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Revision as of 02:21, 9 February 2025

Overview

If you are an LGBTQIA2S+ individual during the current political crisis and persecution, you may be considering fleeing to Canada.

The community here is strong and we are fighting HARD to bring any one of you into safety. It’s not perfect here, especially in conservative led provinces and with the impending election in October (which I will expand on in a later section). 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.

Applying for Refugee Status

Currently, US citizens are not eligible for making a refugee request at the border unless they qualify for specific exemptions or exceptions. 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.

Applicants may still enter Canada legally and apply once inside the country, or from outside the country. Application from outside the country requires a sponsorship from a recognized third party organization or 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.

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.

Applying for a Work Visa

Information Pending

Applying for Other Visas

Information pending

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 == Applying for Refugee Status ==
-Currently, US citizens are not eligible for making a refugee request at the border unless they are eligible under specific exemptions or exceptions. '''Current border policy instructs that anyone who applies at the border who does not qualify for legal''' [[The "Third Safe Country Agreement": What you need to know about applying as a refugee at the Canadian Border#Exemptions and Exceptions|exemptions or exceptions]] '''will be denied entry and returned to the United States.'''
+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.'''
-Applicants may still enter Canada legally and apply once inside the country, or  apply for refugee status through third party organizations or private sponsors from another country. '''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.'''
+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.'''
-[[Applying for Canadian Refugee Status: What you need to know first!#Refugee Application Primer|Click here for more details regarding refugee status eligibility, exemptions and exceptions, and applying for refugee status inside or outside of Canada]]
+[[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.]]
 == Applying for a Work Visa ==