Appeal Ready Tour
Appeal Ready Tours help refugee claimants and appellants understand the appeal process if they get a negative decision on their refugee claim.
Register for an Appeal Ready Tour Session
I am registering as a…
Are you currently in Canada?
Have you attended a Hearing Ready Tour session?
Appeal Ready Tour sessions are conducted in English and French.
Do you need an interpreter in another language?
Select your preferred language for the Ready Tour.
What language of interpretation do you require?
You must be in Canada and have obtained a refugee protection claimant document (IMM1442) in order to participate in the READY Tour. For more information read our frequently asked questions. Please return to this site and register once you have been found eligible. Thank you.
What Appeal Ready Tour session would you like to attend?
Have you received a negative decision on your Refugee Claim and want to learn about the appeal process?
Please attend a Hearing Ready Tour session prior to joining an Appeal Ready Tour session.
Upcoming Appeal Ready Tour Dates
Pick the online Appeal Ready Tour that works for you. Attend from wherever you are in Canada. Time is listed in Pacific Standard Time – adjust to your timezone.
English Only
- May 22, 2024
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (PST)
French Only
- May 24, 2024
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm (PST)
English and Other Languages
- May 10, 2024
3:00 pm – 12:00 am (PST)
You can attend an Appeal Ready Tour if you are:
- An appellant (you have received a negative decision on your refugee claim)
- A refugee claimant waiting for your refugee hearing or decision
- A settlement or community worker.
Appeal Ready Tours give you an opportunity to:
- Meet a staff member of the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) of the IRB
- Learn when and how you will need to submit the two parts of your appeal
- Hear examples of what should be included in an appeal
- Learn about the forms that need to be completed in order to file an appeal
- Ask your questions
What refugee claimant participants say about the Appeal Ready Tour
The host was outstanding. The team had knowledge and provided specific information.
Thank you for making things simple.
After hearing the explanation in the meeting, I understand what I should do to proceed the appeal when I need to do so, thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, if you are not comfortable with English or French, you can ask for an interpreter. We will provide you with an interpreter for free. When you fill out the registration form click “Yes” when it asks “Do you need an interpreter in another language?” Then select your language.
Ready Tours take place online. You don’t need to go to a specific office or place to attend. Ready Tours are held virtually on Microsoft Teams. You will be sent an online meeting link and instructions on how to connect by email before the Ready Tour.
If you have already received a negative decision at your refugee hearing you can attend an Appeal Ready Tour, even if you haven’t attended a Hearing Ready Tour.
If you have not yet had your refugee hearing you should attend a Hearing Ready Tour before attending an Appeal Ready Tour. The Hearing Ready Tour will provide you with important information about your hearing and how to prepare for it. After attending a Hearing Ready Tour you can sign up for an Appeal Ready Tour if you want to learn about the appeal process.