Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Applications - Immigration Lawyers- 780.432.7000
Pre Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA)
Canada is committed to ensuring that people being removed from Canada are not sent to a country where they would be in danger or at risk of persecution.
Eligibility
An officer will determine whether you are eligible to apply for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA).
One year bar for certain refugee claimants and previous PRRA applicants: If you made a refugee claim or you previously applied for a PRRA and your application was rejected, abandoned or withdrawn, you may not apply for a PRRA unless at least 12 months have passed. If you come from a designated country, you cannot apply for a PRRA until at least 36 months have passed since your refugee claim or PRRA application was rejected, abandoned or withdrawn. In the event of a sudden change in country conditions, certain nationals may not have to wait 12 months to apply for a PRRA. Regulations have been developed to specify criteria which must be considered when determining whether or not an exemption should be granted.
At this time, your removal order will be suspended. This suspension will remain in effect until:
In reviewing your case, the officer will consider:
In the event of a sudden change in country conditions, the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism may exempt certain nationals from the bar on accessing a PRRA. Regulations have been developed to specify criteria which must be considered when determining whether or not an exemption should be granted.
If your Application is Accepted
If the PRRA officer accepts your application, you may receive the status of “protected person.” This means you can stay in Canada and you can apply to become a permanent resident.
If your Application is Rejected
If the PRRA officer rejects your application, you will receive a written notice. Your removal order comes into effect again and you may receive a reasonable period of time to ensure your departure from Canada. If your application is rejected, you may apply to the Federal Court of Canada for a review of the PRRA officer’s decision.
PRRA CANADA IMMIGRATION LAWYER EDMONTON ALBERTA
In all cases it is advisable to be represented by an immigration lawyer because these matters can be extremely complicated. The law firm of Ranbir Thind & Associates LLP has extensive experience representing clients in all areas of immigration law including PRRA applications. We invite you to phone us at 780.432.7000 or reach us online to book an appointment for a paid consultation (Initial consultation fee will be waived if retained) with qualified & experienced Immigration lawyer.
Canada is committed to ensuring that people being removed from Canada are not sent to a country where they would be in danger or at risk of persecution.
Eligibility
An officer will determine whether you are eligible to apply for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA).
One year bar for certain refugee claimants and previous PRRA applicants: If you made a refugee claim or you previously applied for a PRRA and your application was rejected, abandoned or withdrawn, you may not apply for a PRRA unless at least 12 months have passed. If you come from a designated country, you cannot apply for a PRRA until at least 36 months have passed since your refugee claim or PRRA application was rejected, abandoned or withdrawn. In the event of a sudden change in country conditions, certain nationals may not have to wait 12 months to apply for a PRRA. Regulations have been developed to specify criteria which must be considered when determining whether or not an exemption should be granted.
- See the list of countries to which an exemption to the bar on accessing a PRRA applies.
- See more information on the regulatory changes regarding Accessing a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment
- made a refugee claim that was determined to be ineligible for referral to the Immigration and Refugee Board because you came to came to Canada from a safe third country,
- were found to be a Convention refugee in another country, to which you may return,
- are a protected person (that is, you already have refugee protection in Canada),
- are subject to extradition (extradition is a formal request that Canada return a person to another country because they are a suspected or convicted criminal).
At this time, your removal order will be suspended. This suspension will remain in effect until:
- you notify Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) that you do not intend to apply for a PRRA,
- you miss the application deadline, or
- you apply for a PRRA and your application is rejected (or you withdraw or abandon your application).
In reviewing your case, the officer will consider:
- risk of persecution as defined in the Geneva Convention,
- danger of torture, and
- risk to your life or the risk that you may be subjected to cruel and unusual treatment or punishment.
In the event of a sudden change in country conditions, the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism may exempt certain nationals from the bar on accessing a PRRA. Regulations have been developed to specify criteria which must be considered when determining whether or not an exemption should be granted.
If your Application is Accepted
If the PRRA officer accepts your application, you may receive the status of “protected person.” This means you can stay in Canada and you can apply to become a permanent resident.
If your Application is Rejected
If the PRRA officer rejects your application, you will receive a written notice. Your removal order comes into effect again and you may receive a reasonable period of time to ensure your departure from Canada. If your application is rejected, you may apply to the Federal Court of Canada for a review of the PRRA officer’s decision.
PRRA CANADA IMMIGRATION LAWYER EDMONTON ALBERTA
In all cases it is advisable to be represented by an immigration lawyer because these matters can be extremely complicated. The law firm of Ranbir Thind & Associates LLP has extensive experience representing clients in all areas of immigration law including PRRA applications. We invite you to phone us at 780.432.7000 or reach us online to book an appointment for a paid consultation (Initial consultation fee will be waived if retained) with qualified & experienced Immigration lawyer.