Limits on pre-removal risk assessments
The government will introduce a limit on access to pre-removal risk assessments (PRRA) and temporary resident permits for one year following the final Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) decision.
This change will eliminate duplication and deter unfounded asylum claims from people who would use the system to delay removal.
Since a person’s risk of return will have just been assessed by the Refugee Protection Division at the IRB, and in most cases, the Refugee Appeal Division, a further risk assessment within one year is not necessary. All failed asylum claimants will still be entitled to ask the Federal Court to review a negative decision.
However, if a person is not removed within one year of the last IRB decision, they will then have access to options such as a PRRA.