REFUGEE APPEAL · CANADA VANCOUVER · NATIONWIDE

Has your RPD Refugee
decision been denied?

An RPD refusal isn't the end of the road. If the judge made a mistake, you have 15 days to file an appeal — this guide will help you understand how to file a refugee appeal.

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— 01 / Who we are

Refugee law is complex. Your appeal shouldn't be.

If you have just gone through the long process of waiting for your refugee hearing and decision, and it was rejected because the judge made a mistake or did not understand your case — please reach out.

Preparing refugee appeals is legally technical and very detailed. We have won hundreds of cases and helped clients from every corner of the world. We assist refugees across Canada.

100s
Cases successfully appealed across Canada
15
Days you have to file your notice of appeal
Fixed
Fees for appeals — you know the total upfront.
— 02 / WHAT WE DO

Two stages of an appeal. We handle both, end to end.

From the day the RPD's decision lands in your counsel's inbox, the clock starts. We file, we argue, and if needed, we take it further.

01 ─ STAGE ONE

Filing your appeal

If you would like to appeal your RPD decision you need to act fast. You generally have 15 days to file your notice of appeal with the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD). The RPD is no longer mailing decisions to claimants but rather to counsel where they were at the hearing.

The Notice of Appeal starts the appeal process. In the notice of appeal you can name your counsel and provide particulars about the decision you're appealing. The notice then needs to be served on the respective regional RAD IRB registry.

15-DAY DEADLINE Start filing
02 ─ STAGE TWO

Arguing your appeal

Legal arguments require references to caselaw, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and its regulations, to help legally prove your case and address the mistakes and errors the RPD made in their initial decision.

You should base your argument on the caselaw and evidence you want to cite. Your argument should cite caselaw and address the unresolved legal issues. At refugeeappeal.ca we have experience arguing and appealing every kind of refugee appeal issue with success. Our experienced lawyers have in-depth knowledge and years of experience to offer strategic advice.

WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS Build the argument
— 03 / OUR APPROACH

Strategic, technical, and personal — for every refugee appeal issue.

At refugeeappeal.ca we have experience arguing and appealing every kind of refugee appeal issue with success. Our experienced lawyers have in-depth knowledge and years of experience to offer strategic advice — grounded in caselaw, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and its regulations.

01

Grounded in caselaw

Every argument we file cites the relevant caselaw, statute, and regulations needed to legally prove your case and address the RPD's errors.

02

Detail-obsessed drafting

Refugee appeals are legally technical and very detailed. We treat the appellant's record as the case — because the RAD usually decides on the papers.

03

A real human, every time

You get a lawyer who reads your decision personally, explains your options in plain language, and is reachable when you need answers.

— 04 / THE PROCESS

What happens after you call us.

A clear path from the day you receive your RPD decision to a reasoned decision from the Refugee Appeal Division.

STEP 01

Free case review

Email us your RPD decision. We assess it confidentially and tell you, plainly, whether an appeal has merit.

DAY 1–3
STEP 02

Notice of Appeal

We prepare and serve the Notice of Appeal on the regional RAD IRB registry well inside your 15-day window.

DAY 1–15
STEP 03

Perfecting the appeal

We file written submissions, the appellant's record, supporting caselaw, and any new admissible evidence.

DAY 16–45
STEP 04

RAD decision

The RAD decides on the papers, or — in particular circumstances — convenes a hearing on specific issues.

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STEP 05

Next steps, if any

If refused, a judicial review at the Federal Court is possible within 15 days. We advise on every option.

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— 05 / FREQUENT QUESTIONS

Quick answers to the things most clients ask first.

If something here isn't covered, send us your decision and we'll answer in writing within 24 hours.

Q.01 Does filing a refugee appeal preserve my right to work, to stay and to access healthcare?

Yes, it does, if its filed properly and within the deadline.

Q.02 Can I ask for new evidence?

Yes, in particular circumstances you can ask for new evidence to be admitted.

Q.03 Can I ask for a hearing?

While the RAD generally reaches its decision through papers submissions, you may request a hearing.

Q.04 What if my refugee appeal is rejected?

You can judicially review a negative RAD refugee appeal to the Federal Court. You have 15 days from the date of refusal to begin the judicial review process in Federal Court.

You may also be able to apply for a humanitarian and compassionate grounds application (often referred to as an H&C application).

— 06 / GET STARTED

Send us your decision. We'll take it from there.

We assist refugees across Canada. From anywhere in the country, e-mail us your decision for a free review and assessment — confidentially, with no obligation. We provide fixed fees for appeals, so you know the total upfront.

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