Refugees and Asylum Inside Canada – Elegant Immigration Services

About This Service

A person who is in Canada and is unable to return safely because of a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, or because of the risk of torture, danger to life, or cruel treatment, may be able to apply for refugee protection. The outcome of each case depends on the individual facts, the credibility of the narrative, the evidence and the law.

Eligibility

In addition to the support criteria, the case must be legally eligible for referral. Previous application history, support in another country, serious inadmissibility, entry through the US land border and Safe Third Country Agreement or other obstacles can prevent referral to the IRB. Mere presence in Canada or economic difficulty is not a basis for asylum.

Professional Fees

Professional fees are determined after reviewing the applicant’s circumstances, immigration history, number of family members, the complexity of the matter, and the scope of services required. To receive an assessment and fee information, please book a professional consultation. After the assessment, the services, professional fees, and payment terms will be confirmed in a written retainer agreement.

Government processing fees, biometrics, medical examinations, translations, credential assessments, courier charges, and other third-party costs are separate from professional fees unless the written agreement expressly states otherwise.

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Required Documents

Document Checklist

Please prepare clear, legible scans of the documents below and send them to our office. All government application forms will be completed and prepared by our team.

Completion of Online Questionnaire

The online questionnaire that will be sent to you by our office must be completed electronically.
If family members are included in the application, a separate questionnaire must be completed for each of them. Upon receiving our email, please send us the full name and email address of each family member.

Passport, Identity and Immigration Documents

Detailed Chronological Account of Events

The information needed for your Basis of Claim (BOC) form is collected through our questionnaire and consultation sessions.

Personal Evidence

Of threats, arrest, summons, harm, activities or membership.

Medical or Psychological Reports

If relevant.

Family Documents and Witness Statements

Country-Condition Evidence

From reliable sources.

Records of Travel, Residence and Claims for Protection in Other Countries

All CBSA, IRCC and IRB Correspondence

Official Translations

With an explanation of any delay, inconsistency or missing document.

Recommendation: For translating or scanning your documents, we recommend using official, reputable service providers who are familiar with Government of Canada standards. To find their addresses, click here.

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