Find out if you are eligible to apply as a refugee. The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada decides who is a Convention refugee or a person in need of protection.
To be eligible to make a refugee claim, you must meet the definition of a Convention refugee, which is someone who is outside their home country and fears persecution based on their race, religion, nationality, membership in a social group, or political opinion.
This guide provides information about the eligibility criteria for refugee protection in Canada, including the definition of a Convention refugee and a person in need of protection.
This website provides information on refugee law and policy in Canada, including eligibility criteria, the refugee claim process, and appeals.
The UNHCR works with the Canadian government to provide protection to refugees. This video explains the refugee claim process and eligibility criteria in Canada.
This research report examines the refugee resettlement process in Canada, including eligibility criteria, settlement outcomes, and the role of sponsors.
The Canadian government has announced plans to increase its refugee resettlement targets. The move is expected to provide a safe haven for more refugees fleeing conflict and persecution.
This guide provides information on the refugee claim process in Canada, including eligibility criteria, the role of the Immigration and Refugee Board, and the appeals process.