3. Figure out who needs to fill out the form
Question and answer
What is a Basis of Claim form?All members of your family who are claiming refugee protection with you must complete their own Basis of Claim (BOC) form.
But if you have a child who is younger than 18 years, you can complete and sign the BOC for them.
If your child is 6 years old or younger, you only need to complete the “Who you are” section on page 2 of their BOC. If your child is older than 6 years, you must complete all sections of their BOC.
The (RPD) is likely to appoint you as your child's . This means you must explain the refugee protection process to your child. And you must make decisions for them about their claim, including whether to hire a lawyer or legal representative.
If you are under 18 years old
If you're under 18 years old and you're making a refugee claim in Canada without parents or a legal guardian, the RPD will appoint a designated representative for you as soon as possible.
A designated representative is someone who helps you understand the process and make decisions about your refugee claim.
The RPD usually appoints a family member or friend in Canada as your designated representative. If you do not have these, the RPD will find someone suitable. For example, the RPD may appoint a lawyer or an employee of a social services agency, such as a social worker.
Your designated representative should help you complete the BOC and will sign the BOC on your behalf when it is complete.