COW – Claim Processing Times (IRB) – May 28, 2026
- Canada has a legal obligation to assess asylum claims for eligibility.
- Eligible claims are then reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB), an independent administrative tribunal.
- Processing times vary depending on case complexity, evidence, and system volume.
- There's no guarantee that a claimant will be granted protection and allowed to stay in Canada.
- The IRB has experienced, highly trained decision makers who apply clear rules to the cases before them.
- Claimants must demonstrate a well-founded fear of persecution or serious harm.
- Decisions are based on the facts of each case, the evidence provided and Canadian immigration law.
- The IRB also reports publicly on decisions and outcomes.