Question 11 pts

A person who has been grantedprotection as aConvention refugeemay losesuch protectionif the circumstances in the country from whom the claimant sought protection no longer exist.

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True

False

Flag question: Question 2Question 21 pts

A refugee claimant must have experienced persecution in his home country to comply with the definition of Convention refugee.

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True

False

Flag question: Question 3Question 31 pts

Foreign nationals who leave their country for economic reasons can become refugees sur place if they have valid fears of persecution and harsh punishment upon return.

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True

False

Flag question: Question 4Question 41 pts

Carolina received an appointment to report to IRCC for an interview to determine if she is eligible and admissible to proceed with her refugee claim. She is afraid that the officer interviewing her might find her not to be a Convention refugee and remove her from Canada. Carolina can go confident to the interview because: (pp. 420, 428)

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The responsibility for deciding refugee protection claims is vested upon the Refugee Protection Division, which is a specialized tribunal

The responsibility for deciding refugee protection claims is vested upon the Immigration Appeal Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board

If the officer finds that she is not a Convention refugee, she has a right to appeal to the Refugee Appeal Division and then to the Federal Court

If the officer finds that she is not a Convention refugee or a person in need of protection, it is the CBSA that has to arrange removal

Flag question: Question 5Question 51 pts

Foreign nationals who are forced to flee their home countries due to natural disasters qualify for protection in Canada as they are deemed to be persons in need of protection.

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True

False

Flag question: Question 6Question 61 pts

A person will only qualify for protection in Canada if his reasons for fear fall within the established nexus of possibilitiesnamely, race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, and political opinion.

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True

False

Flag question: Question 7Question 71 pts

Although there is no universally accepted definition of persecution, case law infers that a threat to life or an act of discrimination or harassment would adequately define this concept.

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True

False

Flag question: Question 8Question 81 pts

A person who has been granted the status of Convention refugee may lose such status if the circumstances in the country from whom the claimant sought protection no longer exist.

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True

False

Flag question: Question 9Question 91 pts

Refugee claimants who are given the designation of Designated Foreign Nationals are processed under different rules than other refugees. One of those differences is: (p. 425)

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When they are accepted, they are given a TRP, but cannot apply for permanent residence

When they are accepted, they can apply for permanent residence and include their family in the application

When they are accepted, they will not be able to apply for permanent residence for five years

When they are accepted, the Minister will immediately apply for a judicial review of the case

Flag question: Question 10Question 102 pts

Which of the following statements is true about the PRRA (pre-removal risk assessment)?

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The PRRA gives an opportunity to failed refugee claimants to have a re-evaluation of their refugee claims to ensure that the RPD did not err in its decision.

The PRRA is an administrative process designed for people who are about to be removed from Canada. The assessment is conducted by PRRA officers, who are employees of CBSA.

Failed refugee claimants are barred from applying for a PRRA for 12 months following the rejection of their refugee claim.

Failed DCO (designated countries of origin)refugee claimants are barred from applying for a PRRA for 12 months following the rejection of their refugee claim.

Flag question: Question 11Question 112 pts

In the context of refugee law, who has the burden of proof regarding whether a claim is eligible for referral to the Refugee Protection Division of the Immigration and Refugee Board?

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The IRCC officer at an inland office

The refugee claimant

The minister of IRCC

The CBSA officer at the port of entry

Flag question: Question 12Question 122 pts

Nicolas, a citizen of Mexico just received the decision from the Refugee Protection Division that his claim for protection has been approved. Nicolas decides to travel to Mexico to visit his ill mother and share the good news.

You, acting as Nicolas' legal representative advise him that if he goes back to Mexico he will no longer be entitled to receive protection in Canada. On which of the following provisions are you relying for giving such advice?

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Alienage

Cessation clause

Exclusion clause

Non-refoulement

Flag question: Question 13Question 132 pts

Which of the following is an example of a derogable right?

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Freedom of movement

The right to life

Freedom from involuntary servitude

Freedom from torture

Flag question: Question 14Question 142 pts

Issa is a member of the military in Borovia. The military was involved in mistreatment and discrimination against the country's minority ethnic group. Issa participated in torturing detainees and was responsible for the death of many. He is now in Canada, escaping persecution himself for disobeying his superior's orders. He wants to make a refugee claim and is confident Canada will not return him to Borovia. Is he correct? (p. 350)

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No, Issa is not correct as the principle of non-refoulement does not apply to him

No, Issa disobeyed his superior's orders and he is not a trustworthy person

Yes, Canada is a signatory to the 1951 Convention and will not send him back

Yes, once Issa makes a refugee claim, he will not be sent back to Borovia

Flag question: Question 15Question 152 pts

Which one of the following statements is true?

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To fall within the definition of 'refugee' as it is applied in an In-Canada application, a claimant must be both a 'convention refugee' and 'a person in need of protection'.

A convention refugee may still not be given protection in Canada if he/she is an "excluded" person.

