The Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) considers appeals of decisions made by the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) to allow or reject claims for refugee protection. The
RAD hears 2 kinds of appeals:
- Appeals from refugee claimants – your refugee claim was denied by the
RPD and you want to appeal.
- Minister’s appeals – your refugee claim was approved by the
RPD, and the Minister's appealing that decision. You have the right to respond and file documents.
Services and information
Types of appeals at the
RAD, who can appeal, who can’t appeal, the appeals process overview, representation, designated representatives, official languages used, and in-person and virtual hearings
Filing your notice of appeal, sending the
RAD documents, completing the appellant’s record, and presenting new evidence
Filing and perfecting the appeal, submitting your notice of intent to respond, preparing your respondent’s record, and requesting additional time to respond