4 Surprising Facts About Refugees in Canada

With the tremendous response of Canadians around the country to the catastrophic condition of Syrian refugees, refugee protection and immigration to Canada is experiencing a resurgence. In 2020, there were nearly 24,000 refugee claims in Canada. However, much more that can be done to help. Unfortunately, we may encounter or hear unfavorable stereotypes about refugees in our daily lives. Here are 5 surprising facts about refugees to debunk and refute these prejudices.

Canadian Immigration Woman and child at refugee camps


Refugee Protection

Numerous countries have signed to help refugees. International laws that protect refugees are endorsed by 145 countries. This law doesn't specify where a refugee must apply for protection or from which nation they must apply. Refugees would go to any length to reach a safe country, and that nation has a responsibility to safeguard any refugees who enter its territory. This international law has Canada as one of its signatories.

 

Refugee Living Conditions

Refugees are individuals who have been displaced from their homes due to violations of human rights. Many people think that all refugees are in camps, but this isn’t true. Every refugee, regardless of where they are, whether it's in a town, a camp, on a boat, or at a distant border crossing, has the right to protection.

Cut out maple leaves representing Canada


 

Illegal Entry

Refugees frequently lack the necessary paperwork when they arrive in a foreign country, as recognized by international law. Breaking national rules like using a fraudulent passport or hiring a smuggler is often the only way for a person to go. According to the law protecting refugees, countries must not penalize refugees who enter the country illegally provided they present themselves to authorities immediately and provide valid reasons for illegal arrival.

 

Help from Smugglers

Strict policies will not deter refugees from enlisting the services of smugglers. Refugees are fleeing life-threatening conditions and will go to any length to protect themselves. They frequently have no alternative but to seek the assistance of smugglers to flee. Refugees rarely understand the politics of the countries in which they arrive, and in other cases, they have no idea where they are headed.

  

Hire a Lawyer

If you need help with your immigration status or application, it’s important to hire a skilled lawyer who can provide effective solutions. Nanda & Associate Lawyers is a boutique immigration firm with nearly two decades of experience. Their experience immigration consultants have all the required traits for an efficient legal team and work insistently to provide clients with legal guidance customized to their needs.

 

Get in touch with them today to book a free consultation with an experienced immigration lawyer who can help with spousal work permits, entrepreneur visas, rejection appeals, and more.

 

Disclaimer: This article is only intended for educational purposes and shouldn't be used as a substitute for legal advice

 

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