Refugee & Asylum
Seeking asylum in Canada means asking for protection because it is no longer safe for you to remain in your home country. Asylum, another term for protection, involves requesting refugee status under specific conditions.
You may be eligible to seek refugee protection if returning to your home country puts you at risk due to:
- A well-founded fear of persecution
- The danger of torture
- Threats to your life
- The risk of cruel or unusual treatment or punishment
There are two main steps in the process of submitting a refugee (asylum) claim.
How It Works
