Legal resources

This sections contains papers on key legal concepts and procedural matters in immigration and refugee proceedings before the Board.

Refugee claims

• Interpretation of the Convention Refugee Definition in the Case Law (March 2019)
• Assessment of Credibility in Claims for Refugee Protection (January 2004)
• Consolidated Grounds in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Persons in Need of Protection - Danger of Torture (May 2002)
• Consolidated Grounds in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Persons in Need of Protection - Risk to Life or Risk of Cruel and Unusual Treatment or Punishment (May 2002)
• Claimant’s Kit

Refugee appeals

• Interpretation of the Convention Refugee Definition in the Case Law (March 2019​)
• Assessment of Credibility in Claims for Refugee Protection (January 2004)
• Consolidated Grounds in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Persons in Need of Protection - Danger of Torture (May 2002)
• Consolidated Grounds in the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act: Persons in Need of Protection - Risk to Life or Risk of Cruel and Unusual Treatment or Punishment (May 2002)

Immigration Appeals

• ARCHIVED - Removal Order Appeals (January 2009)
• ARCHIVED - Sponsorship Appeals (January 2008)