Refugee Protection Division
Refugee claims and hearings
Get help preparing your Basis of Claim, organizing evidence and preparing for your hearing.
Official IRB guidance ↗RCIC-IRB representation
Immigration and Refugee Board services
Get help preparing for an IRB hearing or reviewing your options after receiving an immigration or refugee decision.
Which division handles your matter?
Refugee Appeal Division
Refugee appeals
Review whether you can appeal an RPD decision and get help preparing the notice of appeal, appellant’s record and submissions.
Official IRB guidance ↗Immigration Division
Admissibility hearings and detention reviews
Get help understanding your hearing notice, preparing documents and addressing the issues before the Immigration Division.
Official IRB guidance ↗Immigration Appeal Division
Immigration appeals
Review appeal options for eligible sponsorship refusals, residency obligation decisions and certain removal orders.
Official IRB guidance ↗Received a decision or hearing notice?
Keep the notice and written reasons, note the date you received them, and get advice promptly. Use the instructions for your division to confirm the applicable deadlines.
For an eligible RAD appeal, the IRB guide lists 15 days to file the notice of appeal and 45 days to file the appellant’s record, measured after the day you receive the RPD’s written reasons.
Confirm RAD filing deadlines ↗If your decision points to Federal Court judicial review, contact a lawyer authorized to practise there promptly.
IRB guidance after a refugee decision ↗Official IRB resources
Questions about IRB proceedings
Can every refused refugee claimant appeal to the RAD?
Appeal rights depend on the case. Check the written decision and the IRB’s rules on who can appeal.
Official source ↗What should I prepare for an IRB consultation?
Have your decision or hearing notice, the date you received it, upcoming deadlines and a timeline of what happened. Ask DAWSAM how to share documents securely.
Official source ↗What is the difference between IRCC and the IRB?
IRCC administers immigration, citizenship and related application programs. The IRB is an independent tribunal that decides refugee protection claims and certain immigration and refugee matters.
Official source ↗Talk through your next step.
Share your goal and any upcoming deadline with DAWSAM. We’ll use your consultation request to understand what help you need.
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