Resettle in Canada as A Refugee: What’s The Process?

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

If you're someone who thinks they'll be in danger if they leave Canada, you might be eligible for Canada refugee program. Possible dangers that refugees might face include fear of physical torture, a potential threat to their life, or the risk of cruel punishment.

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If you want to apply for a refugee settlement in Canada out of a fear of persecution, you first need a referral. You also need to meet the eligibility criteria before you get refugee status.


Referral

Potential refugees should either be referred by UNCHR (United Nations Refugee Agency), a private sponsorship, or by a designated organization.

For referrals, the person should be residing outside their home country and must meet all the requirements laid down by the UN Convention of 1951.



Eligibility Assessment

If you want to make a refugee claim, your case might be referred to the IRB (immigration and refugee board of Canada). The IRB acts as an independent dictation that decides individuals’ refugee and immigration status.

Under the following circumstances, a refugee claim might not be eligible:

- If a person applying for a refugee claim is not eligible for Canadian immigration because of their criminal background or any violations of rights

- If a person previously applied for a refugee claim but it wasn't found eligible

- If a person previously applied for a refugee claim, but they were rejected

- If a person had withdrawn or abandoned a refugee claim in the past

- If a person is recognized by any other country as a convention refugee and they can return after that country

- If a person is granted the status of protected person in Canada

- If a person has already made a refugee claim in some other country

Admissibility Assessment

Once your application is approved by the visa officer, you must go through further screening, which includes:

· security screening

· criminal screening

· medical screening

 



Final Decision

Finally, if the CSIS approves your refugee status, you're granted a PR (Permanent Residence) status in Canada.

Hire an Immigration Lawyer

If you want to apply for a refugee claim in Canada, Nanda & Associate Lawyers can help you. They’re a leading immigration firm with years of experience in dealing with refugee cases. Their skilled immigration team is an expert in legal advice and provides clients with legal guidance so that their immigration applications have a greater chance of approval.

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



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