This information is being updated because the law changed on November 3, 2026. There are new rules for refugee claims, including changes to:
- the online portal to make a refugee claim
- the process to decide if someone is eligible to make a refugee claim
- when a refugee claim can be considered abandoned
- deadlines to send the Basis of Claim and make changes to it
- deadlines to send some kinds of evidence
For more information, visit the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) and Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) websites. Get legal advice about your own situation.
