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Notice of prohibition – Smedley Prescod​In accordance with the Policy on Disclosing Information Regarding the Conduct of Authorized Representatives to Regulatory Bodies, on September 27, 2018, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) issued an Interim Order prohibiting immigration consultant and member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC​), Smedley Prescod, from representing or appearing on behalf…Nov 30 2021
News - 2018 ​​Jul 20 2021
Normal postal service restoredAs of December 18, Canada Post announced that normal postal service has been restored. The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has therefore resumed regular correspondence procedures using Canada Post. For more information, please contact the regional office where your case is being processed.Dec 24 2018
Board establishes Inventory Reduction Task Force for Less Complex ClaimsAs part of the Board's ongoing efforts to increase productivity and introduce innovative case management approaches in the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), the Chairperson has recently established an Inventory Reduction Task Force for Less Complex Claims, which will focus on claims that lend themselves to quicker resolution through paper-based or short‑hearing‎ decisions. Focusing on these claims…Dec 10 2018
Notice of Revocation of a Jurisprudential GuidePlease be advised that the Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has revoked decision MB6-01059/60 of the Refugee Appeal Division as a Jurisprudential Guide with regard to internal flight alternative in India for claimants from Punjab.For further details, please refer to the policy note which is available on the IRB's Jurisprudential Guides…Dec 03 2018
The Federal Court has overturned a three member panel decisionThe Federal Court has overturned the three member panel decision (TB6-03419/20/21/22) of the Refugee Appeal Division. Therefore, this decision is no longer binding on the RAD and has been removed from our website and training materials.Nov 23 2018
Attention IRB Employees Working in the National Capital Region – Regarding Storm SituationPlease note that all IRB operations in the National Capital Region will resume tomorrow, Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Reminder that employees who have been personally affected by the storm are encouraged to speak with their supervisor or contact the Employee Assistance Program (Tel. 1-800-268-7708).Sep 24 2018
Attention IRB employees working in the National Capital RegionAs you know, a tornado and violent storm occurred in the National Capital Region (NCR) on Friday, September 21, 2018.  Any immediate danger from this storm has passed and work is currently underway to clear debris and repair any damaged electrical and other infrastructure.To facilitate these ongoing efforts and to avoid unnecessary congestion on city…Sep 23 2018
Public Release of the Review of the Immigration and Refugee Board of CanadaThe IRB acknowledges the publication of the final report of the independent review of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada led by Neil Yeates. The report makes three overarching findings:Organizations involved in the delivery of the refugee determination system need more integrated planning and coordination from the time the refugee protection claim is first…Sep 12 2018
Practice Notice: Elimination of duplicate Refugee Protection Division notice and reasons of decisionEffective September 10, 2018, appellants filing with the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) no longer need to submit the notice of decision and the written reasons for a Refugee Protection Division (RPD) decision that is being appealed.The RAD has removed this requirement in an effort to find efficiencies and eliminate duplication in the volume of paper…Sep 12 2018
Allegations against Former Counsel - IRB ProceduresThe Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has issued a practice notice to outline the steps to be followed when a person who is the subject of an IRB proceeding alleges that they have been inadequately represented by their former counsel. The practice notice sets out the procedures to follow when an allegation is…Sep 10 2018
Refugee News: Summer 2018 Edition ReleasedThe Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has published the summer edition of Refugee News; its quarterly newsletter. The Refugee Protection Division (RPD), the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD), and the Legacy Task Force produce this newsletter to help refugee protection claimants, appellants and stakeholders navigate the refugee determination process and further understand the work of the IRB.…Sep 05 2018
RPD to begin holding hearings in OttawaOn September 10, 2018, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) will begin hearing claims for refugee protection in Ottawa. As of this date, a team of Refugee Protection Division (RPD) members, who are based in Ottawa, will begin presiding over claims for refugee protection in hearing rooms located in downtown Ottawa. Refugee protection claims from claimants…Aug 31 2018
Confirmation of Referral Now Provided to Refugee Protection ClaimantsStarting August 29, 2018, refugee protection claimants are being provided with a Confirmation of Referral by officers of the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The Confirmation of Referral contains important information for claimants, including:the deadline for submission of the Basis of Claim Form (BOC Form), the special hearing date…Aug 29 2018
