Refugee Claims

Refugee Claims

Every human being has the fundamental rights to express their political opinion, gender identity, and vote in elections, but if you’re being persecuted in your country of citizenship for the above, you may be eligible to make a refugee claim in Canada.

Making a refugee claim and working in Canada

You can either make a refugee claim in Canada at the Port of Entry, which is the place where you entered Canada (e.g., the border or at the airport), or later after you’ve entered Canada.

But it’s best to make a refugee claim as soon as possible, so book a consultation with us today so that we can assist you in filing your claim.

Moreover, when you make a refugee claim, you can also apply for a work permit, so that you can work and provide for yourself and your family while your refugee claim is processed by the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), the immigration department that handles refugee claims.

Required documents

Though you’ll need identification documents, such as your passport, you can make a refugee claim even if you don’t have a passport or other government-issued identification.

One of the first documents you’ll need to submit to the RPD is a Basis of Claim (BOC) form, along with a narrative explaining how and why you’re being persecuted. These documents are very important and, other than our skills of advocacy and litigation, may be a deciding factor in your refugee claim, so it’s important not to make any mistakes when filling out the BOC.

We can help you fill out your BOC form, narrative, as well as submit relevant country condition disclosure, so that we can submit the strongest application possible, increasing the chance of a positive decision.

Refugee hearing

Almost all refugee claims proceed to a hearing at the RPD, where you’ll be asked questions with respect to your BOC, narrative, and your overall story.

We have years of experience in processing and arguing refugee claims, and we strongly recommend that you’re represented by counsel at the hearing, so book a consultation with us today to see how we can help you at your hearing.

Appealing a denied refugee claim

If your refugee claim is denied, you can file an appeal with the Refugee Appeal Division, but there are strict timelines, so we recommend that you book a consultation with us today to see how we can help you file an appeal, as well as your Appellant’s Record.