No access to H&C, PRRA, TRP, PR or
PP travel docs for lengthy time post claim
DCOs
countries with lower # of refugee claims
impacts: timelines, eligibility for wp's, RAD, stays of removal
The process
In Canada
must be made to an officer: saying "refugee" or similar
POE
if eligible, hearing date w/i 45 days for
claimants from DCO, 60 everyone else
Has 15 days to complete BOC &
submit to RPD
if deadline missed - appn for extension of
time, BOC must accompany request
Inland office
All forms, incl BOC, submitted at time of claim
Once eligible, hearing date w/i 30 days for claimants from DCO, 60 for everyone else
Outside of Canada
Who can apply?
persons fearing persecution for convention reason
Who
Claims under S.97 ineligible - try H&C
Asylum class: persons who have, continue to be seriously &
personally affected by civil war, armed conflict, or massive VHR
Who
Are outside their country of origin
must not have any reasonable prospect of
a durable solution in another country
will be able to become successfully established in Canada
(considers resourcefulness, relatives in Can, potential for
employment, ability to learn Eng/Fr
Unless deemed in urgent need
of protection or vulnerable
persons who meet Ministers Public Policy categories
By Way of
Sponsorship
private group of 5 Cdns/PRs
refugee must be recognized as a refugee by UNHCR or foreign state