Determine Eligibility:
- You can claim asylum at a Canadian port of entry (e.g., airport, land border) or online if you're already in Canada.
- Eligibility is assessed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
- Claims may be ineligible if you've previously made a claim in another country with which Canada shares information or if you've committed certain crimes.
Submit Your Claim:
- At a port of entry, you'll undergo an eligibility interview and may be asked to complete forms on-site. IRB CISR+2IRB CISR+2Government of Canada+2
- If instructed to submit your claim online, you'll need the application number provided by the officer. IRB CISR
Complete the Basis of Claim (BOC) Form:
- This form details the reasons for your asylum claim and must be submitted within 5 days of receiving your claim acknowledgment.
Attend the Refugee Hearing:
- The Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) will schedule a hearing, often conducted virtually, to assess your claim. IRB CISR+2Government of Canada+2myrefugeeclaim.ca+2
Await the Decision:
- If accepted, you'll receive "protected person" status and can apply for permanent residence. Government of Canada+1Government of Canada+1
- If rejected, you may have options to appeal or seek judicial review. Government of Canada
