A PRRA allows an eligible person facing removal to present risk evidence to IRCC. A person cannot initiate one at will; CBSA must notify the person that they may apply, and eligibility and waiting-period rules apply.
Issues requiring careful review
- Written CBSA notification and eligibility
- Filing and submission deadlines
- New evidence and developments since prior decisions
- Sections 96 and 97 risk analysis
- Whether a regulatory stay of removal applies
How we prepare the matter
- Obtain the complete procedural history, decisions, notices and prior submissions.
- Build a detailed chronology and identify inconsistencies or missing evidence.
- Apply the governing legal test to the claimant’s particular facts.
- Develop corroborating, expert and country-condition evidence where relevant.
- Prepare focused written representations and hearing testimony within applicable deadlines.
Credibility and disclosure
Refugee proceedings often compare oral testimony with the Basis of Claim form, port-of-entry notes, immigration applications, documentary evidence and prior statements. An omission is not automatically fatal, but material differences should be identified early and explained truthfully with supporting evidence where available.
Frequently asked questions
Does every PRRA application stop removal?
No. A timely first PRRA after formal notification may carry a regulatory stay in defined circumstances. Subsequent, late and port-of-entry applications may not.
Can a positive result be guaranteed?
No. Refugee and protection decisions are made by the responsible tribunal or authority. Representation focuses on lawful strategy, reliable evidence, procedural fairness and clear submissions.
Where can I verify the governing procedure?
See the official Canadian government or Immigration and Refugee Board information. Current rules and the complete record must be checked before taking action.
Refugee law, procedures, country conditions and available remedies can change. Information on this page is general and is not a substitute for advice based on the complete record.