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Your application to claim refugee status in Canada is heard and decided by the Refugee Protection Division (RPD). The RPD is a tribunal (i.e. court) and is a part of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB).
You can appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) if the RPD refuses your claim. The RAD is also part of the IRB.
You can appeal to the RAD on the grounds that the RPD made a mistake in determining the facts of your case or in applying Canadian law.
There are strict timelines involved in the appeal process. Once you receive the RPD’s decision to reject your claim, you only have 15 days to file your appeal with the RAD.
Making a refugee appeal can be a complex process with many steps. We recommend you seek the assistance of a legal professional to help you with your refugee appeal.