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.
Most requested
Services and information
Sponsor a refugee
Who can sponsor refugees, forms, processing times and what to do after you apply
Refugees from outside Canada
Who can be sponsored as a refugee, what to do after you apply and what to expect when you get to Canada
Claim refugee protection from inside Canada
Apply in Canada as a refugee if you fear persecution or if you are in danger if you return to your home country
Helping Syrian refugees
Find out what Canada did to welcome Syrian refugees, read stories from the journey, see key figures, and learn how Canadians got involved
How Canada’s refugee system works
Learn about the two programs to help refugees claim protection from outside and inside Canada, how we help refugees and other newcomers settle and integrate
Find services for refugees in Canada
Access health care, get help to adjust to Canada, financial help and refugee rights
Appeal a refugee claim
Appeal process for refugees inside Canada and the role of the Refugee Appeal Division
Protect yourself from fraud
Stay safe from immigration fraud, such as marriage or document fraud, and email and Internet scams
Key figures on asylum claims
Asylum claimants processed by CBSA, IRCC and RCMP
World Refugee Day
Find stories of how Canada helps the world’s refugees and displaced people, and how they have contributed to Canada.
What we are doing
Forms
Publications
Policies, acts and regulations
Features
Learn about Canada’s role concerning LGBTQ2 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 LGBTQ2 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.