Your Refugee Claim is Rejected

If the IRB-RPD rejects your claim, it may be because:

• The tribunal did not believe your claim.
• You did not prove who you are.
• You did not show you had good reasons to need protection.
• The authorities in your country are able to protect you.
• There is a place in your country that is safe and reasonable for you to relocate.
• You do not have or no longer have a forward-looking risk.
• You are a citizen of or permanent resident of another country where there is no risk.
• You have been involved in serious crime, war crimes, or crimes against humanity.

Options after your claim is rejected

If your claim is rejected, there are still ways to stay or become a permanent resident in Canada. You may be able to:

• Appeal to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada – Refugee Appeal Division (IRB-RAD)
• Apply to the Federal Court of Canada for Judicial Review
• Apply for a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
• Apply for permanent residence based on Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds (H&C)