Pre-Removal Risk Assessment
Protecting Your Rights Before Removal From Canada
A Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) gives certain individuals facing removal from Canada an opportunity to explain the risks they may face if returned to their country. Depending on the circumstances, the assessment considers risks such as persecution, torture, danger to life, or cruel and unusual treatment or punishment. Eligibility is determined by CBSA, and specific waiting periods and restrictions can apply.
Our immigration lawyers provide professional legal support for PRRA applications, including assessing eligibility, reviewing your immigration and refugee history, gathering supporting evidence, and preparing written submissions. Where required, we can also assist with preparation for a PRRA hearing. If you have previously had a refugee claim or PRRA application refused, special rules may limit the evidence that can be submitted, making careful preparation particularly important.
Top 3 Areas We Help With
01
PRRA Eligibility & Risk Assessment
We review your circumstances, removal status, previous immigration decisions, and potential risks to determine whether a PRRA may be available to you.
02
Application & Evidence Preparation
We assist with preparing the PRRA application, written submissions, identity documents, country-condition evidence, and other supporting documentation relevant to your case.
03
PRRA Hearings & Legal Representation
If a hearing is scheduled, we help you understand the process, prepare your evidence and submissions, and provide legal representation where appropriate.
Facing Removal From Canada?
If you have received a PRRA application package, removal notice, or other communication from CBSA, do not delay in obtaining legal advice. Your deadlines may be short, and the evidence required for a PRRA can be highly specific.
Our immigration lawyers can review your case, explain whether you may be eligible, identify the risks and evidence that should be addressed, and assist with preparing your application and written submissions. If you have previously had a refugee claim or PRRA refused, we can also assess what new evidence may be relevant under the applicable rules.
Contact us as soon as possible for a professional PRRA assessment and personalized legal guidance before your removal date.
