Claim refugee protection from inside Canada
Canada offers refugee protection to some people in Canada who fear persecution or who would be in danger if they had to leave. Some dangers they may face include torture, a risk to their life or a risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. If you feel you could face one of these risks if you go back to your home country or the country where you normally live, you may be able to seek protection in Canada as a refugee.
Determine your eligibility
Definitions of convention refugees and persons in need of protection, role of the Immigration and Refugee Board and arriving via the Canada-United States border
Apply for refugee protection in Canada
Forms, where to apply and appearing for a hearing
After you apply
What to do after your claim is accepted or rejected
Protecting Canada's Immigration System
Changes to the asylum system, human smuggling and biometrics
Protect yourself from fraud
How to avoid becoming a victim of immigration fraud, such as marriage fraud, document fraud and email and internet scams
Features
Embrace Canadian culture
Find out about multiculturalism in Canada
Immigrant services in your area
Our interactive map will help you to search for immigrant services in your area.
Canada: A History of Refuge
Visit our online refugee exposition to learn more about refugees in Canada.