Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada. Central Region
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET3548 | Last Full Update: 27 Aug 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-954-1000 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-790-0581 |
| Fax | 416-954-1165 |
| Website | www.irb-cisr.gc.ca |
| Agency Information | |
| Legal Status | (40) Federal Government |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID19 -- special temporary measures regarding suspension of in-person meetings and how to correspond with the board, irb-cisr.gc.ca/en/news/2020/Pages/special-temporary-measures-covid-19.aspx Refugee Protection Division -- panel determines refugee claims * claimants may be represented by legal counsel * if determined eligible by Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada or Canada Border Services Agency, the claim is referred to a Refugee Determination hearing * upon positive evaluation of claim, refugee status will be confirmed and application for landed immigrant status may proceed * appeals of negative decisions reviewed by Refugee Appeal Division * for claims made before December 15, 2012 refer to processes for legacy claims, contact Legacy Office at 1-833-534-2292 Immigration Appeal Division -- hears appeals on immigration-related matters including sponsorships, removal orders, and residency obligations Immigration Division -- conducts detention reviews and admissibility hearings for persons believed to be inadmissible or removable from Canada * located at 385 Rexdale Blvd, 1-833-222-0408, fax 416-744-4274 Any person receiving a decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board may seek leave to appeal to the Federal Court of Canada |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm |
| Areas Served | Ontario - except Ottawa and Kingston |
| Eligibility | Refugee claimants, immigration appellants and persons believed to be in contravention of immigration legislation |
| Application | Request for refugee status can be made at any port of entry into Canada * an individual already in Canada may make a claim at an inland office of Canada Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada -- see separate entry * claim may also be made at admissibility hearing or a review of detention |
| Languages | English; French; Other - interpreters for other languages |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and King St E |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Barrier-free washroom including door and stall |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Newcomers |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Immigration / Sponsorship ; Refugees |
| Service Categories | Federal Administrative Tribunals ~ Immigration Issues ; Federal Government Departments ~ Immigration Issues ; Federal Government Information Services ~ Immigration Issues ; Immigration Appeals Adjudication ; Legislation Information ~ Immigration Issues ; Refugee Appeals/Judicial Review Adjudication ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees |