Asylum seeker rights in Canada
Do you know your rights as an asylum seeker in Canada? Hearings before the IRB, work permits, protection from removal: find out what the law guarantees you while your case is being processed.
Blog
Analysis, practical advice, and insights into recent decisions to help you better understand your rights and legal remedies in Canada.
Do you know your rights as an asylum seeker in Canada? Hearings before the IRB, work permits, protection from removal: find out what the law guarantees you while your case is being processed.
Are you thinking about applying for asylum in Canada but don't know where to start? Learn about the steps to follow, from filing your application to your hearing before the IRB.
Are your documents sufficient to support your asylum application? Identity, account of events, witnesses: here’s what the SPR expects from you, and the deadlines you must meet.
Recognized under Canadian law, this ground for asylum still follows a precise process, from the Basis of Claim (BOC) form to the IRB hearing and the recourses available, one this guide helps you decode step by step.
Has your asylum application been closed, and do you feel like all hope is lost? That’s not always the case: find out in which situations it’s still possible to have your case reopened.
Your application for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds has just been refused by IRCC. You have 15 days to act : find out what options are available before it's too late.
Bill C-12, which came into force on March 26, 2026, makes certain refugee claims inadmissible when filed more than one year after an individual's entry into Canada. Learn whether you are affected and what legal options remain open to you.
