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Urgent Warning!: As of February, 10 2025 there are likely no viable routes to gain Refugee/Asylum status for current U.S. Citizens.


If you attempt to make a refugee/ asylum claim at the border and you don't qualify for any of these exceptions to the satisfaction of a border official, you will lose your ability to make a claim PERMANENTLY. Please, consult an immigration lawyer before making an asylum claim, there is a high bar for documentation required to make these claims and it should not be considered a viable option in most cases.


Much of the sections in the Refugee/Asylum, Visa, and other sections have not yet been filled. We are working diligently to update all sections with viable, accurate, and citable information that you can trust. We understand the gravity and dangers in attempting to immigrate with incorrect information and we will continue to fill in with all current, and up to date information with that in mind
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''Canada'' is a comparatively LGBTQ+-friendly country located in North America, north of the United States, with legal protections for trans people written into our Charter of Rights and Freedoms (equivalent to an amendment in the American Constitution).
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Anti-trans rhetoric does exist here and the United Conservative Party (UCP) have begun pushing through ant-trans legislation, primarily targeting minors and particularly in Alberta under Premier Danielle Smith. (Danielle smith formerly ran the Wild rose Party of Alberta that fought against the criminalization of conversion therapy in 2007)
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==  <big>'''Work Visa'''</big> ==


(Authors note: I am a transwoman living in Alberta, and even though I know anti-trans sentiment exists here, I have not experienced it personally)


== Why Canada? ==
=== Overview ===
:If you are looking to move quickly into Canada, and you don't have family or are a student, a work visa is probably your safest bet.


* '''Legal gender recognition:''' Yes; gender transition and as is non-binary classification on official documents is available and recognized
:As the title indicates, Work Visas allow foreign nationals to reside in Canada to work. Under which you would apply under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) or the International Mobility Program (IMP). The nature of your work will determine your eligibility for permit types under either program.
* '''Anti-discrimination laws:''' Yes; Federal Protections where added to the Canadian Charter of Human Rights as a protected class as of 2023<sup>(citation needed)</sup>
* '''Public healthcare:''' Yes, public healthcare the cost of regular GP visits and most procedures, including emergency procedures. It doesn't cover prescriptions and ambulance rides.
* '''LGBTQ+ rights and community:''' Very Yes; The community here is strong and we are fighting HARD to bring any one of you into safety. It’s not perfect here, but our pride and advocacy communities are tight-knit and are working closely to fight against Anti LGBTQ policies that are plaguing at-risk populations globally.
* '''Immigration pathways:''' Pathways exist to obtain refugee status whether you are inside or outside of Canada and visa applications are likewise available.


:A permit under the '''Temporary Foreign Worker Program''' requires a <u>Labour Market Impact Assessment</u> (LMAI) that proves that there is a need for foreign workers for that line of work and that there are no local citizen workers available for the job.


[[Applying for Refugee Status into Canada|''Click here for more information on Canadian immigration pathways.'']].
:A permit under the '''International Mobility Program''' does not require a positive LMAI but does require a submission of an employment offer in the employers portal.


== Why ''not'' Canada ==


* Provincial-level Anti-trans laws have been put into affect in many provinces including Alberta, Saskatchewan, PEI and others. Even though advocacy groups are fighting legal battles to stall and overturn these violations of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, a pending federal election in October that may put the an ant-trans legislator as head of the federal government as Prime-Minister
:There are two types of work Permits:
* Housing crisis shortage
* The federal government has recently limited the number of potential immigration, work, and study visas available to foreign parties
* Jordan Peterson is from here (sorry)


== Political Situation for Trans People ==
:* Employer Specific Work Permits
Trans-identified people enjoy federal protections as a protected class of people under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (equivalent to the United States Constitution)
:* Open Work Permits


Despite this, many provincial governments have attempted or begun passing anti-trans legislation aimed at excluding or eliminating trans-individuals from public life. This has been seen in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and PEI, particularly aimed at trans minors while talks occur about tabling more severe legislation.
==== Open Work Permit ====
----This type of work permit might be the most immediately appealing for quick entry into Canada, but is subject to specific eligibility requirements.


== Access to Trans Healthcare ==
==== Employer Specific Work Permits ====
Access to gender affirming healthcare is available. In Alberta, for example, the wait time to see a gender specialist is about 6 months.  
----This type of work permit might be the most secure method for quick entry into Canada under a work visa if you can secure an offer of employment from a prospective employer.


