THE ASYLUM SYSTEM IN CANADA

Making a refugee claim in Canada
Individuals can make a refugee claim in Canada at a port of entry upon arrival or online if already in Canada. CBSA or IRCC officials will determine if an individual is eligible to be referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board for a hearing. Factors determining an individual’s eligibility to make a refugee claim include whether the claimant has committed a serious crime, made a previous claim in Canada, or received protection in another country.

Refugee claimants are different from resettled refugees. Asylum seekers make a refugee claim in Canada at a port of entry or online. These claims are governed in part by international treaties that Canada has promised to uphold.

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