Refugee Claim

Overview

Canada offers protection to refugees fearing persecution or risk under the Refugee Protection Division. Claims are made at ports of entry or inside Canada before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).

This page provides general guidance aligned with publicly available IRCC information and should be used as a starting point before a personalized assessment.

Who Can Apply

• Persons in Canada or at a port of entry with a credible fear of persecution
• Claimants who are not barred by safe third country or prior claim rules

What You Should Know

Eligibility Requirements

1. Fear of persecution on Convention grounds or risk to life or cruel treatment
2. File claim within applicable deadlines
3. Cooperate with medical and security processes

Pakel Immigration Consultancy Can Help

Funda Pakel, RCIC R530957, provides direct file strategy, document quality checks, and end-to-end representation.