An Analysis of Immigration and Refugee Law Services in Canada
| Stage | Activity | Legal Aid Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Entry | S. 20 Admissibility Interviews | No |
| Eligibility Determinations | No | |
| Inland Claims | S. 27 Inland Violations of the Act | No |
| Eligibility Determinations | No | |
| Convention Refugee Determination Division | Personal information form preparation | Yes |
| Determination Hearings (preparation and attendance) |
Yes | |
| Other Hearings (preparation and attendance) |
Yes | |
| Immigration Appeal Division | Appeals | Yes |
| Adjudication | Immigration Inquiries | Yes |
| Detention Hearings (first and other instances) |
Yes | |
| Humanitarian/Compassionate | Applications | Yes (but only to a limited extent) |
| PDRCC | Applications | Yes (but only to a limited extent) |
| Danger Opinions* | Submissions to the Minister | No |
| Federal Court | Judicial Review and Appeals | Yes |
| Supreme Court | Appeals | Yes (although this is very rare) |
| International Tribunals | Appeals | No |
* Formerly Appeals to Citizenship and Immigration Minister.
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