Refugees and asylum
Apply for refugee status from within Canada, find out how to come to Canada as a refugee, sponsor a refugee or find refugee services in Canada.
Special Measures for Foreign Nationals Affected by the U.S. Executive Order: Individuals who have made travel arrangements to enter the United States, have the documents that would normally have been required to enter the US, but cannot travel to the United States due to the Executive Order, can apply for temporary status in Canada, or to have their current temporary status extended. Read more.
For Foreign Nationals affected by the U.S. Executive Order
Travellers affected by the U.S. Executive Order can apply to stay in Canada for up to 180 days
Sponsor a refugee
Sponsorship agreement holders, the Blended Visa Office-Referred Program, groups of five, community sponsors and the Joint Assistance Sponsorship Program
Resettle from outside Canada
Eligibility requirements, resettlement programs, processing times, what to do after you apply and what to expect when you get to Canada
Claim refugee protection from inside Canada
Applications for those who fear persecution or who would be in danger if they had to return to their home country
Helping Syrian refugees
Find out what Canada is doing to welcome Syrian refugees, how this initiative works and how Canadians can get involved
Refugee system in Canada
Programs for people seeking protection and resettlement services
Find services available to refugees in Canada
Health care, help to adjust to Canada, financial assistance and refugee rights
Appeal a refugee claim
Refugee appeal process for refugees inside Canada and the role of the Refugee Appeal Division
Protect yourself from fraud
How to avoid becoming a victim of immigration fraud, such as marriage fraud, document fraud and email and internet scams
What we are doing
Forms
Publications
Policies, acts and regulations
Learn about Canada’s role concerning refugees
Canada is recognized around the world for its leadership in offering a safe haven to people who need refugee protection. Find out what Canada is doing to help refugees.
Stories from former refugees
Watch inspirational stories from former refugees about coming to Canada.
Canada: A History of Refuge
Visit our online refugee exposition to learn more about refugees in Canada.