REFUGEES
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is Canada's largest independent administrative tribunal. It is responsible for making well-reasoned decisions on immigration and refugee matters, efficiently, fairly and in accordance with the law.
The IRB decides, among other responsibilities, who needs refugee protection among the thousands of claimants who come to Canada annually.
A refugee is different from an immigrant. An immigrant is a person who chooses to settle permanently in another country. Refugees are forced to flee.
Filing an immigration appeal
The Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) hears appeals on immigration-related matters, including sponsorships, removal orders and residency obligations.
several possibilities which are applicable for applying:
- I sponsored a family member and their application for permanent residence was refused
- I received a removal order from the Immigration Division after an admissibility hearing or during an examination by an immigration officer
- I applied for a permanent resident travel document at an overseas visa office and the application was refused
- I received a decision from the Immigration Division allowing me to stay in Canada, but I have found out that the Minister has appealed that decision