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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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Information is incomplete for this section

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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As of Monday, February 17, 2025, there remains no viable method for US citizens to apply successfully for Canadian refugee/ asylum status.

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.

^[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

^[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)

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

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

Information for Other Methods of Immigration and Naturalization

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Information is incomplete for this section

Community Resources in Canada

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Information is incomplete for this section

Canada Directory

[:1-1] 1.0 ^1.1 https://www.unhcr.ca/in-canada/seeking-asylum-in-canada/who-can-claim-asylum-at-the-border/

[:2-2] 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

[:0-3] 3.0 ^3.1 https://www.rainbowrailroad.org/the-latest/canada-must-act-exempt-trans-non-binary-intersex-asylum-seekers-from-stca

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

[5] ttps://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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 <pre style="color: red;">
-Urgent Warning!: As of February, 10 2025 there are no viable routes to gain Refugee/Asylum status for current U.S. Citizens.
+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
+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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-see "[[Canadian Asylum Claims: Exemptions and Exceptions|Exemptions and Exceptions]]" for more information on who can, and cannot apply at the border
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-:'''<big>[[Applying for a Canadian Immigration Visa|Information for Visa and Permit Application]]</big>'''
+<!-- This is a collapsible section using MediaWiki's built-in mw-collapsible class -->
+<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+<!-- This is the title/header area. Clicking it will toggle the section -->
+:'''<big>[[Applying for a Canadian Immigration Visa|Visa and Permit Application]]</big>'''
+<div class="mw-collapsible-toggle">Click to Expand ▼</div>
+<!-- This is the content that will be hidden by default and shown when expanded -->
+<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+::Information is incomplete for this section
+<!-- This is the title/header area. -->
+==  <big>'''Work Visa'''</big> ==
+=== 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 <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.
+: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/
+<br />[[How to Apply for a Canadian Work Visa|<u>'''How to Apply for a Canadian Work Visa'''</u>]]
+<br />
-::Information is incomplete for this section
+== Student Visa ==
+<!-- This is the content that will be hidden by default and shown when expanded --><div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+:
+:Sources https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada.html
+:
+:'''[[How to Apply for a Canadian Student Visa|<u>How to Apply for a Canadian Student Visa</u>]]'''
+<!-- This is the title/header area.  -->
+== 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<br />
+:'''[[How to apply for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)|<u>How to apply for Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)</u>]]'''
+<!-- This is the title/header area.  -->
+== 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<br />
+<br />
+:'''[[How to Apply for a Transit Visa|<u>How to Apply for a Transit Visa</u>]]'''
+== Super Visa ==
+Sources
+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>]]'''
+<!-- This is the title/header area. -->== Permanent Resident Visa ==
+Sources
+https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/permanent-residents.html
+https://www.canadavisa.com/canadian-immigration-visas.html<br />
+<br />
+:'''[[How to Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa|<u>How to Apply for a Permanent Resident Visa</u>]]'''
+<!-- This is the title/header area.  -->
+== Business Start-up Visa ==
+:
+:Sources
+:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/start-visa.html
+:
+<br />
+<br />
+<br />
+<br />
+<sub>[[Canada|More About Canadian Immigration Pathways]]</sub>
+</div>
+</div>
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+<!-- This is a collapsible section using MediaWiki's built-in mw-collapsible class -->
+<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+<!-- This is the title/header area. Clicking it will toggle the section -->
 :'''<big>[[Applying for Refugee Status into Canada|Information for Refugee/ Asylum Claims]]</big>'''
+<div class="mw-collapsible-toggle">Click to Expand ▼</div>
+<!-- This is the content that will be hidden by default and shown when expanded -->
+<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
+::As of Monday, February 17, 2025, there remains no viable method for US citizens to apply successfully for Canadian refugee/ asylum status.
+::
+::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<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" />.
+::
+::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.
+<br />
+<br />
+<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
+<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
+<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)
+<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
-::Information is incomplete for this section
+<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/
+</div>
+</div>
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+    <!-- This is the title/header area. Clicking it will toggle the section -->
 :'''<big>[[Other Methods of Immigration into Canada|Information for Other Methods of Immigration and Naturalization]]</big>'''
+<div class="mw-collapsible-toggle">Click to Expand ▼</div>
+    <!-- This is the content that will be hidden by default and shown when expanded -->
+    <div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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+</div>
+</div>
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+<!-- This is a collapsible section using MediaWiki's built-in mw-collapsible class -->
+<div class="mw-collapsible mw-collapsed">
+<!-- This is the title/header area. Clicking it will toggle the section -->
 :'''<big>[[Community Resources in Canada]]</big>'''
+<div class="mw-collapsible-toggle">Click to Expand ▼</div>
+<!-- This is the content that will be hidden by default and shown when expanded -->
+<div class="mw-collapsible-content">
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+</div>
+</div>
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