The Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB) is an independent tribunal that hears appeals from people who have been refused refugee protection by the Refugee Protection Division (RPD). The RAD is the last step in the refugee determination process in Canada. It is the only way for a person to challenge a negative decision from the RPD.
The RAD is composed of members who are appointed by the Governor in Council. These members are independent from the RPD and the Department of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). The RAD is responsible for making decisions on appeals from people who have been refused refugee protection by the RPD.
The RAD has the authority to allow or reject an appeal. If the RAD allows an appeal, the person is granted refugee protection. If the RAD rejects an appeal, the person is not granted refugee protection and must leave Canada.
The RAD considers appeals based on the evidence presented by the appellant and the RPD. The RAD may also consider new evidence that was not presented to the RPD. The RAD may also consider evidence from other sources, such as witnesses or experts.
The RAD has the authority to make decisions on appeals from people who have been refused refugee protection by the RPD. The RAD is the last step in the refugee determination process in Canada. It is the only way for a person to challenge a negative decision from the RPD. The RAD considers appeals based on the evidence presented by the appellant and the RPD, and may also consider new evidence that was not presented to the RPD. The RAD has the authority to allow or reject an appeal, and if the RAD allows an appeal, the person is granted refugee protection. The RAD is an important part of the refugee determination process in Canada, and it is important for people to understand the process and their rights and responsibilities when appealing a decision from the RPD.
