Glossary - Refugee Law
In Refugee Law
The Refugee Board can decide at a special hearing that a refugee claimant has “abandoned” their claim. This means that the claimant loses the right to make their claim. This could happen if a claimant does not follow all the rules about making a refugee claim. For example, if they do not file their Basis of Claim Form on time, do not show up for a hearing, or do not contact the Refugee Board when asked to do so.
In Immigration Law, Refugee Law
At an admissibility hearing, the Immigration Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board decides if a person is inadmissible to Canada. The Immigration Division decides this based on whether the person meets the legal requirements for the immigration status they want to get or keep.
An Immigration Division member looks at the evidence and decides whether the person:
- has the right to enter or remain in Canada, or
- should be ordered to leave.
For example, if a permanent resident is convicted of a serious crime, the Immigration Division can order that they be deported.