You are a person in need of protection if you are a person outside of Canada who would face a danger of torture, death or cruel or unusual treatment if returned to you home country.

A person fits into the convention refugee definition if her/she faces persecution based on his/her ethnic origin, which is one of the five listed categories.

Flag question: Question 16Question 162 pts

If a person arrives in a country seeking refugee status, and that country does not consider him/her to be a refugee, or any other type of legitimate migrant, this person will be viewed by the country as a/an -

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displaced person

an illegal alien

an unauthorized arrival

asylum seeker

Flag question: Question 17Question 172 pts

Which of the following statements accurately describes the principle of non-refoulement?

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This principle prevents Canada from returning a refugee to the country where they face a risk of persecution.

This principle prevents Canada from removing refugee claimants who are guilty of serious non-political crimes until a final determination is made regarding their refugee claims.

This principle prevents Canada from returning a refugee to their country of origin if their life is endangered due to a natural disaster or armed conflict.

This principle grants refugee claimants the right to access the court system and to have legal representation.

Flag question: Question 18Question 182 pts

Which of the following statements is true?

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Although the RPD processes DCO claims expeditiously to deter fraudulent refugee claims, DCO claimants can still delay removal from Canada if they apply for PRRA immediately after their claim is denied.

The roles of a designated representative in a refugee hearing are to advise and represent the claimant in an efficient manner before the Refugee Protection Division (RPD). All refugee claimants have the right to appoint a designated representative.

The Pre-removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) is an option available to people who have been issued a security certificate against them.

Refugee claimants from a designated country of origin are eligible to apply for work permits while awaiting a determination from the Refugee Protection Division.

Flag question: Question 19Question 192 pts

When a foreign national arrives in Canada to make a refugee claim, they have not been screened for potential inadmissibility. This raises concerns for the Canadian public as they fear criminals may enter Canada using the refugee program. How does the government identify such persons? (p. 433)

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Refugee claimants go through security screening by the Immigration and Refugee Board and the Refugee Protection Division

Refugee claimants are questioned extensively at the front-end interview and at the Refugee Protection Division for any possible inadmissibility

Refugee claimants go through security screening once they are found to be people in need of protection and apply for permanent residence

Refugee claimants go through security screening by the CBSA and intelligence services as soon as they make their refugee claim

Flag question: Question 20Question 202 pts

Rob has been scheduled for his refugee hearing. He sent the documents he will enter as evidence at his hearing to be translated and the translator did not have them ready on time. He wants to know how to proceed in order to submit his documents to the RPD. Advise Rob what to do. (p. 443)

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If he did not meet the time limit to submit the documents, he will have to proceed with the hearing without the documents

He has to make an application for extension of time, explain the reason for late disclosure and the probative value of the documents

If he missed the time limit, he should send the documents and hope that the board member will accept them

He has to make an application for late disclosure explaining that the interpreter did not understand the urgency of the translations.

Flag question: Question 21Question 212 pts

Ramiro, a Mexican citizen, made a refugee claim at a Canadian port of entry. Ramiro came to Canada from the United States. He explained to the CBSA officer that he did not claim protection in the United States because he feared repercussions from organized criminal groups. Which of the following outcomes is most likely to occur?

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Ramiro will be detained and must attend an eligibility interview at a CIC inland office for a decision about whether his claim should be referred to the Refugee Protection Division.

Ramiro will be issued an ineligibility notice, but he will be permitted to enter Canada if he wants to appeal the decision to the Refugee Appeal Division.

Ramiro will be issued an ineligibility notice and removal proceedings will be initiated against him.

Ramiro will be issued a conditional removal order pending the outcome of his refugee claim.

Flag question: Question 22Question 222 pts

Which statute first created the legal basis for a refugee determination system in Canada?

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The Immigration and Refugee Protection Act

The Immigration Act of 1910

The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Immigration Act of 1976

Flag question: Question 23Question 232 pts

Which treaty provides the basis in law for granting protection in Canada?

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The 1966 International Covenant on Civil and Human Rights

The 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees and Persons in Need of Protection

The 1967 Protocol Relating to the Status of Refugees

The 1984 Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment

Flag question: Question 24Question 242 pts

In the event of an unsuccessful claim, a claimant may have the following options:

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voluntary departure, appeal of the RPD determination to the RAD, application for leave for judicial review in the Federal Court, or application to IRCC for a pre-removal risk assessment

voluntary departure, appeal of the RAD determination to the RPD, application for leave for judicial review in the Federal Court, or application to IRCC for a pre-removal risk assessment

voluntary departure, appeal of the RAD determination to the RPD, application for leave for judicial review in the Court of Appeal, or application to IRCC for a pre-removal risk assessment

voluntary departure, appeal of the RAD determination to the RPD, application for leave for judicial review to the Court of Appeal, or application to RPD for a pre-removal risk assessment