After your hearing

After your hearing, the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) may:

• tell you right away if your claim is accepted or rejected
• tell you that the decision will be sent in writing later

Your claim was accepted

If the IRB accepts your claim, you get protected person status. This means you can stay in Canada and apply to become a permanent resident.

Apply for permanent residence

Your claim was rejected

If the IRB rejects your claim, you may have to leave Canada.

Review options for rejected claims