Immigration Division (ID), Immigration Appeal Division (IAD), Refugee Protection Division (RPD) & Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) Representation

Skilled advocacy before all four divisions of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada — protecting your rights, your status, and your future in Canada.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant — Authorized to Practice Before the IRB

Only Authorized Representatives Can Appear Before the IRB

Canadian immigration and refugee proceedings are complex, formal, and consequential. The wrong approach — or no representation at all — can mean detention, removal, or the permanent loss of your right to remain in Canada.

As a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant authorized to practice before the IRB (RCIC-IRB), we provide professional advocacy across all four IRB divisions. Authorized representatives include RCIC-IRB licensed consultants, lawyers in good standing, and Quebec notaries. We ensure your case meets IRB procedures and professional standards at every step.

Licensed & regulated by the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC)
Authorized to represent clients before all four IRB divisions
Experienced in detention reviews, sponsorship appeals, refugee claims, and more
Personalized, results-driven advocacy for every client
Urgent consultations available for detention cases
Discuss Your Case

Immigration Division (ID)

Detention reviews & admissibility hearings

Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)

Sponsorship & residency obligation appeals

Refugee Protection Division (RPD)

Refugee claims & hearing representation

Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)

Appeals of refused refugee decisions

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Immigration Division — Detention Reviews & Admissibility Hearings

If you or a family member has been detained by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), immediate professional representation is essential. Detention can occur at airports, land borders, or anywhere within Canada — and your rights must be protected from the moment of arrest.

Urgent — Act Immediately

Detention reviews must be requested quickly. Contact us as soon as possible after a CBSA detention to protect your legal rights.

Foreign nationals and permanent residents may be detained due to identity concerns, admissibility issues, criminal allegations, flight risk concerns, document issues, or non-compliance with immigration requirements. We assist with:

Airport Detentions

Representation for individuals detained upon arrival at a Canadian airport — including examination proceedings, documentation issues, or admissibility questions.

Land Border Detentions

Assistance for individuals detained while entering Canada through a land port of entry, including refugee claimants and travelers facing immigration enforcement.

Inland Detentions

Representation for individuals detained by CBSA within Canada, including removal enforcement and compliance situations.

Admissibility Hearings

Representation for individuals facing allegations of inadmissibility due to criminality, misrepresentation, security concerns, medical inadmissibility, or non-compliance with immigration laws.

Urgent consultations

Detention review representation

Release plan preparation

Supporting document preparation

CBSA communication

Legal submissions & advocacy

Airport immigration checkpoint representing detention review cases
Airport & border detention representation — immediate help when it matters most
IAD

Immigration Appeal Division — Sponsorship & Residency Appeals

The Immigration Appeal Division provides an independent review of certain immigration decisions. If a sponsorship application has been refused or a permanent resident faces removal, the IAD offers a critical opportunity to be heard — with new evidence, witnesses, and full legal submissions.

Family reunification representing spousal and family sponsorship appeals
Fighting for family reunification — sponsorship appeal representation

Spousal & Partner Sponsorship Appeals

If your spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner sponsorship was refused, you may appeal to the IAD. We prepare comprehensive records, gather evidence of the genuine relationship, and represent you through the full hearing process.

Family Sponsorship Appeals

Representation for refused sponsorship applications involving dependent children, parents, grandparents, and other eligible family members. Appeals must be filed within 30 days — act immediately.

Permanent Resident Residency Obligation Appeals

Assistance for permanent residents who have been found not to meet their residency obligation requirements and are at risk of losing their PR status.

Removal Order Appeals

Representation for eligible permanent residents facing a removal order from Canada, including preparation of humanitarian and compassionate considerations.

Comprehensive case assessment

Appeal filing & preparation

Evidence gathering & disclosure

ADR (mediation) preparation

Full hearing representation

Written submissions & arguments

RPD

Refugee Protection Division — Refugee Claims & Hearings

The RPD determines refugee protection claims made in Canada. A successful refugee claim means protection from persecution, risk to life, or cruel and unusual treatment. We guide claimants through every stage — from initial claim through to the hearing — with compassion and professionalism.

We represent individuals seeking refugee protection based on a well-founded fear of persecution related to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group — as well as individuals facing risk to life or risk of torture.

Refugee Claims (Convention Refugees & Protected Persons)

Full representation for individuals claiming refugee protection in Canada — including claimants from countries with active conflict, persecution, and human rights violations.

Basis of Claim (BOC) Narrative Preparation

The BOC is the foundation of your refugee claim. We prepare detailed, credible, and legally sound narratives supported by country condition evidence and documentation.

Refugee Hearings

Comprehensive preparation and representation throughout the RPD hearing process, including witness preparation and cross-examination strategy.

Refugee eligibility assessments

BOC narrative preparation

Country condition evidence

Document review & organization

Witness preparation

Full hearing representation

Diverse individuals representing refugee claimants seeking protection in Canada
Compassionate refugee claim representation — protecting those who need it most
RAD

Refugee Appeal Division — Appealing a Refused Refugee Claim

If the Refugee Protection Division has refused your refugee claim, you may have the right to appeal to the RAD. A RAD appeal is not a re-hearing — it is a review of the RPD's decision for errors of law, fact, or procedural fairness. Strong written submissions are critical.

Legal documents and appeal preparation representing RAD appeal process
Identifying legal errors — building your strongest RAD appeal record

The RAD typically decides appeals on the written record without an oral hearing. This means your written submissions must be thorough, legally precise, and persuasive. We analyze the RPD decision in detail and build the strongest possible appeal record.

Detailed RPD Decision Review

We review the RPD's decision line by line, identifying all errors of law, fact, or procedure that can form the basis of a strong appeal.

New Evidence Applications

Where permitted under the law, we prepare and submit new evidence that was not reasonably available at the time of the RPD hearing.

Written Legal Submissions

Preparation of detailed, legally grounded appeal memorandums and appeal records that address every reviewable error and support your claim for protection.

RPD decision analysis

Appeal record preparation

Legal research & analysis

New evidence applications

Written memorandums

Strategic appeal representation

Authorized. Experienced. Dedicated to Your Case.

As a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant authorized to practice before the IRB (RCIC-IRB), we are among the select group of professionals permitted by law to represent clients before all four IRB divisions. This authorization is not automatic — it requires additional licensing, training, and regulatory oversight.

We are authorized to represent you before:

Immigration Division (ID)
Immigration Appeal Division (IAD)
Refugee Protection Division (RPD)
Refugee Appeal Division (RAD)
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Free Case Assessment

We review your situation, the relevant IRB division, deadlines, and realistic outcomes before you commit.

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Strategy & Preparation

We build your case — gathering evidence, preparing submissions, and coaching you on what to expect.

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Representation & Advocacy

We appear on your behalf, present your case, and fight for the outcome you deserve.

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RCIC-IRB Authorized Representation

Your Case Deserves Authorized, Professional Representation

Whether you are facing detention, appealing a refused sponsorship, making a refugee claim, or challenging a removal order — time is critical. Contact Allway Canada today to discuss your case confidentially.

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