Additional Support

A few more resources to help you prepare for your hearing.

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My Refugee Claim

Provides a Refugee Hearing Preparation Guide with step-by-step instructions available in 11 languages and virtual READY tours to learn how to best prepare for your hearing.

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Meet Gary

"Gary" is a made-up virtual Refugee Board Member. Through 6 Big Ideas this site teaches how Gary sees refugee claimants and what makes him wary as well as 12 Things That Help to calm Gary's suspicions.

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Legal Aid Ontario & Refugee Law Office

Gives information about applying for refugee status and completing your basis of claim. May pay for claimants lawyer if they qualify for legal aid services.

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Queer Refugee Hearings Program Toolkit

A guide to prepare your refugee claim based on sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, and/or sex characteristics.

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