July 1, 2018

The Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP)

The Multi-Agency Partnership (MAP) is comprised of representatives of refugee claimant serving agencies working to: identify the shifting needs of refugee claimants; coordinate efforts; share knowledge; […]
May 20, 2018

Infographic: UNHCR Canada – Making an asylum claim in Canada

January 2018 – UNHCR Canada: Making an asylum claim in Canada
May 20, 2018

Infographic: UNHCR Canada – What happens when you make an asylum claim at the border

January 2018 – UNHCR Canada – What happens when you make an asylum claim at the border?  
May 20, 2018

Infographic: UNHCR Canada – Who can make an asylum claim at the border

January 2018 – UNHCR Canada – Who can make an asylum claim at the border?  
May 20, 2018

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – Refugee Appeals Statistics

Refugee Appeals Statistics The Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) decides appeals from decisions of the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) to allow or reject claims for refugee protection. The RAD […]
May 20, 2018

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – Refugee Protection Claims Statistics

Refugee Protection Claims Statistics: This website provides refugee claim statistics released by IRB under the “new system claims” (claims that are referred to the RPD on […]
May 20, 2018

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – Appellant’s Guide and Kit

The IRB’s Appellant’s Guide is for people who are appealing decisions of the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) of the Immigration and Refugee […]
May 20, 2018

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – Claimant’s Kit

The IRB’s Claimant’s Guide is for people who are claiming refugee protection under Canada’s new refugee determination system, which came into effect on December 15, 2012. It […]
May 20, 2018

Journey Home Community Association – Refugee Claimant Sponsorship Program

Journey Home Community Association has an innovative Refugee Claimant Sponsorship Program. The Refugee Claimant Sponsorship Program trains and equips churches and sponsorship groups to extend a welcoming hand […]
May 20, 2018

Infographic: IRCC – Claiming Asylum – No Automatic Stay in Canada

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada – IRCC has created the following infographic to outline the steps for all refugee claimants or asylum seekers in Canada and […]
May 20, 2018

Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) – Information and Resources for Refugee Claimants

The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is Canada’s largest independent administrative tribunal. It is comprised of four tribunals or “Divisions” and is responsible for […]
May 20, 2018

Canadian Council for Refugees – Refugee Determination System: A Practical Guide

Canadian Council for Refugees – Refugee Determination System: A Practical Guide This information is intended for front line workers who support refugee claimants and other vulnerable migrants. […]
May 20, 2018

Ready for my Refugee Hearing – Ready Tours Guide

Ready for my Refugee Hearing – Ready Tours Guide: Refugee hearing preparation guide is a step-by-step guide for refugee claimants. This guide is available in 11 languages. Also […]
May 20, 2018

Settlement Orientation Services (SOS)

Settlement Orientation Services (SOS) is an organization based in Vancouver, BC at the ISSofBC Welcome Centre. SOS provides services to new Refugee Claimant clients arriving British Columbia. […]
May 20, 2018

Welcome Centre Refugee Claimants Statistical Highlights – 2018, Quarter 1

Welcome Centre Refugee Claimants Statistical Highlights  Quarter 1 Statistics – January to March 2018: Get the latest statistics, trends and observations of new refugee claimant clients […]