Obtaining HRT as an adult is as simple as travelling to any pharmacy with a prescription. But provincial healthcare doesn't cover the cost of HRT and many other necessary medications. Likewise, healthcare does not cover the cost of mental health resources or visits.
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Surgeries require the signature of two (2) separate and independent psychiatrists and the wait times are two (2) years on average.  
https://immigration.ca/canada-work-visa/


There are only 2 clinics approved for performing Sex change operations. One (1) in British Colombia and one (1) in Ontario. Despite this, the one in British Columbia doesn't take patience from specific provinces, like Alberta.<sup>(citation needed)</sup>
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada.html


Reports from transpeople who have undergone the full process of MtF bottom surgery have reported the process taking approximately 5 years.
https://immigration.ca/fast-track-high-demand-occupations/


== Immigration Policy ==
<br />[[How to Apply for a Canadian Work Visa|<u>'''How to Apply for a Canadian Work Visa'''</u>]]
US citizens need a visa to move to Canada, unless the applicant is applies for, and is eligible of, refugee status. The languages available for obtaining a visa are English and French. The methods of entry are listed below.
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* '''Refugees:''' Available under eligibility guidelines regarding ones safety in their location of origin, their criminal record, and passing a medical exam.
== Student Visa ==
[[Applying for Refugee Status into Canada|''Click here for more information on eligibility of US citizens for refugee status into Canada'']]
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* '''Student Visa:''' Available to …
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* '''Family-Route:''' …
:Sources https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
* '''Work Visa:''' …
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:'''[[How to Apply for a Canadian Student Visa|<u>How to Apply for a Canadian Student Visa</u>]]'''
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== Visitors Visa (Temporary Resident Visa) ==


=== Medical Inadmissibility ===


Does the COUNTRY in question have immigration laws that would find people with disabilities or health challenges inadmissible to emigrate there?
Sources


=== Permanent Residency ===
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html


What's the pathway if there is one?
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-new-temporary-resident-visa-within-canada.html


=== Citizenship Pathway ===
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5256-applying-visitor-visa-temporary-resident-visa.html


How do you get to be a citizen if at all?
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/about-visitor-visa.html


== LGBTQ+ Friendly Cities ==
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html


What are potentially good places to live in?
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html<br />


* Vancouver
:'''[[How to apply for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)|<u>How to apply for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)</u>]]'''
* Calgary
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* Toronto
== Transit Visa ==
Sources


=== Top Trans-Friendly Cities ===
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/transit-visa/after-apply-next-steps.html


* ''please add''
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/transit-visa/eligibility.html


== Community & Support Resources ==
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/transit-visa.html<br />
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:'''[[How to Apply for a Transit Visa|<u>How to Apply for a Transit Visa</u>]]'''


* There are several community Trans and LGBTQIA2S+ organizations depending on your location in Canada
== Super Visa ==
* Skipping Stone in Calgary; offering free services and resources related to medical and social transition, community engagement, and mental health for transpeople regardless of age.
Sources
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=== National Organizations ===
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa/eligibility.html<br />
:'''[[How to Apply for a Super Visa|<u>How to Apply for a Super Visa</u>]]'''


* ''please add''
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== Cost of Living ==
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/permanent-residents.html


* The cost of living in COUNTRY is how comparable to the US/where in the US?
https://www.canadavisa.com/canadian-immigration-visas.html<br />
* '''Rent''' is high. Canada is currently considered to be suffering under a housing crisis
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* '''Public transport''' is widely available and is generally affordable but differs between locations
:'''[[How to Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa|<u>How to Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa</u>]]'''
* '''Healthcare''' is free for regular visits with your general practitioner, some procedures, and emergency services. Ambulance rides, prescription costs, mental health services, and some other exemptions are not covered by public healthcare.
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* '''Grocery prices''' are high in comparison to living wages.
== Business Start-up Visa ==
* '''Education''' widely available. Public education is free for minors. And various subsidies and scholarships are available for higher education, especially for minority groups.
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== Law Enforcement ("How bad are the cops?") ==
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Urgent Warning!: As of February, 10 2025 there are likely no viable routes to gain Refugee/Asylum status for current U.S. Citizens.


