In Canada Resources
Explore this resources if you are considering in submitting a refugee claim in Canada
We walk alongside LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants with care, respect, and a commitment to dignity. While our capacity is limited and we are not an emergency service, we prioritize individuals currently living in British Columbia and do our best to respond when we’re able.
MyRefugeeClaim.com
My Refugee Claim is for people making refugee claims in Canada.
My Refugee Claim offers three resources – this website, the Orientation Booklet, and Ready Tours – to help you get informed, connected, and prepared throughout your refugee claim journey.
IRB Videos
This video introduces the IRB Ready Tours video series. Learn what each of the four videos covers, and how they can help you better understand the refugee protection process and prepare for your hearing with the Refugee Protection Division.
Queer Refugee Hearings Program Toolkit
Information for LGBTQIA+ Americans Looking to Move
This recorded information session offers accurate, up-to-date guidance to help you understand your options, assess potential risks, and consider key factors involved in making an informed decision.
Refugee Claim Process Toolkit: Pre, During and Post Claim
This resource is designed for frontline workers to better understand the refugee claim process and effectively support their clients throughout the journey. The toolkit is divided into three key stages: pre-claim preparation, during the claim process, and post-claim steps.
Other Resources
We walk alongside LGBTQIA+ refugee claimants with care, respect, and a commitment to dignity. While our capacity is limited and we are not an emergency service, we prioritize individuals currently living in British Columbia and do our best to respond when we’re able.
Step by Step- Understanding the refugee process in BC
Health Care with IFHP
LGBTQ+ organizations supporting LGBTQIA+ refugees in Canada
Guideline 9 – LGBTQIA+ Refugee Claim Process