Re—Course
Let us help you tell your compelling story to the IRB.
In Canada, each refugee claimant regardless of age, gender, or language, has to personally convince an adjudicator that they are in need of protection. So we created a free program to help claimants be prepared for that life-changing event.
Re—Course is for you if...
You are new to Canada
You have come to Canada from abroad hoping to find protection in Canada.
Submitted your Claim
You have already submitted your Basis of Claim form and story to the Immigration and Refugee Board.
An IRB hearing is booked
You have received a Notice of Hearing from the IRB which sets out the date and time for your refugee hearing.
Re-Course does not provide refugee claimants with legal advice. Instead, Re-Course is focused on providing a simulation experience, legal information and education, as well as emotional preparedness. All refugee claimants who sign up for Re-Course are expected to ask their representative for legal advice if they have one. Re—Course is not a partner or extension of the IRB and operates independent of the Canadian government.
“...the mock interview was extremely helpful. My hearing practice and feedback I got from your team members had a strong impact on my actual hearing. It enabled me to succeed.”
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Re—Course gets you ready in three key ways.
Recall
Securely upload your claim documents to our program and receive useful guides for sharing your story.
Recount
Participate in a fully simulated IRB practice hearing where you will share your story in order to gain realistic practice.
Reflect
Gain deeper insight into the way you present your claim through feedback and practice.
Additional Support
The Re—Course program is focused on preparing refugee claimants prepare for their IRB hearing. If there are needs outside of that there are other organizations that might be more helpful to you.
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Matthew House Toronto services
Founded by a refugee claimant, Helton Achaye and Matthew House in 2013, the Re-Course program partners with organizations serving refugees across Canada.
How much does a Re—Course cost?
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What are the Re—Course’s confidentiality policies?
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Can I receive legal advice from Re—Course?
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If I am appealing my IRB decision, can Re—Course help?
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I don’t speak English or French – can I still have use Re—Course?
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