Eligible refugee claimants may appeal a negative Refugee Protection Division decision to the Refugee Appeal Division. RAD proceedings are generally record-based and strict filing requirements apply.
What we review
- Whether the claimant has a statutory right of appeal
- Notice and appellant record deadlines
- Errors of fact, law or mixed fact and law
- Admissibility of proposed new evidence
- Whether an oral hearing may be warranted
The appeal memorandum should identify material reviewable errors rather than simply repeat the refugee narrative.
Current information matters
Immigration criteria, document requirements and public policies can change. Advice should be based on the rules and facts applicable when you apply.