Me Rachel Bourbeau, lawyer — founded 2022
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The firm
A law office devotedto humanitarian immigration.
You are already here. The law still gives you options. I am Rachel Bourbeau, a lawyer and member of the Barreau du Québec. I defend people who are in Canada and inside an immigration procedure — a refugee claim, an appeal, a removal order, a detention. My office is in Montreal. My practice is federal, so I represent clients anywhere in Canada.
What did you receive?
Show us the document. One question at a time.
What I do.
Refugee claim in Canada
If you are in Canada and cannot safely return home, you can claim refugee protection. How the claim and the hearing work, and what a lawyer does.
IIAppealing a refused claim (RAD)
If your refugee claim was refused, you can often appeal. The deadline is counted in days — and there are two of them.
IIIHaving the Federal Court review the decision
The Federal Court can take a second look at a refused immigration decision. Only a lawyer can represent you there. The deadline is counted in days.
IVRemoval order and stay of removal
A removal order does not always mean leaving immediately. Stays, deferral requests, PRRA and Federal Court motions can pause a removal. How each works.
VThe last review before removal (PRRA)
Before a removal, one last review checks the danger you would face back home. Who can apply, the deadlines, and what a positive decision means.
VIImmigration detention
If someone is detained by the CBSA, the law requires reviews on a fixed schedule. How detention reviews work and how release is argued.
VIIAfter a positive decision
A positive refugee decision makes you a protected person. Next steps: permanent residence, family members, travel documents, and what to avoid.
VIIIPermanent residence on humanitarian grounds
A humanitarian and compassionate application asks for permanent residence based on your personal situation, even when no other path is open. It is an exceptional, discretionary measure.
- BarMember
- TribunalsIRB · F.C.
- JurisdictionAll of Canada
- She speaksFR · EN · ES
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