Refugees are generally defined as individuals who are outside of their home country and are unable to return because of well founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, political opinion, nationality or being a part of a social group.

A person in need of protection is a person in Canada whose removal to their country or countries of nationality or, if they do not have a country of nationality, their country of former habitual residence, would subject them to torture, cruel and unusual treatment or punishment and risk to their life. To come to Canada and resettle as a refugee you must be sponsored by the United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR) or a private sponsorship group. Also, for sponsorship you must belong to either the Convention refugee abroad class or Country of asylum class. We can help you resettle as a refugee. You can make a refugee claim from within Canada if you fear persecution or your life would be in danger if you leave. To make the claim, you must be in Canada and not subject to a removal order. Contact us for consultation, assistance in completing the Basis of Claim form, collecting supporting documents and presenting your case. We can help you in getting your health coverage and your study and/or work permits.