The IRB’s Calgary office is moving to its new location August 7, 2018The Calgary office of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) will be moving between August 4 and 6, 2018 to the Harry Hays building located at Suite 185, 220 4th Ave SE, Calgary AB T2G 4X3. The new Calgary office will be open as of August 7, 2018. There will be no Refugee…Jul 30 2018
IRB’s response to the audit on long-term detention reviewsThe Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is committed to continuous improvement in the delivery of administrative justice. This is why, in September 2017, the former Chairperson of the IRB commissioned an audit of long-term detention reviews. The aim was to identify areas for improvement in the detention review process where persons are detained…Jul 20 2018
Updated version of Interpretation of the Convention Refugee Definition in the Case LawHere is the updated version of the Legal Services paper Interpretation of the Convention Refugee Definition in the Case Law. The Interpretation of the Convention Refugee Definition in the Case Law is a document prepared by the Legal Services of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) as a source of detailed legal reference. It summarizes…Jul 16 2018
Immigration Appeal Division: increased videoconferencing capabilities at hearings for remote testimonyI am pleased to announce that as of July 9, 2018, nearly all Immigration Appeal Division (IAD) hearing rooms will be equipped with videoconferencing technology for the purposes of remote testimony. Videoconferencing is a more economical option for appellants over long-distance calling and has shown to allow for a more fulsome experience for the hearing…Jul 11 2018
Launch of IRB Facebook PagesAs part of our ongoing efforts to keep Canadians and stakeholders informed about the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s online activities, we have launched English and French Facebook pages. We encourage you to subscribe to these new pages, as we will be using them to keep you informed of recent additions to our online content, including…Jul 10 2018
Release of Two Practice Notices Relating to the Disclosure of Evidence to the Refugee Protection DivisionThe Refugee Protection Division (RPD) has an obligation to proceed quickly and informally, but must also provide parties with a reasonable opportunity to present evidence. Despite previous efforts to decrease the amount of late and/or unnecessarily voluminous disclosure, challenges in these areas remain. These challenges are having a negative impact on the RPD’s ability to…Jul 10 2018
Identification of Jurisprudential Guide - NigeriaPlease be advised that the Acting Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) identified a decision of the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) as a Jurisprudential Guide (JG). This JG addresses internal flight alternatives in major cities in south and central Nigeria for claimants fleeing non-state actors. JGs assist Refugee Protection Division (RPD) and…Jul 10 2018
Welcome to our new website!We have recently updated our website design, so you may notice some differences while navigating our site.This new design has two new major enhancements:The new design is built on a mobile-friendly platform, which will allow users to access the site from almost any device. The design was created with the user in mind, which means that…Jul 08 2018
IRB no longer mailing Refugee Appellant’s Kit​Previously, the IRB included the full 94-page printed version of the Refugee Appellant's Kit with a negative refugee protection decision. As of March 26, however, it will provide an abbreviated paper version by mail, with the full document and forms available electronically. The Refugee Appellant's Kit helps walk appellants through the IRB refugee appeal process.…Jul 03 2018
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada changes how refugee hearings are scheduledFebruary 20, 2018 – Ottawa, ON – The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is changing its scheduling practice for refugee hearings and will now be hearing claims primarily in the order in which they were received. The Board will make exceptions for priority claims (such as unaccompanied minors or other vulnerable persons). It may…Jul 03 2018
Refugee Protection Division Member RecruitmentThe Refugee Protection Division (RPD) has an immediate need to staff multiple member (decision-maker) positions (current and anticipated vacancies). There is an immediate need to hire more bilingual members in our Montreal office. Working as decision-makers at Canada’s largest administrative tribunal, RPD members conduct proceedings in a fair and expeditious manner and render timely decisions…Jun 27 2018
Immigration Appeal Division: New scheduling practices in all regionsBeginning in January 2018, the IAD will modify its scheduling practices. Instead of calling or faxing counsel directly, as had previously been the case, the IAD will email counsel with a date for a hearing or Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) conference. If counsel is unavailable on the proposed date, they will then have two business days…Jun 27 2018