* incidents of LGBTQ discrimination among the police force have been reported in many cities across Canada, particularly against transwomen. But the police, on the whole, are not outwardly hostile to Trans people.
If you attempt to make a refugee/ asylum claim at the border and you don't qualify for any of these exceptions to the satisfaction of a border official, you will lose your ability to make a claim PERMANENTLY. Please, consult an immigration lawyer before making an asylum claim, there is a high bar for documentation required to make these claims and it should not be considered a viable option in most cases.
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::This is due to the unprecedented nature of US citizens applying for asylum status, and because shared policy between the USA and Canada under the "Third Safe Country Agreement"


== Censorship & Digital Privacy ==
::The agreements written policy on refugees does not apply to US citizens directly<ref name=":1" />, but still prevents access by providing legal basis and classification for the United States as a "Safe" country, burdening applicants efforts to justify why they cannot safely be returned to the States<ref name=":2" />.


* Beyond some legislation regarding the sharing of news outlets on social media, rights to free speech and right to gather are highly regarded as is digital security for Canadian residents and nationally as a whole.
::Human rights advocates and organizations such as Rainbow Railroad<ref name=":0">https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest/canada-must-act-exempt-trans-non-binary-intersex-asylum-seekers-from-stca</ref> and the UNHCR have appealed the Canadian federal government to make an emergency exemption for trans US citizen to protect them from persecution. At this time, no decision has been made on the appeal.
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<ref name=":1">https://www.unhcr.ca/in-canada/seeking-asylum-in-canada/who-can-claim-asylum-at-the-border/</ref>https://www.unhcr.ca/in-canada/seeking-asylum-in-canada/who-can-claim-asylum-at-the-border/


== Ease of Travel to Other Countries ==
<ref name=":2">https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/safe-third-country-agreement/final-text.html</ref>Fultz, Cassandra. (2021) ''Can an American Citizen Make a Claim for Refugee Protection in Canada; Available at:'' https://dfimmigration.ca/2021/04/27/can-an-american-citizen-make-a-claim-for-refugee-protection-in-canada/<nowiki/>(Accessessed on: February 17, 2025)


* What about neighboring countries, visas for those, airports to travel etc.
<ref name=":0" /> "''Canada Must Act: Make an Exception for Trans, Non-Binary & Intersex Asylum Seekers Under the Safe Third Country Agreement"'', Rainbow Railroad; https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest/canada-must-act-exempt-trans-non-binary-intersex-asylum-seekers-from-stca


== Animal Policies ==
<ref>https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-2.5/FullText.html</ref>https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-2.5/FullText.html


* Is COUNTRY is '''pet-friendly''' or not
<ref>https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/safe-third-country-agreement/final-text.html</ref>https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/safe-third-country-agreement/final-text.html
* What do you need to do to bring a pet?
* Consider adding a section on the [[Traveling with pets]] page
== Overview ==
If you are an LGBTQIA2S+ individual during the current political crisis and persecution, you may be considering fleeing to Canada.


== Applying for Refugee Status ==
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Currently, US citizens are <u>''not''</u> eligible for making a refugee request at the border ''<u>[[The "Third Safe Country Agreement": What you need to know about applying as a refugee at the Canadian Border#Exemptions and Exceptions|unless they qualify for specific exemptions or exceptions]]</u>.'' '''Current border policy instructs that anyone who applies at the border who does not qualify for legal''' '''exemptions or exceptions''' '''will be denied entry and returned to the United States.'''
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:::https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp


Applicants may still enter Canada legally and apply ''[[The "Third Safe Country Agreement": What you need to know about applying as a refugee at the Canadian Border#Applying for Refugee Status from Within Canada|once inside the country]]'', or from ''[[The "Third Safe Country Agreement": What you need to know about applying as a refugee at the Canadian Border#Applying for Refugee Status from Outside of Canada|outside the country]]''. Application from outside the country requires a [[List of Recognized Third Party Sponsors for Referral as a Refugee into Canada|sponsorship from a recognized third party organization]] or [[Applying to be a Refugee into Canada: How to Acquire a Recognized Private Sponsorship|an approved private sponsorship]]. '''This option is not applicable to those who have incomplete documentation or have had their documents seized as this prevents legal exit out of the United States.'''
==== '''<big>Alberta</big>''' ====
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[[Applying for Refugee Status into Canada|Click here to learn more about different options, requirements, preparation, procedure, and what to expect following successful submission and admission as a refugee in Canada.]]
===== '''''Calgary''''' =====
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== Applying for a Work Visa ==
====== <u>General Settlement Services</u> ======
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== Applying for Other Visas ==
:'''Immigrant Services Calgary Society - Center for Newcomers'''
Information pending


