IMMIGRATION SERVICE
Refugee & Asylum Claims
Representation for refugee protection claims.
We prepare Basis of Claim narratives, gather country-conditions evidence, and represent claimants at Immigration and Refugee Board hearings.
Eligibility requirements
- Well-founded fear of persecution, or risk of torture/cruel treatment in home country
- Claim made from inside Canada or at a port of entry
- No prior refusal bars (subject to exceptions)
Required documents
- Basis of Claim form
- Identity documents
- Country conditions evidence
- Personal narrative statement
Processing time
12-18 months
$
$
Document checklist
ChecklistRefugee Claim
Refugee & Asylum Claims · Sample client
Sample checklist for illustration only. Your personalised document checklist is prepared after your consultation.
Progress
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Required documents
Basis of Claim form
Under Review
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-07-05 (Client)
Identity documents
Uploaded
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-07-01 (Client)
Country conditions evidence
Missing
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-09-09 (Client)
Personal narrative statement
Uploaded
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-07-01 (Client)
Optional documents
Supporting affidavits
Missing
Version history
Version 1 — 2026-09-09 (Client)
Required forms (official IRCC downloads)
Internal — consultant workflow
1. Intake — confirm goals and gather background
2. Assess eligibility and select pathway
3. Prepare & review the document checklist
4. File the application with IRCC
5. Track, respond to requests, and report to client
★★★★★
“They helped us tell our story clearly and with the right evidence — the board approved our claim at the first hearing.”
Frequently asked questions
Hearings are currently scheduled within roughly 12-18 months of the claim being referred.
Yes, most claimants are eligible for an open work permit shortly after filing.