Backgrounder - The visa requirement for the Czech Republic
Refugee Claims
There has been a dramatic increase in asylum claims from the Czech Republic both times Canada has lifted the visa
| Year | Asylum Claims |
|---|---|
| 1993 | 14 |
| 1994 | 6 |
| 1995 | 29 |
| 1996 | 190 |
| 1997 | 1,516 |
| 1998 | 53 |
| 1999 | 75 |
| 2000 | 58 |
| 2001 | 40 |
| 2002 | 20 |
| 2003 | 22 |
| 2004 | 15 |
| 2005 | 10 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 115 |
| 2008 | 845 |
| 2009 (January to June) | 1,846 |
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2008 Outcomes of Refugee Claims
Of the 196 refugee claims finalized by the Immigraiton and Refugee Board of Canada in 2008, over half were withdrawn or abandoned before a final decision was made
| accepted | 43% |
|---|---|
| negative | 3% |
| abandoned or withdrawn | 54% |
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January to March 2009, Outcomes of Refugee Claims
Of the 87 refugee claims finalized by the Immigraiton and Refugee Board of Canada in the first quarter of 2009, over half
| accepted | 39% |
|---|---|
| negative | 9% |
| abandoned or withdrawn | 52% |