Publication of Information Gathering Mission Report: HondurasThe Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is involved in an ongoing capacity‑building initiative carried out jointly by the United States, Mexico, Canada and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. Under this initiative, which seeks to enhance asylum systems in the Americas, the IRB, in conjunction with its partners, conducted an information-gathering mission…Jun 27 2018
UPDATE - Temporary Procedures regarding the Submission of the Basis of Claim Form in Quebec Extended Until Further NoticeMarch 29, 2018The Basis of Claim (BOC) form is required if you are making a refugee claim in Canada. If you are making a refugee claim in Quebec, you must submit only the basic information outlined below for the BOC within 15 days of referral. This is a temporary procedure that will apply to all claims…Jun 27 2018
Procedures for Making a Complaint about a MemberThe Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) has issued Procedures for Making a Complaint about a Member. These procedures replace the Protocol Addressing Member Conduct Issues. The Procedures outline the process of making a complaint about the conduct of an IRB member (decision-maker). The Protocol was revised in an effort to…Jun 22 2018
Acting Chairperson for the IRBEffective January 9, 2018, Mario Dion has stepped down as Chairperson of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada to assume his new position as Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner. Pending the appointment of an Interim Chairperson, the functions of Chairperson will be performed by Paul Aterman, Deputy Chairperson of the Immigration Appeal Division…May 22 2018
IRCC Help
New topic – Fee change for minors who applied for citizenship under subsection 5(1)13 February 2018 – Fee reduced from $530 to $100. How we’ll refund the fee.Mar 24 2023
New question – How do I apply for an open work permit? (topic: work permits)12 September 2017 – To apply for an open work permit, use the application for a work permit from outside Canada or from inside Canada.Mar 24 2023
Updated Topic –Sponsoring a parent or grandparentApril 25 2017 – How does the Parent and Grandparent Program (PGP) selection process work, how many people are selected, what to do if you are selected…Mar 24 2023
Updated Topic – (Topic: Sponsoring your spouse, partner, children or other relatives)December 7 2016 – What the changes are to the spousal sponsorship program and how you are affected.Mar 24 2023
New question – Can I leave and come back to Canada if I have a work permit? (topic: work permits)26 July 20016 – What you need to leave and re-enter Canada as a worker.Mar 24 2023
New question – Will it take longer to process my application because I have to give biometrics? (topic: Checking processing times)July 30 2018 – It depends on the type of application.Mar 24 2023
New question – Why are processing times different for someone who already applied? (topic: Checking processing times)July 30 2018 – Processing times for applications we’ve already received are estimates based on how long it took to process applications in the past.Mar 24 2023
New question - What is a complex family sponsorship application? (topic: Sponsoring your family)4 July 2018 – Find out what makes your application considered complexMar 24 2023
Updated topic – Determining your eligibility for citizenship4 April 2018 – New questions about the travel journalMar 24 2023
New question - Can I bring my child to the citizenship ceremony? (topic: Citizenship)28 December 2018 – What to consider when bringing your child to the citizenship ceremonyMar 24 2023
New question - Can I bring my child to the citizenship test? (topic: Citizenship)28 December 2018 – What you can do if you have to write the citizenship test and have a child.Mar 24 2023
New question – What does the progress bar in my application status mean? (Topic: Applications Status)12 December 2018 – The bar and estimated dates are based on the date we received your application and our processing times.Mar 24 2023
New question – Why isn’t there a progress bar for my application? (Topic: Applications Status)12 December 2018 - It’s only available for Express Entry applications right now. We’ll be expand it to other applications soon.Mar 24 2023
New question – Why is there a difference between my progress bar and my application progress? (Topic: Applications Status)12 December 2018 - The bar and estimated dates are based on the date we received your application and our processing times. Some applications take us longer than usual to process.Mar 24 2023
New question – Under the International Mobility Program, can I reuse an offer of employment number if the matched work permit application was refused? (topic: Hiring a foreign worker)August 24, 2018 - No. Once an officer makes a decision on the work permit application, that offer of employment number can’t be reused for any other work permit application.Mar 24 2023
New question – What is a complex permanent residence application? (topic: Biometrics)August 17, 2018 - No. Giving your biometrics is one of the steps you need to do before we can process your applicationMar 24 2023
New question - I think I’m exempt, why are you asking me for a medical exam (topic: Applying - General)20 – November 2019 - Discretion on requesting medical examinationsMar 24 2023
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