== See also ==
::https://www.centrefornewcomers.ca/
[[Applying for Refugee Status into Canada]]


[[Applying for Canadian Refugee Status: What you need to know first!#Refugee Application Primer|Applying for Canadian Refugee Status: What you need to know first!]]
:'''Immigrant Arrival Centre'''


[[Canadian Immigration: Testimonial]]
::https://www.immigrantarrivalcentre.ca/
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====== <u>General Settlement Services</u> ======
 
:'''Edmonton Immigrant Services Association'''
 
::https://www.eisa-edmonton.org/
 
:'''Assist Community Services Centre'''
 
::https://assistcsc.org/
 
:'''Alberta Immigrant Women & Children Centre (AIWCC)'''
 
::https://aiwcc.ca/
 
:'''Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) Committee'''
 
::https://www.carefornewcomers.ca/
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:'''Immigrant Services Society of BC'''
 
::https://issbc.org/
 
:'''Action Commitment Transformation (ACT)'''
 
::https://act.successbc.ca/
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:'''Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA)'''
 
::https://www.icavictoria.org/#
 
:'''DIVERSEcity'''
 
::https://www.dcrs.ca/
 
:'''Chimo Community Services'''
 
::https://chimoservices.com/
 
:'''Options Community Services'''
 
::https://www.options.bc.ca/<nowiki/>K
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===== ''Prince George'' =====
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:'''Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS)'''
 
::https://www.imss.ca/
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====== <u>'''General Settlement Services'''</u> ======
:'''Kamloops Immigrant Services'''
 
::https://immigrantservices.ca/
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===== ''Kelowna'' =====
 
====== <u>'''General Settlement Services'''</u> ======
:'''Kelowna Community Resources'''
 
::https://kcr.ca/
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* [[Full Directory: Canada|Canada Directory]]

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Urgent Warning!: As of February, 10 2025 there are likely no viable routes to gain Refugee/Asylum status for current U.S. Citizens.

If you attempt to make a refugee/ asylum claim at the border and you don't qualify for any of these exceptions to the satisfaction of a border official, you will lose your ability to make a claim PERMANENTLY. Please, consult an immigration lawyer before making an asylum claim, there is a high bar for documentation required to make these claims and it should not be considered a viable option in most cases. 

Much of the sections in the Refugee/Asylum, Visa, and other sections have not yet been filled. We are working diligently to update all sections with viable, accurate, and citable information that you can trust. We understand the gravity and dangers in attempting to immigrate with incorrect information and we will continue to fill in with all current, and up to date information with that in mind



Why Canada?



Visa and Permit Application
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Work Visa

Overview

If you are looking to move quickly into Canada, and you don't have family or are a student, a work visa is probably your safest bet.
As the title indicates, Work Visas allow foreign nationals to reside in Canada to work. Under which you would apply under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) or the International Mobility Program (IMP). The nature of your work will determine your eligibility for permit types under either program.
A permit under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program requires a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMAI) that proves that there is a need for foreign workers for that line of work and that there are no local citizen workers available for the job.
A permit under the International Mobility Program does not require a positive LMAI but does require a submission of an employment offer in the employers portal.


There are two types of work Permits:
  • Employer Specific Work Permits
  • Open Work Permits

Open Work Permit

This type of work permit might be the most immediately appealing for quick entry into Canada, but is subject to specific eligibility requirements.

Employer Specific Work Permits

This type of work permit might be the most secure method for quick entry into Canada under a work visa if you can secure an offer of employment from a prospective employer.

