What happens when an asylum seeker gets picked up at the border?

One of the first things that happens when an asylum seeker crosses the border is they are taken to the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA). We explain how the CBSA determines someone’s eligibility to make a refugee claim.

Research:
Key Figures on Asylum Claims in Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees...

Find out if you’re eligible - Refugee status from inside Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees...

CBSA Security Checks: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/security-s...

Applying for refugee status in Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees...

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