Refugee protection (asylum) in Canada
You can ask Canada for refugee protection if it’s unsafe for you to return to your home country and you’re in Canada (including airports and border crossings). Asking for refugee protection is also called claiming asylum.
Claiming asylum isn’t a shortcut to help you immigrate to Canada or stay here longer.
If Canada decides you don’t need protection, you need to leave the country.
If you lie on your claim, you could be banned from returning.
If you return to your home country you risk:
- having your claim rejected (if your claim is still being processed)
- losing your protected person status (if your claim is accepted)