Sources

https://immigration.ca/canada-work-visa/

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada.html

https://immigration.ca/fast-track-high-demand-occupations/


How to Apply for a Canadian Work Visa


Student Visa

Sources https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
How to Apply for a Canadian Student Visa

Visitors Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)

Sources

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-new-temporary-resident-visa-within-canada.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/application-forms-guides/guide-5256-applying-visitor-visa-temporary-resident-visa.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/about-visitor-visa.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/visitor-visa.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/apply-visitor-visa.html

How to apply for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)

Transit Visa

Sources

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/transit-visa/after-apply-next-steps.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/transit-visa/eligibility.html

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/transit/transit-visa.html

How to Apply for a Transit Visa

Super Visa

Sources

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada/parent-grandparent-super-visa/eligibility.html

How to Apply for a Super Visa

Permanent Resident Visa

Sources

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/permanent-residents.html

https://www.canadavisa.com/canadian-immigration-visas.html

How to Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa

Business Start-up Visa

Sources
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html





More About Canadian Immigration Pathways



Information for Refugee/ Asylum Claims
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Urgent Warning!: As of February, 10 2025 there are likely no viable routes to gain Refugee/Asylum status for current U.S. Citizens.

If you attempt to make a refugee/ asylum claim at the border and you don't qualify for any of these exceptions to the satisfaction of a border official, you will lose your ability to make a claim PERMANENTLY. Please, consult an immigration lawyer before making an asylum claim, there is a high bar for documentation required to make these claims and it should not be considered a viable option in most cases.


This is due to the unprecedented nature of US citizens applying for asylum status, and because shared policy between the USA and Canada under the "Third Safe Country Agreement"
The agreements written policy on refugees does not apply to US citizens directly[1], but still prevents access by providing legal basis and classification for the United States as a "Safe" country, burdening applicants efforts to justify why they cannot safely be returned to the States[2].
Human rights advocates and organizations such as Rainbow Railroad[3] and the UNHCR have appealed the Canadian federal government to make an emergency exemption for trans US citizen to protect them from persecution. At this time, no decision has been made on the appeal.



[1]https://www.unhcr.ca/in-canada/seeking-asylum-in-canada/who-can-claim-asylum-at-the-border/

[2]Fultz, Cassandra. (2021) Can an American Citizen Make a Claim for Refugee Protection in Canada; Available at: https://dfimmigration.ca/2021/04/27/can-an-american-citizen-make-a-claim-for-refugee-protection-in-canada/(Accessessed on: February 17, 2025)

[3] "Canada Must Act: Make an Exception for Trans, Non-Binary & Intersex Asylum Seekers Under the Safe Third Country Agreement", Rainbow Railroad; https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest/canada-must-act-exempt-trans-non-binary-intersex-asylum-seekers-from-stca

[4]https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-2.5/FullText.html

[5]https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/safe-third-country-agreement/final-text.html



Information for Other Methods of Immigration and Naturalization
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Community Resources in Canada
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Canadian Government Database for Newcomer Resources
https://ircc.canada.ca/english/newcomers/services/index.asp

Alberta

Calgary
General Settlement Services
Immigrant Services Calgary Society - Center for Newcomers
https://www.centrefornewcomers.ca/
Immigrant Arrival Centre
https://www.immigrantarrivalcentre.ca/


Edmonton
General Settlement Services
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
https://www.eisa-edmonton.org/
Assist Community Services Centre
https://assistcsc.org/
Alberta Immigrant Women & Children Centre (AIWCC)
https://aiwcc.ca/
Central Alberta Refugee Effort (CARE) Committee
https://www.carefornewcomers.ca/


Fort McMurray


British Columbia

Vancouver


General Settlement Services
Immigrant Services Society of BC
https://issbc.org/
Action Commitment Transformation (ACT)
https://act.successbc.ca/


Greater Victoria Area
General Settlement Services
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria (ICA)
https://www.icavictoria.org/#
DIVERSEcity
https://www.dcrs.ca/
Chimo Community Services
https://chimoservices.com/
Options Community Services
https://www.options.bc.ca/K


Prince George
General Settlement Services
Immigrant and Multicultural Services Society (IMSS)
https://www.imss.ca/


Kamloops
General Settlement Services
Kamloops Immigrant Services
https://immigrantservices.ca/


Kelowna
General Settlement Services
Kelowna Community Resources
https://kcr.ca/







  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.unhcr.ca/in-canada/seeking-asylum-in-canada/who-can-claim-asylum-at-the-border/
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/safe-third-country-agreement/final-text.html
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest/canada-must-act-exempt-trans-non-binary-intersex-asylum-seekers-from-stca
  4. ↑ https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/I-2.5/FullText.html
  5. ↑ https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/agreements/safe-third-country-agreement/final-text.html
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