
9,984I do not have status in Canada and need a doctor. What should I do?
9,440Can I be on OW if I’m not a permanent resident or citizen?
18,319Can my children go to school after I make a refugee claim?
7,955Can I get healthcare services after I make a refugee claim in Canada?
9,139Can I work in Canada after I make a refugee claim?
10,854Appeals and judicial review
How can I send documents to the RPD or RAD?
909My refugee claim was denied. Can I appeal?
8,034How do I apply for judicial review?
10,352Getting legal help in Refugee Law
Where can I get help with my refugee claim?
8,370How do I apply for a legal aid certificate?
30,208How do I prepare for my meeting with a lawyer or paralegal?
8,152How do I complain to the Law Society of Ontario about a lawyer or paralegal?
35,157How can I tell if my immigration or refugee legal representative is reliable?
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