Refugee protection proceedings before the Immigration and Refugee Board require precise factual narratives, country condition evidence, and adherence to procedural deadlines — often under significant personal stress.
We help claimants articulate persecution, risk, or convention grounds with consistency across forms, interviews, and hearings. Supporting documentation is organized for adjudicators evaluating credibility and forward-looking risk.
Hearing preparation includes witness strategy, legal submissions, and responses to exclusion issues where raised. We coordinate with interpreters and experts when appropriate.
Protected persons may pursue permanent residence steps with distinct timelines and medical or security requirements. We map next filings so clients understand sequencing and work authorization options during transitions.
General information for Vancouver applicants — not legal advice. Outcomes depend on facts and current IRCC or IRB policy.
Timelines vary by claim type, backlog, whether a hearing is required, and complexity. Some claims proceed through streamlined processes; others require extended evidence development and multiple appearances.
Many claimants may apply for work permits after certain milestones in the claim process. Eligibility and timing depend on current IRCC policy and the stage of the file.
Refugee claims are adjudicated under protection criteria before the IRB in eligible circumstances. Humanitarian and compassionate considerations follow different legal tests and are typically discretionary applications to IRCC outside the refugee hearing framework.
Claimants may be self-represented, but hearings involve rules of evidence, case law, and procedural risk. Many claimants retain counsel to present the claim clearly and respond to adverse questioning.
Share your timeline and goals on our consultation page — we will outline practical next steps for your immigration strategy in BC.
Immigration consultation — Vancouver