Seeking Asylum is Not Just Telling Your Story. It is a Strict Legal Process.

If you are fleeing persecution, war, or danger in your home country, Canada offers protection—but only if you can prove your case under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

At Cambria Law, we know that credibility is everything. A single contradiction between your initial interview and your hearing testimony can lead to a refusal. We prepare your case from Day 1 to ensure your narrative is consistent, detailed, and supported by human rights evidence.

The Most Critical Document: The “Basis of Claim” (BOC)

The Basis of Claim (BOC) form is the heart of your refugee application. You must declare every detail of why you are afraid to return home.

  • The Deadline: If you make a claim inside Canada, you often have only 15 days to submit this form.

  • The Risk: If you leave out a detail now and try to add it later at your hearing, the Member (Judge) may believe you are lying.

  • Our Strategy: We draft your BOC narrative with you, ensuring it aligns perfectly with the country conditions and your supporting documents. We do not let you submit it until it is bulletproof.

The Hearing: It Is a Trial, Not a Chat

Your hearing at the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) is the most important day of your life. You will be questioned by a Board Member and potentially a Minister’s Counsel who is trying to find holes in your story.

How We Prepare You:

  1. Mock Hearings: We simulate the aggressive cross-examination you will face so you remain calm and consistent.

  2. Evidence Packages: We submit country condition reports (NDPs), police reports, and medical evidence to prove your fear is objectively well-founded.

  3. Representation: We are by your side during the hearing to object to improper questions and make closing legal arguments.

Eligibility & The “Safe Third Country” Agreement

Not everyone can make a claim. We assess your eligibility immediately:

  • STCA Loophole Closed: If you entered from the USA (even at an irregular crossing like Roxham Road), you may be ineligible unless you meet specific exceptions (e.g., family members in Canada).

  • Criminal Inadmissibility: Serious crimes can bar you from protection.

  • Previous Claims: You cannot make a second refugee claim if you were refused before. (You would need a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment instead).

What If Your Claim Is Refused?

A “No” from the RPD is not always the end. We handle appeals to the:

  1. Refugee Appeal Division (RAD): Arguing that the RPD made an error in fact or law.

  2. Federal Court (Judicial Review): If the RAD decision was unreasonable.

Related Service: If you are facing deportation after a failed claim, read about our [Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Services].

Don’t Navigate the Refugee System Alone.

A mistake in your timeline or paperwork can be fatal to your claim.

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