Refugee Appeals Services
A Refusal Is Not the End. We Fight for Your Second Chance.
If your claim was denied by the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), UMPC LAW provides the rigorous legal advocacy you need to challenge the decision and protect your future in Canada.
Overview of the Legal Issue
Receiving a negative decision on your refugee claim is heartbreaking and terrifying. You may feel like your options have run out, but the Canadian legal system provides a specific pathway for review called the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD).
The RAD is designed to correct errors made during your initial hearing. However, this is not a “do-over” or a new hearing. It is a highly technical, paper-based review where you must prove that the decision-maker made mistakes in law or fact. You have a very short window—only 15 days from receiving your written reasons—to file an appeal. Missing this deadline can lead to a removal order becoming enforceable.
How UMPC LAW Helps
We move fast to preserve your rights. An appeal requires a lawyer who can analyze the decision with a magnifying glass to find the specific errors that can overturn the refusal. Our approach includes:
Transcript Analysis
We listen to the audio recording of your original hearing to catch mistakes, misunderstandings, or translation errors that hurt your case.
Legal Strategy
We identify whether the RPD member ignored key evidence, misapplied legal tests, or violated procedural fairness.
New Evidence Assessment
In rare cases, we can introduce “new evidence” that was not reasonably available during your first hearing. We evaluate if your situation qualifies.
The Legal Process
What to Expect
- Immediate Intake: You must contact us as soon as you receive your decision. Every hour counts.
- Filing the Notice: We file the “Notice of Appeal” within the strict 15-day deadline to stop any deportation actions.
- Perfecting the Appeal: We have a limited time (typically 30 to 45 days) to submit the “Appellant’s Record.” This includes our detailed legal arguments explaining exactly why the original decision was wrong.
- The Decision: The RAD will review our written arguments. They can either confirm the refusal, substitute a new positive decision (granting you status), or send the case back for a new hearing.
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Your First Step: The Strategy Session
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