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Questions about - Making a refugee claim

I'm in Canada and don't know whether to make a refugee claim or an H&C application. How are they different?
Can I make a refugee claim in Canada?
What happens if I make a refugee claim when I arrive in Canada?
Can I make a refugee claim in Canada if I’m coming from the U.S.?
Can I have my refugee claim joined and heard at the same hearing as someone else?
Can I separate my refugee claim from my family?
What happens if I make a refugee claim from inside Canada?
Can I lose my refugee status?

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