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#*Other options for getting legal help include contacting the [[Law Students Legal Advice Program]] or retaining a lawyer or immigration consultant privately. | #*Other options for getting legal help include contacting the [[Law Students Legal Advice Program]] or retaining a lawyer or immigration consultant privately. | ||
#To start your refugee claim: | #To start your refugee claim: | ||
#*If you are at an airport or at a Canadian border crossing, start your claim by telling a Canadian Border Services Agency officer that you want to make a refugee claim. | #*If you are at an airport or at a Canadian border crossing, start your claim by telling a Canadian Border Services Agency officer that you want to make a refugee claim. You will be interviewed by the Canada Border Services Agency. | ||
#*If you are already in Canada, go to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada office to start your claim. To find a list of offices see [[Citizenship and Immigration Canada]]. Go to the reception counter and explain that you | #*If you are already in Canada, go to a Citizenship and Immigration Canada office to start your claim. To find a list of offices see [[Citizenship and Immigration Canada]]. Go to the reception counter and explain that you | ||
want to make a refugee claim | want to make a refugee claim. You will be asked to fill out an immigration form and will be interviewed by an officer. The interview could take place when you first make your claim or you might get an appointment to return for an interview. | ||
==What happens next== | ==What happens next== | ||
1. | 1. | ||
2. You should complete the immigration form and answer questions at your interview carefully and truthfully. The information you provide will be used at your refugee hearing. Keep a copy of the form for your records. | 2. You should complete the immigration form and answer questions at your interview carefully and truthfully. The information you provide will be used at your refugee hearing. Keep a copy of the form for your records. | ||
