Refugee Appeals
If your refugee claim was rejected, you may want to appeal that decision to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). We can help. Speak with an experienced immigration attorney today.
Contact Us ▸If your refugee claim was rejected, you may want to appeal that decision to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). We can help. Speak with an experienced immigration attorney today.
Contact Us ▸You can appeal to the RAD, unless your claim falls into one of the categories below.
You are not eligible to appeal your refugee claim if:
Refugee appeals are legally complex. A lawyer can help you decide if pursuing an appeal before the RAD is right for you. You may be advised to seek leave and judicial review at the Federal Court instead.
Appeal proceedings are usually open to the public. This means that any information used in the immigiration appeal is public information and could appear in your decision. Your decision may be published online, or provided to the public and the media upon request, unless a confidentiality order is obtained or unless exceptional circumstances apply.
If your refugee claim gets rejected, you can file an appeal with the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) or make an application for leave and juridical review with the Federal Court.
The appeals process is largely a paper-based process in which you can submit new evidence to support your claim, or argue that the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) made significant errors in your judgement. In rare circumstances, the RAD may hold an oral hearing if it believes that the RPD was wrong or if there is a serious issue of credibility.
The RAD may give you one of the following decisions on your refugee appeal:
If your refugee appeal is rejected, you may get a removal order from the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). If this happens, contact your lawyer immediately.
If your appeal is rejected, you may be able to:
We help individuals and families seek asylum in Canada with expert guidance through the claims process, and when needed, the appeals process.
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