The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada – Refugee Protection Division (IRB-RPD) decides if your refugee claim will be accepted in Canada.
At the end of your refugee hearing, the Board Member may:
- Inform you that the hearing will need to be continued at a later date if necessary.
- Tell you if your claim is accepted or rejected.
- Tell you that you will receive the decision in the mail. This does not mean they are more likely to reject your claim. You will get your decision in a few weeks or months.
- Give you more time to send the Board Member further documents or information before making a decision.
- Allow your lawyer to make written submissions prior to rendering a decision.
- There could also be a combination of above, such as leaving more time for you to provide documents and for your lawyer to make written submissions.