What to Expect at a Refugee Hearing and How to Prepare
In the Canadian refugee system, a Refugee Protection Hearing is the formal meeting where a member of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) decides if you qualify for protection as a refugee in Canada.
In this presentation, you will learn the details of the refugee process that affect the hearing, how to prepare for the hearing, what will happen during and after the hearing, available resources, and more.
You will find information about:
- Key Steps and Basic Resources After Applying for Refuge in Canada
- Legal Help
- Canada Government Institutions Involved in the Refugee Process
- The Basis Of Claim Form
- Eligibility Interview
- Refugee Protection Identity Document
- Change of Address
- Preparing for Your Hearing
- At The Refugee Hearing
- After The Refugee Hearing
- Refugee Hearing Resources
Published: 2026.
This presentation is possible thanks to the support of The Law Foundation of Ontario.