A cessation proceeding is a hearing that takes place when Immigration, Refugee, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) wants to take away your refugee status. This often occurs when a person becomes a refugee and then returns to the country where they claim to be persecuted. Upon re-entering Canada, a border officer may question you about your reasons for returning to your country and whether you are still afraid to live there.
If IRCC thinks that you are no longer afraid and you are a permanent resident and not yet a Canadian Citizen, they may attempt to take away or cease your refugee status. This is done by holding a hearing. If you lose your refugee status, there may be other options for remaining in Canada. We can help you with a cessation application and any other applications to assist you to stay in Canada.
A vacation application is different in that IRCC may want to take away or vacate your permanent residence status. This can happen for any number of reasons. Certain types of criminal offences may result in a vacation application and vacation hearing. Also, misrepresentation on your permanent residence application could lead to vacation proceedings. If this happens, you need experienced Counsel to assist you at your hearing and to help you if you receive a negative decision and your permanent residence status is taken away.
