Oct 21, 2024 3 min. read
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Canada generally does not accept unaccompanied minors for resettlement. However, there are some exceptions when the child has extended family in Canada.Learn more
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Sep 16, 2024 3 min. read
Can I travel outside Canada as a refugee?
Yes. If you're in Canada as a refugee, you can travel outside the country, but until you become a Canadian citizen, there are a few things to consider.Learn more -
Mar 22, 2024 2 min. read
Do resettled refugees receive support on travel arrangements for pets?
No. Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will not support travel arrangements for pets unless it involves a service animal.Learn more -
Jun 16, 2023 4 min. read
What is the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA)?
The Safe Third Country Agreement between Canada and the United States (U.S.) is part of the U.S.–Canada Smart Border
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Apr 27, 2023 2 min. read
What are the rights and responsibilities of permanent residents of Canada?
Refugees who come to Canada through a resettlement program (Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program or Government-Assisted Refugees Program) become permanent residents when they arrive in Canada. Therefore, they have the same rights and duties as any other permanent resident of Canada.Learn more -
Mar 30, 2023 5 min. read
What does the refugee resettlement process look like?
It is important to keep in mind that a person cannot apply directly to Canada for resettlement as a refugee. They first need to be referred.
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Dec 02, 2022 2 min. read
What is a refugee status document?
The refugee status document is proof that a person has been officially recognized as a refugee in their country of asylum.Learn more -
Dec 01, 2022 2 min. read
What does the arrivals process look like for sponsored refugees?
When sponsored refugees arrive in Canada, an officer from the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) meets them.Learn more -
Nov 30, 2022 4 min. read
How does the Canadian Refugee protection system work?
A refugee is a person who has fled their own country because they are at risk of serious human rights violations and persecution there. They are unable to return and are in need of protection.