Hi,
I made my refugee claim in April 2025, and so far my claim has been deemed less complex with no possible exclusions.
I can't get a lawyer, and can't get legal aid; so I ended up self-representing myself.
In my Basis of Claim form, on question 3 "List the country or countries where you believe you are at risk of serious harm." I misunderstood it and filled the first box with my country of origin, then the three other boxes with other countries where my claim's bases have been historically persecuted against too. Which is a bad mistake when I look back at it. I've never had any form of connection (residence, citizenship, right or similar status) with those 3 countries. Additionally, on every other part of my claim (narrative, proofs, residency history) I only mention my country of origin, and nothing else; as before Canada I haven't been to another country for protection.
I called the IRB, and got immediately connected to a case worker where I explained the issue. She told me that it likely wouldn't cause an issue with my case.
I know that I can amend my BOC or send a disclosure letter, but I wanted to ask for opinions here first.
Do you have any suggestions, or experience with this kind of issue?
I made my refugee claim in April 2025, and so far my claim has been deemed less complex with no possible exclusions.
I can't get a lawyer, and can't get legal aid; so I ended up self-representing myself.
In my Basis of Claim form, on question 3 "List the country or countries where you believe you are at risk of serious harm." I misunderstood it and filled the first box with my country of origin, then the three other boxes with other countries where my claim's bases have been historically persecuted against too. Which is a bad mistake when I look back at it. I've never had any form of connection (residence, citizenship, right or similar status) with those 3 countries. Additionally, on every other part of my claim (narrative, proofs, residency history) I only mention my country of origin, and nothing else; as before Canada I haven't been to another country for protection.
I called the IRB, and got immediately connected to a case worker where I explained the issue. She told me that it likely wouldn't cause an issue with my case.
I know that I can amend my BOC or send a disclosure letter, but I wanted to ask for opinions here first.
Do you have any suggestions, or experience with this kind of issue?
