PRRA Lawyer Canada — Protection Before Removal
When a removal order is active or a refugee claim has already been refused, a Pre-Removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) may be the final legal process available to prevent return where serious harm is likely.
Kooh Law represents individuals across Canada in urgent protection matters, including PRRA applications, post-ineligibility cases, and time-sensitive risk submissions.
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New Asylum Rules (Bill C-12) — What Changed
Canada has updated its asylum rules. Because of Bill C-12, some people can no longer go through the full refugee process like before.
What can happen now:
- Your case may not be sent to the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB)
- You may be told your claim is not eligible
- Your case may end before you get a full hearing
How this affects you:
If you are still at risk in your home country, you may not get a full chance to explain your situation in a hearing. In many cases, the only step left is something called a PRRA (Pre-Removal Risk Assessment).
What PRRA means
PRRA is a final chance to explain why you cannot go back before removal from Canada.
You can show:
- What danger you face
- What has changed in your situation
- Any new evidence that supports your risk
What you need to know
PRRA is usually paper-based (no full hearing)
The decision is based on how strong your documents are
Deadlines are strict and come quickly
Why this is important:
Because of Bill C-12, many people now have only one real opportunity to explain their risk — PRRA. How your case is prepared can make a serious difference.
Kooh Law reviews your case to determine:
- If PRRA applies to you
- What evidence should be included
- Whether other legal steps can still be taken
If Your Refugee Claim Was Refused or You Are Found Ineligible
Many people ask what happens next after a refusal or ineligibility. Here are the key answers:
My refugee claim was not accepted — what can I do?
If your refugee claim was not accepted, you may still have legal options.
Because of changes under Bill C-12, some people cannot continue in the refugee process and must rely on a PRRA (Pre-Removal Risk Assessment) to explain their risk.
Am I still protected before removal?
You are not automatically protected after a refusal.
Under current rules, including changes from Bill C-12, legal steps such as a PRRA application or Federal Court action may still delay or stop removal — depending on your situation.
What happens if my claim is found ineligible?
If your claim is found ineligible, you may not get a full refugee hearing.
Due to Bill C-12 rules, PRRA may become the only process available to present your risk before removal.
Not sure if you still have protection?
PRRA Applications — Legal Protection Before Removal
PRRA Lawyer — When Risk Still Exists
When does PRRA apply?
A PRRA application allows individuals facing removal from Canada to present new evidence showing risk of persecution, torture, or serious harm if returned.
When PRRA applies:
- A removal order has been issued
- Refugee claim was refused or not referred under current asylum eligibility rules
- New evidence or risk has developed since last decision
What Kooh Law handles:
- Preparing PRRA submissions with updated country-condition evidence
- Identifying risk factors overlooked in earlier decisions
- Coordinating urgent filings within strict timelines
Claim Not Referred or Ineligible — What Happens Next
Claim Not Referred? Protection May Still Be Available
Some individuals are found ineligible for refugee protection due to prior claims, entry issues, or procedural grounds. In these cases, PRRA may still be the only pathway to present risk.
Common reasons this can happen:
A claim may be found ineligible because of a previous claim, how the person entered Canada, timing rules, or another immigration process that affects access to the refugee system.
Common reasons this can happen:
- Addressing gaps between IRB decisions and PRRA criteria
- Assessing PRRA eligibility after ineligibility decisions
- Building a risk-based case independent of the refugee system
Protection Before Removal — Urgent Legal Measures
Still at Risk Before Removal? Immediate Legal Action May Be Required
When removal is scheduled, timelines become critical. Legal intervention must be immediate to prevent irreversible consequences.
Urgent scenarios:
Removal Date Issued
A scheduled removal leaves very little time.
CBSA Enforcement Started
Action by CBSA requires immediate review.
New Risk Has Developed
Changed conditions may support urgent action.
What Kooh Law does in urgent cases:
- Filing PRRA applications under time pressure
- Coordinating stay of removal motions where applicable
- Preparing Federal Court intervention when required
How Kooh Law Handles PRRA and Protection Cases
Kooh Law focuses on immigration appeals and high-risk protection cases, including RAD appeals, Federal Court judicial reviews, and urgent removal matters.
Work is led by Aminreza Koohestani, a Toronto-based lawyer with experience in refugee protection and international legal frameworks, including prior work with the United Nations Refugee Agency.
Cases are approached with:
- Detailed legal analysis of refusal decisions
- Evidence-driven submissions
- Rapid response for urgent timelines
About the Lawyer Handling Your Case
Aminreza Koohestani — Founder & Principal
Aminreza Koohestani is a Toronto-based lawyer focused on immigration appeals, Federal Court litigation, and cross-border legal matters. His work includes refugee protection, judicial review, and complex cases involving international legal frameworks.
He previously worked with the United Nations Refugee Agency on international protection and humanitarian matters, contributing to legal analysis in refugee and risk-based cases.
He advises clients across multi-jurisdictional issues and represents individuals in high-stakes immigration proceedings, including PRRA applications and removal-related matters.
Time-Sensitive Legal Assessment
Speak With a PRRA Lawyer Before Deadlines Expire
PRRA timelines are strict, and late action can eliminate legal protection. Early assessment determines whether PRRA, judicial review, or emergency court intervention is appropriate.
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