Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
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Refugee Claims

Claimants

Refugee Claimants
All claims for protection made within Canada deemed eligible are referred to the IRB for a hearing by the Refugee Protection Division.

 

How to Make a Claim for Refugee Protection in Canada

To claim refugee protection, you must first notify an immigration officer. You can do this at any port of entry to Canada (a border crossing, an airport or a seaport), at a Canada Immigration Centre or at a Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) office.  More