Refugee claim accepted by cic hearing date set

[Frampe05]

Hope everyone is having a good Christmas holiday, well have a question I jst got accepted has a refugee claimant have a hearing date coming up in 15 days, tho I can't afford a lawyer now, have all the evidence arrest warrant that am wanted for persecution back in Uganda coz of my sexual orientation, have some more documents on whats going on back home to the people like me , I need advice if these are good enough for the claim and if can go to the hearing by myself and testify or I should jst let go of the claim since I can't afford the lawyer please help am racing with time am scared, never been to court in my life

 

[refugeeseeker]

If you cant afford.. Apply for legal aid.. They can arrange a lawyer too

 

[Yelsew]

Definitely call Legal Aid. If you are in Ontario, the toll-free number is 1 800 668-8258. They have been closed since Dec 23, but they re-open tomorrow morning (Wed Dec 28). I know someone in similar circumstances although from a different African country. She was supposed to have her hearing in early December, but it got postponed.

 

[Frampe05]

Hi thanks for the advice guys unfortunately legal aid denied my application and they have closed my case with them just found out this morning

 

[ovosaoleite]

Hi thanks for the advice guys unfortunately legal aid denied my application and they have closed my case with them just found out this morning

What?? I didn't even know they could 'deny' cases! Did they explain why? I was under the impression they provided legal help to everyone who can't afford it.

 

[Frampe05]

Hi everyone am now thinking of my witness to my claim to represent my claim in court, anyone on here with idea if this is possible he knows my case so well that why

 

[Frampe05]

Good evening everyone I had my refugee hearing rejected because the board member who was asking question didn't find any credibility to my claim not enough evidence to his satisfaction he said I am going to receive something in the mail in 2 weeks don't know what that is I was confused and am still confused don't know what next to do, is there anything I can do at this point. What of if I get a job and a company is willing to sponsor me lmia is that possible

 

[Samba010]

Good evening everyone I had my refugee hearing rejected because the board member who was asking question didn't find any credibility to my claim not enough evidence to his satisfaction he said I am going to receive something in the mail in 2 weeks don't know what that is I was confused and am still confused don't know what next to do, is there anything I can do at this point. What of if I get a job and a company is willing to sponsor me lmia is that possible

hi can you please tell me how long your hearing was had?

 

[Frampe05]

hi can you please tell me how long your hearing was had?

It took almost 3 hours

 

[refugeeseeker]

you need to get an lawyer asap. hopefully in the mail you will have an option to appeal it. But my suggestion is get an lawyer.

 

[Frampe05]

you need to get an lawyer asap. hopefully in the mail you will have an option to appeal it. But my suggestion is get an lawyer.
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Thanks I found one just waiting for the mail, although am curious why there was no one else in the hearing room apart from him and I, I feel if there was another member that would have helped in judging oh is it okay for only one member to here my claim from the board?

 

[refugeeseeker]

If you had a lawyer there would hve been one person and if u needed translator add one more...
But yes, member takes decision alone. Lawyer could qoute to consider accordin to law section

 

[Frampe05]

Can I still register for express entry while on refugee appeal waiting on decision?