Common Questions
I came into Canada as a visitor but I am afraid to go home because of things that happened to me in my country. Will I be allowed to stay in Canada?
Question:
I came to Canada as a visitor but I am afraid to go home because of things that happened to me in my country. Will I be allowed to stay in Canada?
Answer:
You may be able to get refugee protection in Canada. There are rules about who can make a refugee claim and who can be accepted as a refugee. So you should get advice from a legal clinic or a lawyer who knows refugee law.
Get legal advice as soon as possible. A delay could make it seem as if you are not really afraid to return home. And if you are ordered to leave Canada, it will be too late to make a claim.
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Resource notes:
The information in this resource reflects recent changes about refugee determination procedures and applies to refugee claims started on or after December 15, 2012.
