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40,000+
Canada's annual target
12-24 mo
PR after protection
5 yr
PR to citizenship
IRB
In-Canada hearings
VMC prepares complete PR applications for Convention Refugees and Persons in Need of Protection.
Book consultation →Canada offers protection through multiple streams: resettlement from abroad and in-Canada refugee claims, all governed by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and the 1951 Refugee Convention.
VMC's Full Refugee Immigration Support
VMC's RCIC team assists with all refugee-related immigration matters, from documentation and evidence gathering for refugee claims, to PRRA submissions, to the complete PR application after a positive decision. Amanpreet Kaur is VMC's designated IRB Specialist and can assist with refugee claim representation. For complex hearing matters, VMC works in close referral partnership with licensed immigration lawyers.
Refugees can come to Canada from abroad (resettlement) or make a refugee claim after arriving in Canada (inland claim). Each pathway has different processes and timelines.
A positive IRB decision grants 'Convention Refugee' or 'Person in Need of Protection' status. This leads to permanent residence and eventually citizenship.
Protected persons and PRs can sponsor immediate family members. The One-Year Window provision provides a faster route for family members not included in the original claim.
Understanding the different streams helps you identify which applies to your situation.
Amanpreet Kaur is VMC's designated refugee and IRB specialist. She works directly with clients on refugee claim documentation, PRRA submissions, and the full PR application process after protection is granted. Having an in-house IRB specialist means your file is handled by someone with deep, dedicated expertise in refugee protection law, not a generalist.
If you are already in Canada and fear returning to your country, you may be able to make an inland refugee claim at a CBSA port of entry or IRCC inland office.
A PRRA is a safety assessment for people facing removal from Canada who claim they would face persecution, torture, or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment in their home country.
PRRA Eligibility - 12-Month Bar
If you had a refugee claim decided by the IRB (RPD or RAD), you generally cannot apply for PRRA for 12 months after that decision. There are exceptions for persons from certain designated countries. VMC can advise on your specific eligibility during a consultation.
Once you receive refugee protection in Canada, the path to permanent residence and eventual citizenship is clear. VMC assists at every stage.
Receive written decision from the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) granting Convention Refugee or Person in Need of Protection status.
Submit PR application to IRCC using protected person category. VMC prepares the complete application including schedule A, police certificates, and photographs.
Complete immigration medical examination with an IRCC-designated panel physician if not completed in the past 12 months.
IRCC reviews the PR application for inadmissibility (criminality, security, misrepresentation). Most protected persons receive PR within 12-24 months of application.
Apply for a Refugee Travel Document to travel internationally. Allows travel to most countries. Note: you generally should not return to your country of persecution.
Apply to sponsor immediate family members under the One-Year Window (OYW) within 1 year of becoming a protected person or receiving PR. Covers spouses, common-law partners, and dependent children.
VMC's licensed RCICs assist protected persons and refugees at the stages where RCIC assistance is authorized and most impactful.
VMC prepares complete, accurate permanent residence applications for Convention Refugees and Persons in Need of Protection, helping you move from protected status to PR as efficiently as possible.
Still have questions? Our licensed RCICs answer within 24 hours.
Book your Expert ConsultationGTA or anywhere in Canada: temporary status, PR strategy, employer files, or refusal review. We outline the plan before forms multiply.