Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is Canada's largest independent administrative tribunal. It is responsible for making well-reasoned decisions on immigration and refugee matters, efficiently, fairly and in accordance with the law. The IRB decides, among other responsibilities, who needs refugee protection among the thousands of claimants who come to Canada annually. Learn more

Learn how COVID-19 restrictions are affecting our operations

COVID-19 : Important information

Update as of Novem​ber 18, 2022:

• The IRB has now published Practice Notice: Scheduling of virtual, hybrid, and in-person hearings at the IRB on its website, and it is now in effect for hearings to be held on October 18, 2022, or later.
• updated health and safety measures are now in place
  

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The IRB is monitoring public health guidance and will make adjustments as required. Please continue to look for updates on this page.

Learn more about how COVID-19 is impacting those who appear before the Board.

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Claims, appeals, admissibility hearings, detention reviews​

Make a claim for refugee protection

This involves making a claim; submitting the necessary documentation; attending a hearing; and finally, awaiting a decision

Detention reviews and admissibility hearings

Information concerning the procedures for Admissibility Hearings and Detention Reviews, as well as legal decisions and guidelines

 

Filing a refugee appeal or responding to a Minister's appeal

Learn about filing a Notice of Appeal and completing your Appellant's Record

Filing an immigration appeal

Information on filing a Notice of Appeal and preparing for your appeal hearing

 

Making a complaint to the IRB

Information on making a complaint about the conduct of a member, an unauthorized paid representative or an interpreter​

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News

• IRB Acts to Address Misconduct by an Interpreter
  2023-01-27

• 2023-2025 Accessibility Plan
  2023-01-06

• The new IAD Rules have now been published in the Canada Gazette, Part II
  2023-01-05

• Temporary Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada office closures
  2022-12-22

• Recruitment campaign for Immigration Appeal Division and Refugee Appeal Division members
  2022-12-07

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