Pre-removal risk assessment

In some cases, you may be eligible to apply for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA) if you’re being removed from Canada.

We use PRRAs to make sure you’re not being removed to a country where:

you would be at risk of persecution
you would be in danger of torture
there would be a risk to your life or of cruel and unusual treatment or punishment

Sections

Who can apply: Find out if you’re eligible
How to apply: Find out how to complete and submit your application
After you apply: Learn about what to expect after you submit your PRRA application, including if you can work, and if you have access to health coverage
If you are invited to a hearing: What to expect and how to prepare for your hearing
Decision on your application: Find out what happens once a decision is made on your application

2026-03-05