⏰ Refugee Claim Refused? Your Next Step May Have a Very Short Deadline
⏰ Refugee Claim Refused? Your Next Step May Have a Very Short Deadline Category: Canadian Immigration | Refugee Appeals Last Updated: August 2026 Reading Time: Approx. 9 minutes By: CanBridge Law After months of waiting and preparing, receiving a negative refugee decision can be devastating. Some people need a few days before they can even read the reasons. Unfortunately, refugee appeal and court deadlines may not give them much time. The first step is therefore practical: save the decision, note the date it was received and have the written reasons reviewed promptly. Why the Written Reasons Matter “Refused” is only the result. The strategy depends on why the claim was refused. The RPD may have made findings concerning credibility, identity, state protection, internal flight alternative, delay, documentary evidence, exclusion or another legal issue. A useful appeal or review addresses the actual reasoning—not simply the claimant's disagreement with the outcome. ...