IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE BOARD OF CANADA

The 'Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada' (IRB) is an independent administrative tribunal. The IRB is responsible for applying the Canadian federal Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and for making decisions on immigration and refugee matters. The IRB decides, among other responsibilities, who needs refugee protection among the thousands of claimants who come to Canada annually. The IRB reports to the Canadian government through the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration.
The operations are overseen by the chairperson, currently Jean-Guy Fleury (appointed November 29, 2002 and Marilyn Stuart-Major as Executive Director.
The IRB consists of four divisions or tribunals.

★ Refugee Protection Division

★ Immigration Division

★ Immigration Appeal Division

★ Refugee Appeal Division (not yet in force)

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See also

★ Immigration to Canada

External links

★ Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada Website

★ Immigration and Refugee Board Online forms

★ CBC Digital Archives - Boat People: A Refugee Crisis