Are You Eligible To Come To Canada As A Refugee?
Do you want to know if you are eligible to come to Canada as a refugee? The CIC published a basic outline of the requirements to apply for a refugee status. According to the CIC, applicants must fall under one of two classes. The classes are:
- Convention refugee abroad class. To qualify for this class, you must be:
- Living outside your home country
- Cannot return back due to persistent persecution based on
- Religion
- Race
- Political stance
- Sexuality
- Nationality
- Country of asylum class. To qualify for this class, you must be:
- Living outside your home country or country of living
- Seriously affected by civil war or armed conflict
- Denied basic human rights consistently
For more information on who is not eligible and how to apply, click here.
