Irregular border crossings and asylum in Canada
Who can claim asylum, the asylum process and latest news

Sponsor a refugee
Who can sponsor refugees, forms, processing times and what to do after you apply

Claim refugee protection from inside Canada
Apply in Canada as a refugee if you fear persecution or if you are in danger if you return to your home country

Resettle in Canada as a refugee
Who can be sponsored as a refugee, what to do after you apply and what to expect when you get to Canada

How Canada’s refugee system works
Learn about the two programs to help refugees claim protection from outside and inside Canada, how we help refugees and other newcomers settle and integrate

Appeal a refugee claim
Appeal process for refugees inside Canada and the role of the Refugee Appeal Division

Find services for refugees in Canada
Access health care, get help to adjust to Canada, financial help and refugee rights

Protect yourself from fraud
Stay safe from immigration fraud, such as marriage or document fraud, and email and Internet scams