Refugee Claims

A refugee claim is a legal application made by individuals who seek protection in Canada because they fear persecution, torture, or cruel and unusual treatment in their home country. Refugee claimants may apply from within Canada or at a port of entry, and their cases are heard by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). At Merisca Legal Services, we help you with all the steps.

Refugee Claim Preparation

Assessing eligibility and preparing Basis of Claim (BOC) forms
Drafting personal narratives and affidavits
Collecting and organizing supporting documents and country evidence

IRB Hearing Representation

Legal representation before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
Preparing clients for hearings and questioning
Submitting evidence and legal arguments to support the claim

Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) & Federal Court

Work with a team of lawyers to start the appeal process
Filing and arguing refugee appeal cases
Preparing leave and judicial review applications for the Federal Court
Addressing procedural fairness and legal errors

Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) Applications

Applying for permanent residence based on hardship or establishment in Canada
Preparing compelling personal statements and supporting evidence

Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)

Submitting risk assessments for clients facing removal
Highlighting dangers and human rights concerns if returned to their country

Post-Decision Services

Reopening or reconsideration requests
Stay of removal applications
Legal advice on next steps after refusal

Refugee Travel Document & PR Pathway Support

Applying for refugee travel documents
Guiding accepted refugees through the permanent residence process