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Refugee Claim Process
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This is also called \"making a refugee claim.\" This means that you will ask Canada to protect you by letting you stay here."},{"id":1264,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/getting-help-to-find-a-lawyer-know-your-rights\/","name":"getting-help-to-find-a-lawyer-know-your-rights","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"Getting Help to Find a Lawyer: Know Your Rights","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:08:28","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:04","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:04","commentCount":"2","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":7},"status":"publish","excerpt":"If you are living in Ontario and you do not make very much money, you can get a free lawyer to help you with your refugee claim and some other immigration applications. The government of Ontario will pay the lawyer."},{"id":1234,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/eligibility-interviews-at-the-border-or-airport\/","name":"eligibility-interviews-at-the-border-or-airport","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"Eligibility Interviews at the Border or Airport: Know Your Rights","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:09:48","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:07","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:07","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":44},"status":"publish","excerpt":"An eligibility interview is something that you need to have after you make a refugee claim. It is a meeting with Canada Border Services Agency where they will make sure that you are allowed, also known as \"eligible,\" to make a refugee claim according to the rules of Canadian law."},{"id":1266,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/completing-your-basis-of-claim-form\/","name":"completing-your-basis-of-claim-form","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"Completing Your Basis of Claim Form","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:10:05","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:10","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:10","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":2,"sec":47},"status":"publish","excerpt":"If you are a refugee claimant, you will need to fill out a Basis of Claim form. The Basis of Claim (BOC) is a very important form. This is where you give more information about yourself and the reasons that you are asking Canada to protect you."},{"id":1236,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/working-with-a-designated-representative\/","name":"working-with-a-designated-representative","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"Working with a Designated Representative","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:11:36","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:12","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:12","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":3,"sec":38},"status":"publish","excerpt":"If you are a minor (under 18 years of age) and you are not here with a parent or guardian, you might have a \u201cDesignated Representative\u201d to help you with your refugee case."},{"id":1268,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/getting-ready-for-your-refugee-hearing\/","name":"getting-ready-for-your-refugee-hearing","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"Getting Ready for your Refugee Hearing","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:13:55","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:15","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:15","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":51},"status":"publish","excerpt":"If you have made a refugee claim in Canada, it is very likely that you will have a refugee \"hearing.\" A hearing is a formal meeting where an official of the Immigration and Refugee Board will listen to your story and look at your documents."},{"id":1270,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/your-refugee-hearing-know-your-rights\/","name":"your-refugee-hearing-know-your-rights","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"Your Refugee Hearing: Know Your Rights","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:15:44","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:18","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:18","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":2,"sec":9},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Your refugee hearing is a very important meeting where you will be able to tell the Immigration and Refugee Board why you need Canada to protect you."},{"id":1272,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/after-your-refugee-hearing-know-your-rights\/","name":"after-your-refugee-hearing-know-your-rights","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"After Your Refugee Hearing: Know Your Rights","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:17:44","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:20","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:20","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":54},"status":"publish","excerpt":"Sometimes the board member will tell you at the hearing if they accept or reject your refugee claim. Sometimes they tell you that they will need more time and that the decision will be sent to you in the mail."},{"id":1274,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/appealing-a-negative-refugee-claim-decision\/","name":"appealing-a-negative-refugee-claim-decision","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"Appealing a Negative Refugee Claim Decision","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:19:30","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:24","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:24","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":2,"sec":9},"status":"publish","excerpt":"If you get a negative decision on your refugee claim, you might be able to an appeal to the Immigration and Refugee Board. This means that a different board member will look at your case and at the decision."},{"id":1276,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/applying-to-be-a-permanent-resident-of-canada\/","name":"applying-to-be-a-permanent-resident-of-canada","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"Applying to be a Permanent Resident of Canada","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:21:22","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:26","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:26","commentCount":"0","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":4,"sec":27},"status":"publish","excerpt":"If you get a positive decision on your refugee claim, you will be eligible to apply to be a Permanent Resident. Most importantly, you need to be a Permanent Resident before you can apply to be a Canadian citizen."},{"id":1278,"link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/bringing-your-parents-and-siblings-to-canada\/","name":"bringing-your-parents-and-siblings-to-canada","thumbnail":{"url":false,"alt":false},"title":"Bringing Your Parents and Siblings to Canada","author":{"name":"Denman Digital","link":"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/author\/denman-digital\/"},"date":"Jul 27, 2023","dateGMT":"2023-07-27 21:23:17","modifiedDate":"2023-12-18 17:46:29","modifiedDateGMT":"2023-12-18 17:46:29","commentCount":"1","commentStatus":"closed","categories":{"coma":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>","space":"<a href=\"https:\/\/crcrefugee.ca\/category\/refugee-claim-process\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Refugee Claim Process<\/a>"},"taxonomies":{"post_tag":""},"readTime":{"min":1,"sec":47},"status":"publish","excerpt":"You might have family members outside of Canada, such as parents or siblings, who you are hoping can join you in Canada. We understand that being with family is very important!"}]