If you’ve received a removal order or are being held in immigration detention, it’s vital to understand your rights and act quickly. A removal order can affect your immigration status, future re-entry, and your life in Canada. At Cambria Law, we specialize in immigration appeals, removal order challenges, and detention reviews to help you stay in Canada legally.
What is a Removal Order in Canada?
A removal order is an official notice requiring you to leave Canada. It can be issued due to immigration violations, inadmissibility, or overstaying your visa. There are three types:
- Departure Order (IMM 5238):
Requires you to leave within 30 days and confirm your departure with the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Failure to do so turns it into a Deportation Order. - Exclusion Order (IMM 1214B):
Bars you from returning for 1 year, or 5 years if misrepresentation was involved. Early re-entry requires applying for Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC). - Deportation Order (IMM 5238B):
The most serious. You are banned permanently unless you apply and are approved for ARC.
Who Usually Receives a Deportation Order?
- Individuals with criminal inadmissibility
- People who overstayed visas or disobeyed previous orders
- Those with security or misrepresentation issues
How Cambria Law Can Help You Fight a Removal Order
✅ Appeals to the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)
✅ Judicial Reviews in Federal Court
✅ Stay of Removal Applications
✅ Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) Grounds PR Applications
✅ Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC)
Immigration Detention in Canada – Know Your Rights
If you’ve been detained by CBSA, you’re entitled to a Detention Review Hearing by the Immigration Division (ID) of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).
Reasons for Detention:
- Identity cannot be verified
- Risk of not appearing for proceedings
- Security or criminal concerns
- Inadmissibility or misrepresentation
What Happens at a Detention Review Hearing?
- 1st hearing: Within 48 hours of detention
- 2nd hearing: After 7 days
- Subsequent hearings: Every 30 days
Cambria Law’s team presents evidence to argue for your release. You may be released with conditions such as check-ins, financial bonds, or supervision.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Can I stay in Canada after a removal order is issued?
Yes, in many cases you can stay during processing. If urgent, we can apply for a stay of removal.
What happens if I don’t leave Canada after a removal order?
You may face detention, deportation, and bans from re-entry.
Can I return to Canada after deportation?
Yes, but you’ll need to apply for Authorization to Return to Canada (ARC) and show compliance.
How long can I be detained?
There is no fixed limit, but you are entitled to regular detention reviews.
Can I be released with conditions?
Yes. Common conditions include reporting, bonds, and restricted residence.
⚖️ Let Cambria Law Help You Stay in Canada
Removal orders and immigration detention can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. With experienced immigration lawyers and a deep understanding of Canadian immigration laws, Cambria Law is here to protect your future.
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