Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) is a process that allows individuals who are in Canada and facing removal to apply for protection. It is a form of humanitarian relief that is available to those who are at risk of facing persecution, torture, or cruel and unusual punishment if they are removed from Canada.
The PRRA process is available to those who have already had their refugee claim rejected by the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). It is also available to those who have been issued a removal order by the IRB or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).
In order to be eligible for a PRRA, an individual must demonstrate that they are at risk of facing persecution, torture, or cruel and unusual punishment if they are removed from Canada. This risk must be based on the individual’s race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group.
The PRRA process is a complex one and requires the individual to provide detailed evidence of their risk. This evidence must include documents, such as medical reports, police reports, and other forms of evidence that demonstrate the individual’s risk.
If the PRRA application is approved, the individual will be allowed to remain in Canada and will be granted a work permit and access to health care. If the application is denied, the individual will be subject to removal from Canada.
It is important to note that the PRRA process is not a substitute for a refugee claim. It is a separate process and should only be used when an individual is facing removal from Canada and is at risk of facing persecution, torture, or cruel and unusual punishment if they are removed.
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