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You can update your BOC anytime up until 10 days before your hearing but I preferred to update now. Same thing happened with me as well, first of all I changed my lawyer and update my BOC with more detail because it is essential that you must explain what happened with you.

Yes you can transfer your file to Toronto office. Firstly, you need to make request for transferring your file at the IRB Montreal.

You need to get proof to show your life is in danger

You'll have 3 following options after appeal refusal: 1) Apply for PRRA (According to lawyers only 5 to 6% cases get approvals) 2) Apply for H&C (Slim chances) 3) Return to your home country (I'm sorry to say that)

if you feel your case is well grounded to win the appeal then you should consult with your lawyer which option is the best for you. Not all people knows that if RPD gave you negative decision based on inconsistencies, then your chances of getting approval for H&C are slim.

you can only win appeal if board member did erred by law on your case.

you may answer to the question you mentioned in your post is you come to Canada because that time you only have possession of Canadian valid visa so you traveled here to save your life. I don't know exactly your circumstances how you entered in the country but don't worry if you have a lawyer...

When did judge told you that she'll give answer orally? at the beginning of your hearing?

What I do understand from experience is if case seems good to judge, they make their decision before the hearing and if everything goes well they just have add some points in the decision which can be done in 15 to 20 mins but if you answered the question of judge which he feels it is...

You'll get accepted and please don't forget to to share with us your experience.

Hi everyone, Today I spoke to my lawyer from legal aid regarding my eligibility after started working, I asked him how much do I have to pay from now for my case and he replied I need to switch to private lawyer as he is only working for legal aid and cannot take private clients. I don't know...

I'm working at CPA's firm.

I applied online, I'm in Montreal.

Really, is it your first work permit or it was extension?

I think now they giving 2 years work permits due to IRB backlog. I got 2 years work permit.

@eeshoo First you need to understand what you need to do, here forum members can only advise you. only you know your circumstances better than anyone. If you want to move to ontario to get help from legal aid then you have to submit your claim in ontario. You have to find out by yourself if...

Wishing you all the best for your hearing. Please do share with us your experience.

I do agree on this receiving social assistance has nothing to do with your refugee application but I believed refugee claimants have to show their efforts to get the job or at least try to find the job because they have work permits and should not be burden on Canadian government. Secondly if...

I had attended french class in Montreal, where I got chance to meet some more refugee claimants. During casual conversation one claimant told me that she even didn't start her job haunting as yet because she don't want to do a job now and she will start job haunting in next summer. She is...

Sorry crime and insecurities doesn't count as persecution because it is generalized risk for everyone who is live in South Africa. I lived in South Africa for 6 years I know what you are talking about but claiming asylum you need to show you are at personalized risk.