Theoretically, if one would like to make a refugee claim, they can do it in our in-land office, after arriving at the airport or any other port of entry. Practically, immigration authorities expect anyone who has intentions other than visiting
Breaking down a definition of a Convention Refugee
Who can be considered as a refugee in Canada? According to the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, a refugee is “someone who is unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin owing to a well-founded
A Convention Refugee and Persons in Need of Protection
Under our immigration laws, in particular, under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, a person who is determined to be a Convention Refugee or a Person in Need of Protection, can receive permanent residency in Canada or granted a protection