Detention Review Hearings
Protecting Your Rights When Immigration Detention Is at Stake
If you have been detained by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) for immigration reasons, you may have a detention review hearing before the Immigration Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB). The first review generally takes place within 48 hours of detention or as soon as possible afterward, where an IRB member decides whether you should remain detained or be released.
Our immigration lawyers provide professional representation and legal guidance for detention review hearings, helping you understand the reasons for detention, prepare evidence, respond to CBSA’s position, and present an appropriate release plan. Depending on the circumstances, alternatives to detention may involve conditions such as reporting requirements, a residential address, or a bondsperson
How We Can Help
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Detention Review Representation
We prepare and present your case before the Immigration Division, responding to the reasons for detention and presenting relevant evidence and arguments on your behalf.
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Release & Alternatives to Detention
We help develop a practical release plan and prepare supporting evidence concerning potential alternatives to detention, including suitable bondsperson arrangements where applicable.
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Continued Detention Reviews
If release is not granted at the initial hearing, further reviews generally take place within 7 days and then every 30 days. We can continue to assess your circumstances and present new evidence or changed circumstances that may support release.
Get Immediate Legal Guidance for Your Detention Review
If you or a family member has been detained for immigration reasons, getting legal advice as soon as possible can be important. Our immigration lawyers can review the circumstances of the detention, explain the hearing process, discuss potential release options, and help you prepare for the Immigration Division hearing.
We can assist with reviewing CBSA evidence, preparing supporting documents, developing a release plan, addressing concerns about flight risk or public safety, and presenting your case before the Immigration Division. If you remain detained after an initial review, we can also help prepare for subsequent detention reviews as your circumstances change.
Contact our immigration lawyers today to discuss your detention matter and learn about the legal options that may be available to you.