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WHAT IS A BASIS OF CLAIM FORM? The BOC is a very important form that you must fill out and which will be used as evidence during the review of your asylum claim. http://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/Eng/res/form/Pages/RpdSpr0201.aspx WHAT IS A BASIS OF CLAIM (BOC) FORM? WHAT LANGUAGE CAN I USE? WHEN DO I COMPLETE THE BOC FORM? You have 15 days to give the completed BOC to the Immigraon and Refugee Board (IRB). In Quebec, the meline requirements are different. More details available on the website of the IRB: www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/Eng/res/form/Pages/RpdSpr0201.aspx DO CHILDREN NEED TO COMPLETE A BOC FORM? WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT COMPLETE THE BOC ON TIME? English or French. If an interpreter helps you complete the form, they must also sign it. Your case can be closed. Go to your abandonment hearing and explain why you missed the deadline. All the members of your family who are claiming refugee protecon must provide their own BOC Form. The informaon contained here is to be used as a guide and is not legal advice. If you have any quesons, please seek legal assistance. Y ou must complete the BOC form with 4 other asylum claim forms and give them to the Immigraon, Refugees, and Cizenship Canada (IRCC) office when you make your claim. 6 years old or younger: only need to complete part 1 of the BOC form (who you are). Older than 6 years old or children without an adult: Answer all quesons. IF YOU CLAIM ASYLUM AT A PORT OF ENTRY (BORDER, AIRPORT, OR SEAPORT): IF YOU ARE ALREADY IN CANADA: The BOC form is where you give informaon about yourself, and explain why you are afraid to go back to your home country. It is important to tell the truth. You should get legal help to fill it out. BASIS OF CLAIM FORM

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Page 1: WHAT IS A BASIS OF CLAIM FORM? - UNHCR Canada · 2020. 8. 19. · If you have any questions, please seek legal assistance. You must complete the BOC form with 4 other asylum claim

WHAT IS A BASIS OFCLAIM FORM?

The BOC is a very important form that you must fill out and which will be used as evidence during the review of your asylum claim.

http://www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/Eng/res/form/Pages/RpdSpr0201.aspx

WHAT IS A BASIS OF CLAIM (BOC) FORM?

WHAT LANGUAGE CAN I USE?

WHEN DO I COMPLETE THE BOC FORM?

You have 15 days to give the completed BOC to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB).In Quebec, the timeline requirements are different. More details available on the website of the IRB: www.irb-cisr.gc.ca/Eng/res/form/Pages/RpdSpr0201.aspx

DO CHILDREN NEED TO COMPLETE A BOC FORM?

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DO NOT COMPLETE THE BOC ON TIME?

English or French.If an interpreter helps you complete the form, they must also sign it.

Your case can be closed. Go to your abandonment hearing and explain why you missed the deadline.

All the members of your family who are claiming refugee protection must provide their own BOC Form.

The information contained here is to be used as a guide and is not legal advice. If you have any questions, please seek legal assistance.

You must complete the BOC form with 4 other asylum claim forms andgive them to the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)office when you make your claim.

6 years old or younger:only need to complete part 1 ofthe BOC form (who you are).

Older than 6 years old or children without an adult:Answer all questions.

IF YOU CLAIM ASYLUM AT A PORT OF ENTRY (BORDER, AIRPORT, OR SEAPORT):

IF YOU ARE ALREADY IN CANADA:

The BOC form is where you give information about yourself, and explain why you are afraid to go back to your home country.It is important to tell the truth.You should get legal help to fill it out.

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