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==Where to get help== | ==Where to get help== | ||
See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]] of this Guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | See the [[Resource List for Legal Help for British Columbians|Resource List]] of this Guide for a list of helpful resources. Your best bets are: | ||
* [[Legal Aid Representation|Legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>]], to see if you qualify for legal aid. | *[[Legal Aid Representation|Legal aid <span class="noglossary">representation</span>]], to see if you qualify for legal aid. | ||
* [[Citizenship and Immigration Canada]], which has information for [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2096 Refugee Claims in Canada], explaining who can apply for refugee status from inside Canada, how to apply, and what happens next. | *[[Citizenship and Immigration Canada]], which has information for [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2096 Refugee Claims in Canada], explaining who can apply for refugee status from inside Canada, how to apply, and what happens next. | ||
* [[WelcomeBC Settlement Services Map]] to find agencies that provide services to immigration and refugee claimants. | *[[WelcomeBC Settlement Services Map]] to find agencies that provide services to immigration and refugee claimants. | ||
* The [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program]] immigration clinics, if you live in the Lower Mainland. | *The [[Law Students' Legal Advice Program]] immigration clinics, if you live in the Lower Mainland. | ||
* | *"[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/2490 Refugee Hearing Preparation: A Guide for Refugee Claimants]", from Kinbrace Community Society, explains how to prepare for a refugee hearing. | ||
* An online tool, [http://www.vrsa.ca/refugee_claim_process.php?id=1 Refugee Claim Process], is provided by the Vancouver Refugee Services Alliance. | *An online tool, [http://www.vrsa.ca/refugee_claim_process.php?id=1 Refugee Claim Process], is provided by the Vancouver Refugee Services Alliance. | ||
* Clicklaw for more resources listed under the common question "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1060 We want to start a refugee claim in Canada]." | *Clicklaw for more resources listed under the common question "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/question/commonquestion/1060 We want to start a refugee claim in Canada]." | ||
Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | Before meeting with a lawyer or advocate, complete the form [[Preparing for Your Interview]] included in this Guide. Make sure you bring copies of all documents relating to your case. | ||