Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will launch a new online process for asylum claims on November 3, 2026. The transition takes effect at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on November 2 and affects claimants applying from within Canada or at the border.

Individuals with unsubmitted portal claims must complete new questions and review existing responses before submitting. Claims submitted before the cutover remain unaffected unless IRCC requests further details.

Eligible claimants referred to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) can apply for open work permits while awaiting their hearing; successful applicants secure protected person status and a pathway to Canadian permanent residency.

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