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#If you are at an airport or at a Canadian border crossing, start your refugee 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 at an airport or at a Canadian border crossing, start your refugee 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]] in the [[Resource Guide]]. Go to the reception counter and explain that you want to make a refugee claim. | #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]] in the [[Resource Guide]]. Go to the reception counter and explain that you 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. | #You will be asked to fill out an immigration form and you 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. | ||
#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. | #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. | ||
#The officer will assess whether you are eligible to make a refugee claim. If you are eligible, your case will be referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and you will be given a Personal Information Form to complete. | #The officer will assess whether you are eligible to make a refugee claim. If you are eligible, your case will be referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada and you will be given a Personal Information Form to complete. | ||