Forms

Applicable to all refugee and immigration matters

This page offers a collection of forms for refugee claims, appeals, immigration appeals and detentions that will allow you to complete your process.

Most of the forms available on this site are PDF forms that can be completed directly on-screen. Forms requiring signatures must be printed. Print or save the forms and then submit them following the instructions found on the forms.

If you have any questions concerning these forms, please read our instructions for Adobe PDF page or contact us.

Refugee appeals

The RAD is temporarily not requiring signatures on documents and RAD forms submitted in support of an appeal in order to expand the use of electronic communication with the RAD and promote physical distancing.

Appellant's Record Form pursuant to Rule 3 of the Refugee Appeal Division Rules
The Refugee Appeal Division developed a new form for the purpose of helping appellants to prepare and perfect their appeal in accordance with the Refugee Appeal Division Rules.
Notice of Appeal Form
The Notice of Appeal Form is required to appeal a final decision of the Refugee Protection Division.
Checklist for the Appellant's Record Submitted to the RAD
The Checklist Form helps appellants prepare and assemble the necessary documents for the Appellant's Record.
Notification of Withdrawal of an Appeal
Pursuant to rule 47(2) of the Refugee Appeal Division Rules, if the requirements set out in rule 7 or 13, as the case may be, for deciding an appeal have not been met, an appellant may withdraw an appeal by notifying the Division in writing.
Affidavit Form
Pursuant to rule 37(4) of the Refugee Appeal Division Rules, any evidence that the party wants the Division to consider with a written application must be given in an affidavit or statutory declaration that accompanies the application.
Application for an Extension of Time to Respond to an Appeal
If you are unable to file your notice of intent to respond and your respondent's record on time, you have to make an application to the RAD for an Extension of Time to File a Response to an Appeal.
Application for an Extension of Time to File or Perfect an Appeal
If you are unable to file your notice of appeal and your appellant's record on time, you have to make an application to the RAD for an Extension of Time to File or Perfect an Appeal.

Refugee claims

Request for Adjudication by the Gender Related Task Force
Claimants and counsel may use the form to request that a claim be reviewed and considered for adjudication by the Gender Related Task Force.
Request for File-Review Processing
Claimants and counsel may use the Request for File-Review Processing Form to request that a claim be reviewed and considered for potential processing under the file-review process.
Appointment of a Designated Representative for Accompanied Minors
The Appointment of a Designated Representative for Accompanied Minors Form is to confirm if you agree or refuse to act as a designated representative for your accompanied children of less than 18 years old that are claiming refugee protection.
Basis of Claim Form
The purpose of the BOC Form is to present your refugee protection claim to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD).
Intention to Proceed Form for Legacy Claims
This form is to notify the Legacy Task Force that you intend to proceed with your claim.
New Medical Certificate Form for Refugee Claimants before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
The Medical Certificate form is available for use by claimants before the RPD who were unable or will be unable, for medical reasons, to attend a hearing or submit a BOC form on time.
Application to Change the Location of a Proceeding
This application should be completed for requests to have the location of a proceeding changed to an office of the Refugee Protection Division in another city in Canada.
Notice of Withdrawal of a Claim for Refugee Protection
This form is to notify the Refugee Protection Division of the withdrawal of your claim.
List of Minister's Documents
The List of Minister's Documents was designed to assist the Minister's representatives to meet the requirements of the Refugee Protection Rules with respect to the submission of documents.
List of Claimant's Documents
The List of Claimant's Documents was designed to assist claimants or their counsel to meet the requirements of the Refugee Protection Rules with respect to the submission of documents.

Immigration appeals

Notice of appeal – removal order appeal
This Notice of Appeal form is required to appeal a removal order received at an admissibility hearing or at an examination.
Notice of appeal – residency obligation appeal
This Notice of Appeal form is required to appeal a decision made outside of Canada that a permanent resident did not meet their residency obligation.
Notice of appeal – sponsorship appeal
This Notice of Appeal form is required to appeal the refusal of an application for a permanent resident visa for a sponsored family member.
Confirmation of Hearing Needs
This Confirmation of Hearing Needs form may be used to inform the IAD of interpreter and witness needs for a hearing.
Notice of Withdrawal of Appeal
The Notice of Withdrawal form may only be used if no substantive evidence has been accepted in the hearing of the appeal.

Detention reviews

Application to vary conditions of release
If you believe there is a reason why the conditions of release should be changed or cancelled, you may use this form to make the request.
Bondsperson Information
The Bondsperson Information form was created to help provide information required at the detention review hearing.

Other

Requests from the Indian Consulate

To obtain a letter from the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada for the purpose of attesting to whether you have submitted a claim for refugee protection, please fill out this form (PDF, 325 KB).

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Applicable to all refugee and immigration matters

Refugee appeals

Refugee claims

Immigration appeals

Detention reviews

Other

Requests from the Indian Consulate

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Forms

​Applicable to all refugee and immigration matters

Refugee appeals

Refugee claims

Immigration appeals

Detention reviews

Other

Requests from the Indian Consulate

Thank you for your help!

Applicable to all refugee and immigration matters