The Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) is an independent administrative tribunal that is responsible for making decisions on immigration and refugee matters in Canada. It is the largest administrative tribunal in Canada and is responsible for making decisions on refugee protection claims, admissibility hearings, detention reviews, and appeals on immigration matters.
The IRB is composed of three divisions: the Refugee Protection Division (RPD), the Immigration Division (ID), and the Immigration Appeal Division (IAD). The RPD is responsible for making decisions on refugee protection claims, while the ID is responsible for making decisions on admissibility hearings and detention reviews. The IAD is responsible for making decisions on appeals on immigration matters.
The IRB is guided by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, and other relevant legislation. The IRB is also guided by the principles of fairness, natural justice, and procedural fairness. The IRB is committed to providing a fair and impartial hearing to all parties involved in a case.
The IRB is also responsible for providing information and assistance to individuals who are seeking to enter Canada or who are already in Canada. The IRB provides information on the immigration process, the rights and responsibilities of individuals, and the services available to them. The IRB also provides assistance to individuals who are seeking to enter Canada or who are already in Canada.
The IRB is an important part of the Canadian immigration system and plays a vital role in ensuring that individuals who are seeking to enter Canada or who are already in Canada are treated fairly and in accordance with the law.
