Residents of Hong Kong are now eligible for PRRA
On November 12, 2020, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a new policy regarding the eligibility of the residents of Hong Kong to apply for a pre-removal risk assessment (PRRA). If they received a final negative decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB), the Federal Court, or IRCC from November 13, 2019, to November 12, 2020, they may apply for PRRA. The political situation in Hong Kong has worsened and the life of some individuals may be at risk if they return home. Therefore, IRCC removed a requirement to wait at least 12 months prior to the PRRA application. All decisions will still be made on a case basis.
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