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Refugee Cases
There are five grounds of persecution, recognized by the international community: race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group and political opinion, or if the person may be subjected to cruel and unusual punishment or risk to life. When someone claims refugee status, there must be a relation between the fear of persecution and one of the five grounds. They usually must show that their country cannot offer protection in any capacity.
The Refugee Protection Division, usually at a hearing, will decide whether the ground referred to is genuine or not, or whether there are other grounds of persecution.
In Canada, the refugee claimants are allowed to work and earn their own living until their case is heard by the Refugee Protection Division. If their case is approved, they are allowed to apply for permanent resident status. You may be deemed as a Refugee or a Person in Need of Protection under the following:
Refugees selected Abroad
In-Canada Refugee Program
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
Summit Immigration consulting group deals with all cases that may fall
within the Refugee Protection Division guidelines.
Refugee Claims
Canada, America and Britain seek to help those who are in danger of torture or cruel treatment, or whose lives are at risk by offering asylum to those with legitimate claims and need for protection. Our role is to provide caring and sensitive support to the refugee claimant in every way possible, and provide the best representation in their application for Refugee Protection in any of these countries. Please note that we are only able to assist refugee applicants who are able to arrive in Canada, as we regrettably are not equipped to work with clients who are unable to travel to Canada.
The claimant must face a substantial danger of torture, a risk to their life or a risk of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment, not faced by everyone in their country, and not part of lawful sanctions or inadequate health / medical care. They must be unable or unwilling to avail themselves of the protection of that country, and are fearful of returning to their own country. They must not be safe in any part of their country.
Canada uses a definition of Refugee from the 1951 Geneva Convention, which states a refugee is someone who is outside their home country and has a well-founded fear of being persecuted for one of the Refugee Convention grounds: race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. Canada also allows claims on the basis of persecution for gender or sexual orientation.
If you feel that you need to make a refugee claim, contact us so that we can review your situation at no cost or obligation to you. All inquiries are confidential.
