Protection and Compassion When it Matters Most
Canada's immigration system recognizes that some individuals cannot safely return to their home country or may face exceptional circumstances that warrant humanitarian consideration. Refugee protection claims provide a legal pathway for individuals seeking to remain in Canada based on their unique circumstances.
At Dejavu Visa Inc., we assist clients in navigating these complex processes by providing personalized guidance, preparing detailed applications, and advocating for their interests throughout the immigration process.
Refugee Claims
Canada offers refugee protection to individuals who are unable or unwilling to return to their country of nationality or habitual residence because they fear persecution or face a risk of serious harm. Refugee claims are assessed under Canada's immigration legislation and international refugee protection obligations.
Refugee Claim
A refugee claim is a request for protection made by an individual who cannot safely return to their country of nationality or habitual residence because they fear persecution or face a risk of serious harm. Canada provides refugee protection to eligible individuals in accordance with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and its international obligations under the 1951 Refugee Convention.
A person may make a refugee claim if they believe they would face persecution because of their race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, or if they would face a danger of torture, a risk to their life, or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment if returned to their home country.
Not everyone who makes a refugee claim is granted refugee protection. Each claim is assessed individually based on the applicant's personal circumstances, supporting evidence, and the applicable law. Eligible claims are generally referred to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), an independent administrative tribunal responsible for determining whether refugee protection should be granted.
who may be eligible to make a refugee claim?
Generally, a person may be eligible to make a refugee claim if they are:
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Outside their country of nationality or habitual residence.
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Unable or unwilling to return because they fear persecution or serious harm.
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Eligible to have their claim referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada.
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Able to provide evidence supporting their claim for protection.
two types of protected persons
Canada recognizes two main categories of individuals who may qualify for refugee protection:
1) Convention Refugees
Individuals who have a well-founded fear of persecution based on one or more protected grounds, including race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
2) Persons in Need of Protection
Individuals who would face a danger of torture, a risk to their life, or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment if returned to their country of nationality or habitual residence.
Every refugee claim is assessed individually, and applicants must provide evidence supporting their claim. The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is responsible for determining whether an eligible claimant should receive refugee protection.
refugee claim process
The refugee claim determination process may include:
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Eligibility assessment
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Submission of the Basis of Claim (BOC) Form
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Evidence preparation
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Refugee Protection Division (RPD) hearing
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Written or oral decision by the Immigration and Refugee Board
How our team can assist you
We provide professional assistance throughout the refugee claim process, including:
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Refugee eligibility assessments
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Basis of Claim (BOC) preparation
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Refugee Protection Division (RPD) representation
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Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) appeals
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Procedural fairness responses
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Humanitarian and Compassionate applications
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Permanent residence applications for protected persons
Our goal is to help clients present complete, organized, and well-supported refugee claims while ensuring they understand the process and their immigration options.
