Cessation of Refugee Status
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Defending Your Right to Stay in Canada
A Cessation Application is a legal action initiated by the Minister of Public Safety or Immigration seeking to strip an individual of their protected person status or Convention refugee designation. If granted, this can lead to loss of permanent resident status and removal from Canada.
At Sunder Law, we understand the gravity of these proceedings and act swiftly to safeguard your rights. Our experienced legal team provides strong, strategic representation for individuals facing cessation based on voluntary reavailment, re-obtainment of national protection, or changes in country conditions.
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How Sunder Law Can Help with a Cessation Matter?
Thorough Analysis of Minister’s Allegations
We carefully examine the Minister’s application and supporting evidence to assess its legal and factual basis—and identify weaknesses in their claim.
Expert Representation Before the IRB
We advocate on your behalf before the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), ensuring that your side of the story is fully and fairly heard.
Strategic Evidence Gathering
Whether your travel was for urgent reasons or you never truly re-availed yourself of protection, we help you build a robust, defensible record.
Focus on Retaining PR Status
Cessation cases can result in the loss of permanent residency. Our goal is to preserve your immigration status and prevent enforcement action.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
It’s a formal request by the Canadian government to revoke a person’s refugee protection due to reasons like voluntarily returning to the country of origin or regaining protection from it.
Re-availment of protection, voluntarily re-establishing yourself in the country of origin, and significant changes in your home country’s conditions are common grounds.
If Cessation is granted, your refugee protection is revoked. If you are also a Permanent Resident, your PR status can be lost, and you may face removal proceedings.
Yes. You have the right to respond, present evidence, and be represented by counsel. Legal support is critical, as the consequences are severe.
We build your defense around clear documentation, legitimate reasons for any travel, and legal arguments that demonstrate why Cessation should not be granted.
Not necessarily. Travel for humanitarian reasons, emergencies, or using third-party travel documents can be defensible. Each case is unique.
If you lose your PR status due to Cessation, you may be eligible to file an appeal with the Immigration Appeal Division or seek judicial review in Federal Court.