In-Canada claims for refugee protection

In support of transparency efforts, this section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by CIC staff as a courtesy to stakeholders.

This section deals with claims for refugee protection in Canada ("refugee claims") made at ports of entry and inland offices. This is referred to as the "front-end process" in which eligibility of the refugee claim is determined and screening of the claimant is initiated.

Intake

Intake is the first step in the in-Canada refugee claim process.


Processing


Note: This section does not include comprehensive information for CBSA users, who should continue referring to CBSA OB PRG-2012-80 until further notice.