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Anyone who fears persecution or faces a risk to their life, safety, or freedom in their home country may be eligible. This includes individuals facing threats due to race, religion, political opinion, nationality, or membership in a particular social group.
You can start your claim at a port of entry (airport, land border) or from within Canada by contacting IRCC or CBSA. After your claim is deemed eligible, it will be referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).
You’ll be required to submit a Basis of Claim (BOC) form and attend a refugee hearing before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), where your case will be reviewed and determined.
Yes, if eligible, you can appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) after receiving the written decision from RPD. Not all claimants qualify for an appeal.
The RAD reviews your case to determine whether an error was made in the original decision. You may be asked to provide additional evidence or attend a hearing.
CBSA may detain you if they believe you are unlikely to appear for immigration proceedings, cannot confirm your identity, or pose a risk to the public.
It’s a hearing held by the Immigration Division of the IRB to determine whether you should be released or continue to be detained. Reviews happen at 48 hours, 7 days, and every 30 days thereafter.
You may apply through family sponsorship, economic programs, refugee protection, humanitarian grounds, or provincial nominee programs (including Quebec).
Processing times vary based on the stream and complexity of your case. Some applications may take several months to over a year.
You could become out of status and be subject to removal or be barred from future applications. It’s critical to act within the 90-day window.Yes, if eligible, you can appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) after receiving the written decision from RPD. Not all claimants qualify for an appeal.
A PRRA allows you to explain why removal from Canada would expose you to serious risk (e.g., persecution, torture, or cruel treatment). It’s often a final chance to stay in Canada before removal.
Generally, you must wait 12 months after a refusal, unless conditions in your home country have changed or new risks have emerged.
It’s a formal request to CBSA to delay or postpone your scheduled removal from Canada, often used when other legal applications are pending or removal would cause undue harm.
As soon as you receive a removal date. Timing is critical, and a well-prepared request improves your chances.
This is a request for IRCC to re-examine a decision (e.g., visa refusal) when there may have been a factual or legal error, or if relevant information was overlooked.
Only applicants whose visa or immigration applications were refused can request an administrative review. A review may not be available in some cases.
You must first receive a letter of acceptance from a Designated Learning Institution (DLI), and then we can help you apply for the visa. You’ll need to show proof of funds and meet admissibility criteria.
Yes. Study permit holders may work up to 24 hours per week during academic sessions and full-time during scheduled breaks, provided they meet eligibility conditions.
You may be eligible if you have a job offer from a Canadian employer, are part of an international agreement, are a student or graduate under a post-graduation work permit, or fall under other exemption categories.
Open work permits allow you to work for any employer in Canada, while employer-specific permits restrict you to one employer, job, and/or location.
As a Canadian citizen or permanent resident over 18, you can sponsor your spouse, common-law partner, dependent children, parents, and in some cases, other relatives such as siblings, orphaned siblings, or nieces/nephews.
You must agree to financially support your sponsored family member for a set period, ensuring they do not require social assistance.
Yes, we guide clients through all stages of the Express Entry system, including profile creation, Comprehensive Ranking Score (CRS) improvement, and document preparation.
Yes. We assist clients applying under Quebec’s unique immigration program, which operates independently from the federal system.
Absolutely. Our team handles immigration appeals, including appeals at the RAD and IAD.
Yes. We notarize affidavits, declarations, certified true copies, and more. Fees start at $50 for the first page and $30 per additional page.
Yes. We offer fast document preparation services, including same-hour letter and affidavit drafting for urgent matters.
