Headline: When your case goes before the Board, preparation decides the outcome.
Text: A hearing notice, a refused sponsorship or a removal order can feel like a door closing. It is not. The Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) exists to hear your side, and a well-built case, presented the way the Board expects it, changes results. We prepare it, present it, and stay with you through every step.
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Deadlines come first
Appeal and filing deadlines at the IRB are short and strict, and a missed deadline can end your right to be heard. Some run from the date you received a decision, others from the date it was made.
- If you have received a refusal, a removal order or a notice to appear, contact us today.
- We start with a free 5-minute urgent case review to confirm which deadline applies to you.
The four Board divisions we appear before
Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
- Hears refugee and protected person claims.
- We prepare your Basis of Claim narrative, evidence, country condition materials and testimony preparation, and represent you at the hearing.
Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
- Reviews negative RPD decisions on the record, and sometimes on new evidence.
- We identify the errors in the decision, draft the written submissions, and keep to the tight filing timelines.
Immigration Division (ID)
- Conducts admissibility hearings and detention reviews.
- We prepare release proposals, bondspersons and alternatives to detention, and argue for release at every review.
Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)
- Hears appeals of sponsorship refusals, removal orders against permanent residents and certain other persons, and residency obligation decisions.
- We build the legal and humanitarian case and prepare you and your witnesses to testify.
Situations we handle
- A refugee or protection claim before the RPD, or a refused claim you want to appeal to the RAD
- A refused spousal, partner or family sponsorship, including allegations the relationship is not genuine
- A removal order made against a permanent resident or a foreign national
- A refusal after a finding that you did not meet your residency obligation as a permanent resident
- Detention and release, including repeat detention reviews
- Admissibility hearings after allegations of criminality, misrepresentation or non-compliance
- Cases involving a family member, an employee, or an officer of a company
Who this is for
- Individuals and families facing a hearing, an appeal or detention of themselves or someone they love.
- Corporations and employers whose officers, transferees or workers are in proceedings, or who need a single, reliable point of contact while the case is before the Board.
Where our work makes the difference
- Building the argument. We find the strongest ground for your case, in law and in your facts, and present it with a fresh perspective that matches what the Board looks for.
- Working in the grey areas. Many cases do not fit neatly in the rules. We know how to present them clearly and credibly.
- Writing and speaking. Clear submissions in writing, and calm, well-prepared advocacy at the hearing.
- Preparing you. You will know what to expect, how to testify, and what the Board will ask, before the day.
How we work: the KayCee Method
- Determine: We confirm your decision, your deadline, your grounds and the exact Board division. Nothing is filed until we know where you stand.
- Defend: We build your evidence, written submissions and hearing strategy, and prepare you and your witnesses.
- Deliver: We file on time, appear with you at the hearing, and keep you informed until the decision is made.
What you can expect from us
- A response to every query within 24 hours
- Your case status available on the website at any time
- An emergency hotline, open at all times
- Retainer funds held in trust and released only once billed
- Fees that follow our Refund Policy (link the page; do not restate the figures here)
Scope of our service
We are licensed immigration consultants and represent clients before the IRB. If your case needs Federal Court work, such as a judicial review or a stay motion, we refer you to a trusted lawyer in our network and stay involved through the handoff.
FAQ
- What is the IRB? It is an independent tribunal that decides refugee claims, appeals, admissibility hearings and detention reviews.
- How long do I have to appeal? The time limit depends on the type of decision, and some are as short as a few days. Contact us immediately with your decision letter.
- Do I need a representative? You may represent yourself, but the process is technical and a poorly prepared case is hard to repair later.
- Will I have to testify? In most hearings, yes. We prepare you for the questions in advance.
- Can I stay in Canada during the appeal? It depends on the type of case and the order made. We confirm this at the start.
- Can you guarantee the outcome? No one can. We guarantee preparation, honesty and full effort.
- Can a company use your service for an employee? Yes. We act for individuals and corporations.
Related situations
Inadmissibility | Misrepresentation | Refugee and Asylum | Removal Orders and Enforcement | Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds
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