Appeal Your Refugee Decision in Canada
Appeals and Refused refugee claimant Canada
If your asylum case is denied and you are interested to remain in Canada, you may have a few alternatives to explore. Canada gives rejected refugee claimants the options to stay in Canada if they will be in danger or would face persecution if they return to their country of nationality. In this section you will learn about how a refused refugee claimant can appeal their case. Please note that if you exhaust your alternatives, you will have to leave Canada, which is why it is crucial to receive professional advice and representation when handling an asylum rejection. Not to mention, there are very strict limited timelines to appeal your refugee decision in Canda case after receiving a claim rejection.
Refused refugee claimant
You should first understand why the Immigration Refugee Board (IRB) denied your refugee claim. The most common reasons of rejections are:
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The claim was not credible
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Unclear evidence to establish your fear of persecution
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Failure to seek help from local authorities if the option was available,
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Claimant may have had alternative places to live within their own country, etc.
Appeal Refugee Decision in Canada Process
If your claim is rejected, the removal order against you will come into force and you may choose to leave Canada voluntarily or, if eligible, you can appeal the decision to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) within 15 days of receiving your Notice of Decision and reasons. If you appeal the decision, the removal order will be stayed (paused/on hold) until a decision is made on your appeal, and you will be able to remain in Canada during the process.
To appeal a refugee claim decision, it is crucial to prove that there was an error of law, facts or both in the decision made by the Member of the RPD. During this process, the Refugee Appeal Division will examine the RPD’s decision on your case and assess their reasoning to determine if there was a mistake made. The RAD has the authority to confirm the RPD decision (agree with the decision made by the Member); set aside (disagree with the decision) and replace it with a different decision; or refer back the case to the RPD and order a new hearing giving the RPD instructions that is considers necessary.