A refusal of your application by an immigration officer is not always the end of the line. There is almost always something that can be done to challenge an immigration officer’s decision or to apply for some special relief under our immigration laws. Canadian immigration regime allows for various forms of redress to make sure that you have another opportunity to make your case. You can file an appeal to the Appeal Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IAD) if you are: a permanent resident of Canada and a deportation order has been issued against. If you are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada and you sponsored a relative which was refused; or A permanent resident of Canada and an immigration officer has decided that you have not complied with your residency obligation The IAD hears cases in a manner similar to a regular court. A member of the board acts as a judge an a hearings officer is appointed by the CBSA to defend the immigration officers decision
You are entitled to be represented by counsel at these hearings. One of the most important powers of the IAD is its ability to make determinations on an “equitable” basis. That means that, in some cases, it can consider humanitarian grounds to overcome the immigration rule or regulation which governs your circumstances.
Applying for refugee status within Canada allows individuals who face a legitimate fear of being persecuted in their home country a chance to become a Canadian resident. This is different than applying for residency under compassionate and humanitarian grounds, which provides for individuals facing undue hardship, such as domestic violence.
We offer guidance to individuals currently within Canada seeking refugee status, as well as those from foreign countries. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, we aim to help those fleeing their home country due to their race, religion, nationality, societal group (LGBT) or politics.
Barriers to Refugee Status Canada provides refugee status to those who have valid reasons to fear to return to their homes. There are very specific criteria that must be met in order to qualify.
At My Future Canada, our consultants leverage our over 6 years of experience working with immigration laws to provide you with personalized strategies to help you meet these criteria and support your application to stay within Canadian borders.
Creating A Strong Application For Your Case We understand the severity of what refugee applicants are going through. We know that Successful applications sometimes mean the difference between cruel punishments or death. This is why our consultants do not take view of these applications as routine documents to be filled out. We make sure we understand the full scope of your situation so we can provide specific, customized support aimed at building a strong, solid application for your case.