After Bill C-12: major changes to Canada’s refugee pathway
The PRRA (Pre-Removal Risk Assessment) is becoming a key route
With the new C-12 legislation in effect, more and more claimants will be unable to reach the RPD (Refugee Protection Division) hearing stage, and the PRRA (Pre-Removal Risk Assessment) is gradually becoming one of the key routes. Because a PRRA is mostly a single submission that is decided directly, it has to be right the first time.
The key change: a much higher threshold for reaching a refugee hearing
The most immediate change is the threshold for reaching a refugee hearing. Those affected include, in particular:
- People who have already been in Canada for a longer period
- Claimants who do not meet the latest eligibility criteria
More and more claimants will be unable to reach the RPD (Refugee Protection Division) hearing stage.
The PRRA has become considerably more important
Under the new policy framework, the PRRA (Pre-Removal Risk Assessment) is gradually becoming one of the key routes.
Core features of a PRRA:
- A relatively short processing cycle
- Based mainly on written materials
- Mostly “submitted once, decided directly”
A PRRA is mostly a single submission that is decided directly, so it has to be right the first time.
A real case
- Protected Person status granted
- Able to go on to apply for Canadian permanent residence (PR)
- Remaining in Canada lawfully and planning for the future
How we can help
We provide:
- Case-specific risk assessment
- Systematic preparation of PRRA materials
- Strategic support through the whole process
An important reminder
Under the current policy, any misjudgment or rushed submission can have irreversible consequences.
Does this apply to you?
If any of the following describes your situation:
- You are not sure whether you are eligible
- Your refugee claim has been refused
- You are facing the risk of removal
- You want to know whether other feasible options remain
We recommend getting a professional assessment as early as possible.
We do not take every case; we focus only on cases that have a real possibility of success.
That is being responsible not only to our clients, but also to the result.
Contact us for a one-on-one assessment to clarify the routes open to you and your chances of success.
The content of this website is general information only and is not legal advice. Results depend on individual circumstances.
