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Refugee status in Canada: A path to protection and safety for those at risk
Canada offers asylum to people facing threats, torture, persecution or inhumane treatment in their home country. This path provides an opportunity to start a new life in a safe and stable environment and can pave the way for permanent residency and family support.
Benefits of asylum in Canada
Legal and legal support
Receive support from the Canadian government and relevant organizations throughout the refugee process.
Legal residence
Possibility of obtaining temporary work permits and eventually permanent residency for accepted refugees.
Access to social services
Benefit from educational, health, and welfare services for yourself and your family.
Family support
The presence of parents or family members with the refugee in Canada, if necessary and under certain circumstances.
Eligibility requirements
Well-founded fear of persecution
Prove that you face danger in your country because of your race, religion, nationality, political opinions, sexual orientation, or membership in a particular social group.
Risk of torture or death
Returning to your country would mean facing torture, death, or inhumane treatment.
Lack of government support
The government of your country of origin is unable or unwilling to protect you.
Credible documents and evidence
Provide documentation that confirms the risk situation and need for protection.
Asylum application process
Legal entry or presence in Canada
The refugee claim must be made on Canadian soil or at official borders.
Completing application forms
Providing identification forms and documents, family documents, and evidence of risk status.
Initial review
Immigration officials review the application and, if eligible, the case is referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).
Hearing
The applicant presents his/her reasons and documents in a formal meeting.
Final decision making
The asylum board decides whether the application will be accepted or rejected.
Passport status and travel restrictions
Passport delivery
Immigration authorities may seize the applicant's passport to prevent unauthorized use.
Passport revocation
After accepting asylum and receiving permanent residency, it is possible to request the return of your passport.
Traveling outside of Canada
Refugees cannot leave Canada without a Refugee Travel Document.
Use of passport from the country of origin
Traveling to your country of origin or the country where you were persecuted may result in the revocation of your refugee status.
Process scheduling
Hearing
It is usually held within 60 days of the case being referred to the IRB.
Final decision making
It is usually announced within 30 days of the hearing.
Variable time
Depending on the complexity of the case, the country of origin, and the individual's circumstances, the entire process may take from a few months to over a year.
Important points
- The asylum application must be submitted honestly and with real documents.
- Maintaining legal status and compliance with Canadian laws is mandatory.
- Being accepted as a refugee paves the way for permanent residency and family support.
- Rejection of the application may result in return to the country of origin and the possibility of re-application is limited.