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Apply for a PRRA (Pre-Removal Risk Assessment) Application to Extend Stay in Canada<\/h1>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart Your PRRA Process Today!\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t

Start Your PRRA Process Today!<\/h2>

Find out how you could obtain PRRA Pre Removal Risk Assessment approval to extend stay in Canada. PRRA allows you to stay in Canada when a person is out of status or has special conditions.<\/h6>\n\t\t\t\t
What is PRRA (Pre Removal Risk Assessment):<\/h5>\n

A Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) in Canada is a process that allows individuals facing removal from Canada to apply for protection. It is specifically designed for people who are not eligible for a refugee status determination but who may still face risks if returned to their home country.<\/p>\n

The PRRA assesses whether there are grounds to believe that a person would face persecution, torture, or risk to their life upon removal. This process typically involves the following steps:<\/p>\n

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    Eligibility<\/strong>: Not everyone can apply for a PRRA; it usually applies to individuals who are in Canada and have already received a negative decision on their refugee claim or who have not been able to make a refugee claim.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Application<\/strong>: Applicants must submit their PRRA application, including detailed information about their situation and the risks they may face if returned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Assessment<\/strong>: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reviews the application, considering country conditions and personal circumstances.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Decision<\/strong>: A decision is made based on the evidence provided. If the PRRA is successful, the individual may be allowed to remain in Canada.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Overall, the PRRA is an important avenue for individuals to seek protection and avoid potential harm upon removal from Canada.<\/p>\n

    If you are facing deportation, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) will invite you to their offices for a pre-removal interview. During this meeting, you may receive a PRRA application if you qualify.<\/p>\n

    Should you decide to apply for a PRRA, you must submit your application within 15 days of receiving it (your removal will be paused once your PRRA application is submitted). You will then have an additional 15 days to provide written submissions and supporting documents to a PRRA officer.<\/p>\n

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    How Do I Apply for Pre-Removal Risk Assessment in Canada?<\/strong><\/h5>\n

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    The Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) is back-ended application for protection that enables Canada to meet its obligations under the Convention Against Torture (CAT). The CAT prohibits all refoulement (return) to a country where a person is at risk of torture or cruel or unusual treatment or punishment. By offering persons in Canada the opportunity to apply for such protection prior to being removed to their home country, Canada abides by CAT.<\/p>\n

    The unfortunate reality is that PRRA applications have a very low success rate: 2 to 4% country-wide. There are numerous reasons for this:<\/p>\n