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Protection & Humanitarian

Refugees & Asylum

Canada offers protection to people fleeing persecution. Discover the different pathways to obtain refugee status or permanent residence on humanitarian grounds.

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Protection Programs

Different pathways depending on your situation and location.

Asylum Claim in Canada

Open

For people already in Canada who fear returning to their country.

Claim at a port of entry or inside Canada
Hearing before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
Work permit during processing
Medical coverage (IFHP)
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Private Refugee Sponsorship

Open

Groups of citizens or permanent residents sponsor refugees from abroad.

Groups of Five (G5)
Community Sponsors (CS)
Sponsorship Agreement Holders (SAH)
Financial and social support for 1 year
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Joint Assistance Program (JAP)

Open

Joint sponsorship between government and private sponsors for vulnerable refugees.

Refugees with special needs
Shared government/private support
Enhanced assistance
Facilitated integration
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Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C)

Open

Permanent residence application based on humanitarian grounds.

Establishment in Canada
Family ties
Best interests of the child
Hardship if returned
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Government-Assisted Refugees (GAR)

Open

Refugees identified by UNHCR and resettled by the Canadian government.

Referred by UNHCR
Full government support
Permanent residence upon arrival
Resettlement Assistance Program
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The Asylum Claim Process

1

Claim

At a port of entry or at an IRCC office in Canada.

2

Eligibility

IRCC determines if your claim can be referred to the IRB.

3

Hearing

Presentation of your case before the RPD.

4

Decision

Acceptance or refusal, with possibility of appeal.

Need Protection?

If you fear returning to your country, contact us quickly. We will assess your situation and guide you to available options.

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