Convention Refugee
Inland and port-of-entry claims for those facing persecution on protected grounds. Full RPD hearing representation.
Protection & Humanitarian
Refugee & Humanitarian
Comprehensive protection: refugee claims, Pre-Removal Risk Assessments, and Humanitarian & Compassionate applications.
Meticulous legal protection
Complex Case Profile
Risk narrative, country conditions, disclosure
Sherway Legal Shield
Rigorous legal audit & case-law matching
Protected Status
Safe pathway secured in Canada
Overview of refugee protection in Canada
Canada offers protection to individuals who fear persecution on Convention grounds (race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group), or who face risk to life, torture, or cruel and unusual treatment if returned to their country of origin. We represent claimants at every stage — from initial eligibility through Refugee Protection Division hearings, Refugee Appeal Division appeals, and Federal Court judicial review.
Types of protection
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
Last-resort risk assessment before removal for those who cannot return safely to their country of origin.
Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C)
Discretionary PR based on establishment in Canada, best interests of the child, and hardship if removed.
What to actually expect right now
Refugee claims are taking longer than they have in years — RPD processing is currently running close to two years for a first hearing, and H&C applications can sit for a decade or more given the current backlog. One procedural detail that catches people off guard: if H&C grounds are raised inside an in-Canada permanent residence application under a public-policy pathway, IRCC does not issue a separate H&C decision — the public-policy application is simply refused, and you have to reapply directly on H&C grounds and pay the fees again. Knowing which door to walk through the first time matters more than ever.
Process overview
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Eligibility & intake
Initial screening, claim referral, and Basis of Claim form preparation.
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Evidence & disclosure
Country conditions package, corroborative documents, and witness preparation.
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RPD hearing
Representation at the Refugee Protection Division hearing with full submissions.
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Appeal or judicial review
RAD appeal or Federal Court judicial review where required.
Ready to take the next step?
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