Refugee Claim

Claiming refugee protection (asylum) in Canada is a two-step process. Our services are thorough and efficient for you. See below.

Complete refugee claim (claim + hearing)

This service is for you if you are already in Canada and want to make a refugee claim. Or if you started a claim at the border or airport. It is divided in two phases so you don’t have to pay for the hearing service until you have a hearing date.

Starting at $2,800 + tax

Phase 1: Refugee Claim inside Canada

  • Complete preparation of your case (online application)
  • Preparation of your narrative after several meetings, stating the reasons for persecution
  • Review of your evidence to corroborate your narrative
  • Send the complete application to the government entity
  • Provide you with a copy of your entire application
  • Receive your work permit the same day or shortly after attending the IRCC office, if applicable
 
 
Starting at $2,800 + tax

Phase 2: Refugee Hearing

  • Advise on all documents and witnesses testimonies necessary for your case
  • Review of all documents with translations that will be submitted no later than 10 days before the hearing
  • Preparation and simulation of the hearing with specific questions and advice
  • Accompaniment and representation during your virtual hearing
  • Preparation and presentation of the arguments of your case orally or in writing
  • Advice on the next step depending on the outcome of the hearing

Government fees: currently the government does not charge you any fees for a refugee claim.

Refugee Hearing only

This service is for you if you already made a claim in Canada (airport, local office, or border) and already submitted your Basis of Claim form to the Refugee Protection Division and want us to represent you at your hearing.

Starting at $4,000 + tax

Service: Refugee Hearing only

  • Access your complete file from your previous representative or yourself
  • Review by the Consultant of the Basis of Claim form and narrative to familiarize with your claim
  • Establish any changes or amendments and submit them in an addendum
  • Advise on all documents and witnesses testimonies necessary for your case
  • Review of all documents with translations that will be submitted no later than 10 days before the hearing
  • Preparation and simulation of the hearing with specific questions and advice
  • Accompaniment and representation during your virtual hearing
  • Preparation and presentation of the arguments of your case orally or in writing
  • Advice on the next step depending on the outcome of the hearing

Refugee Appeal

This service is for you if your claim was refused and you have the right to make an appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division. You believe that the Member made errors in the decision.

If you made your claim at the border between Canada and the US, you cannot appeal to the Division. You must appeal to the Federal Court. 

You are required to notify the Division of your intention to appeal within 15 days after the decision. You or your representative must provide the memorandum of arguments within 40 days of the decision.

Starting at $2,500 + tax

Service: Refugee Appeal

  • Notify the Division of your intention to appeal
  • Access your complete file from your previous representative or yourself
  • Review of the decision in your claim and establish the arguments to make
  • Meet with you if necessary to understand more your claim and your hearing
  • Listen to the audio recording of your hearing
  • Evaluate and submit any new evidence, if it qualifies as new evidence under the law
  • Submit the memorandum of arguments within the deadline
  • Advice on the next step depending on the outcome of the hearing

Take the first step and schedule an initial consultation

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