The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is the tribunal that decides immigration and refugee cases. It follows the law, and uses other documents to help guide fair and consistent decisions.
The
IRB makes decisions based on the law, regulations and rules that apply to immigration and refugee matters
The
IRB also uses Chairperson’s Guidelines and selects decisions as jurisprudential guides to help members reach their decisions
Procedures and Practice Notices help make sure processes are fair and efficient
These papers outline key legal concepts or discuss procedural matters in immigration and refugee cases before the Board.
These are samples of
IRB decisions that are of public interest