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    Process/Processing Times for Claiming Asylum/Refugee?

    If they arrive from Europe by plane, their claim will be processed upon arrival.
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    Process/Processing Times for Claiming Asylum/Refugee?

    You are correct that the federal court ruled that the safe 3rd country agreement was unconstitutional and struck it down. However if you do your research instead of quickly trying to snap back at my statement you will see that the federal court suspended its determination for 6 months. This...
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    How come people applied for aslyum at airport during covid

    These individuals made it to a Canadian airport. They may have at the time of boarding, met the exemptions to the travel restrictions.
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    Seeking Asylum/Refugee Status from US Due to Covid?

    That policy only applies if he doesn't meet the STCA or if he crosses illegally. If you present at the POE, and meet an anchor in the STCA they will process your application and let you in provided you meet the requirements of the Quarantine Act.
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    Process/Processing Times for Claiming Asylum/Refugee?

    To answer your question. It is not a violation of international law and no you cannot JR the decision. Your claim would begin the process. You would be directed to return to the United States and be given an appointment date and time to come back for the processing of your application. Just like...
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    New inland.

    If you cross illegally in between the ports, you will be directed back to the USA until the restrictions are over. If you present yourself at the Port of Entry, and you meet the requirements of the STCA you will get to come in. You can always seek asylum in the US... since you know... you are in...
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    Seeking Asylum/Refugee Status from US Due to Covid?

    Thank you and well said. I think this topic has gotten into a debate about COVID in the US compared to countries. Human Errer - If you want to file a refugee claim in Canada you can do so. However, as stated above your reason is insufficient and you would receive a negative decision and be...
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    Claim accepted, what are the next steps!

    Once you recieve the letter form the RPD you can submit your application for you and your family for Permanent Residency under the Convention Refugee / Protected Person class. I agree with Canuck78. I wouldn't get a RTD unless you have a need for it, as they normally only issue one for a year...
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    Etobicoke office.

    IRCC is working remotely during the pandemic. Wait times are to be expected. As long as you have submitted everything that is needed and have confirmation that they have received it, once they get to your application you will be contacted. Emailing and calling them is not going to make them...
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    Canada refugee travel document; Mexico Cancun

    If you have a RTD and no PR Card, you shouldn't need a visa for Mexico. A friend of mine is from Syria, he has a RTD and no PR card, he was able to enter Mexico no problem with just the RTD. They asked him more questions in Mexico. But he was allowed in.
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    After declined refugee claim return to to home country and after 2 years apply for PR throught experess entry

    Yes. If your claim was rejected, appeal was denied and leave was denied then your departure order by now is a deemed deportation order. You will need ARC to return to Canada.
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    asylum at airport or after entering in to canada?

    Arrive at the airport. Walk up to the CBSA officer in the booth. Hand them the passport and say "I am here for asylum". They will process your application, give you the appropriate documents and send you on your way until your next appointment. Under Canadian law, the officer cannot force you...
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    Please Help - Need Information

    If you ask the CBSA to delay your moving for the outcome of your PR application they might do it. If they deny, you can appeal to the federal court and ask for a deferral or stay.
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    GCM

    Need more information. Depending on your application, the notes should have been provided to you. For example, if asylum seeker, copies of the notes are provided by the IRCC or CBSA officer as required by the Refugee Protection Division rules.
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    New countries added to expedited process

    The IRB website will have the most recent lists up to date. Remember, that the IRB is not required to hold a hearing. They can allow any claim without a hearing based on the information they receive.
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    A new inland refugee claimant

    Due to COVID-19, IRCC is working remotely. They will schedule you an appointment date to go in for fingerprints and submit passport and everything. just have your documents ready and be patient. Once you get your eligibility papers you will be fine
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    Refugee claimant Moving from Ontario to BC

    You can move elsewhere in Canada if you are a refugee claimant. If your claim has been referred to the RPD, make sure you tell the IRB of your new address and update IRCC or CBSA (whichever agency completed your intake)
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    Asylum seeker

    Until your refugee claim is decided, you will likely not get any family members to come here. You do not have status in Canada (PR, citizen, protected person, convention refugee) as you are a claimant. When your case is decided you can make the application to sponsor your family to Canada.
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    Withdrawing the refugee claim case

    Find your local CBSA office, or the one that is closest to where you made your refugee claim. they will assist you in getting the documents needed and help you with flight details so that you can leave. Remember. If you withdraw your refugee claim and leave, since it was already referred to the...
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    Refugee Claim June 2020 (Venezuelan)

    IRCC has created online refugee claims due to COVID19. If you claimed at the port of entry upon your arrival, it would be processed quicker. IRCC will contact you with an appointment to go in and give all your documents. COVID19 messed a lot up. My friend was waiting 5 months without an...