Refugee Claims

Counsel

All claims for protection made within Canada are referred for a hearing by the Refugee Protection Division.

Obligations of legal representatives before the Board

Counsel representing claimants before the IRB must meet certain requirements.

Forms and documents

• Claimant’s Guide to the Refugee Protection Hearing
• Important instructions about a Notice to Appear for a hearing (multilingual)
• Basis of Claim Form (PDF, 482 KB) (must be provided to proceed with a claim)

Other important forms that support a claim

• Counsel Contact Information Form (PDF, 275 KB)
• Notice of Representation without a Fee or Other Consideration (PDF, 286 KB)
• List of Claimant's Documents