Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is Canada's largest independent administrative tribunal. It is responsible for making well-reasoned decisions on immigration and refugee matters, efficiently, fairly and in accordance with the law. The IRB decides, among other responsibilities, who needs refugee protection among the thousands of claimants who come to Canada annually.
Services and information
Make a claim for refugee protection
This involves making a claim; submitting the necessary documentation; attending a hearing; and finally, awaiting a decision
Detention reviews and admissibility hearings
Information concerning the procedures for Admissibility Hearings and Detention Reviews, as well as legal decisions and guidelines
Filing a refugee appeal or responding to a Minister's appeal
Learn about filing a Notice of Appeal and completing your Appellant's Record
Hearings at the IRB
Get ready for your virtual hearing with helpful tips and instructions on how to set up and use Microsoft Teams. Make a request for a hybrid or in-person hearing. Observe a virtual hearing
Filing an immigration appeal
Information on filing a Notice of Appeal and preparing for your appeal hearing
Making a complaint to the IRB
Information on making a complaint about the conduct of a member, an unauthorized paid representative or an interpreter
Contact us
Chairperson
Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer
Deputy Chairperson RPD
Deputy Chairperson ID
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Deputy Chairperson RAD
Deputy Chairperson of the IAD
Ombudsperson