Good morning,
We are reaching out today to let you know that the Asylum Program Division of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will be offering additional sessions of the technical briefings on refugee claim processes. The technical briefing was developed to help front-line workers and government organizations gain a better understanding of the procedures involved in processing refugee claims submitted by asylum seekers, as well as the supports and services they may be able to access while their claim is being processed. Please note that the information sessions are geared towards front-line workers and public servants from various community organizations and municipal, provincial, and other governmental organizations who work with asylum seekers.
Our briefings are virtual and last about 30 minutes. We also allow time after the presentation for questions. Below is an overview of what is covered.
- Introduction to the Canadian Refugee Protection Programs
- Quick overview of the refugee resettlement and asylum programs
- Overview of the asylum application process
2. Key information for refugee claimants
- Application guides
- Representation
- Change of address
3. Two asylum processes by which a refugee claim can be processed
- IRCC Inland STEP Process
- CBSA One-Touch Process
4. Access & Coverages
- Work Permit
- Study Permit
- Interim Federal Health Program
5. Supports
- Direct Financial Support
- Housing
- ESDC Job Bank
- Settlement Program
6. Sample of key asylum documents
7. Q&A Session
- Opportunity for attendees to ask questions and seek clarifications
*Please note that all the briefing sessions provide the same information, covering all that is listed above. The technical briefings are not to be recorded or transcribed.
Upcoming technical briefing dates
- Tuesday, October 7: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (Eastern time) – in ENGLISH
- Tuesday, November 4: 10:30 to 11:30 am (Eastern time) – in ENGLISH
- Tuesday, November 18: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (Eastern time) – in FRENCH
- Tuesday, December 2: 10:30 to 11:30 am (Eastern time) – in ENGLISH
- Tuesday, January 13: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (Eastern time) – in ENGLISH
- Tuesday, January 20: 10:30 to 11:30 am (Eastern time) – in FRENCH
- Tuesday, February 3: 10:30 to 11:30 am (Eastern time) – in ENGLISH
- Tuesday, March 3: 1:30 to 2:30 pm (Eastern time) – in ENGLISH
- Tuesday, March 17: 10:30 to 11:30 am (Eastern time) – in FRENCH
*Sessions are not bilingual – please take note of the language of the briefing, which is specified for each date.
If you would like to participate, please reply to IRCC.AsylumProgramEngagement-EngagementProgrammeAsile.IRCC@cic.gc.ca with your name and organization and specify which session you wish to attend.