Refugee claim coverage for new clients from September 23
Coverage for new certificates issued as of September 23, 2019 will be the same as those issued before April 16, 2019.
Financially eligible clients will receive:
Basis of Claim (BOC) preparation coverage
| Regular claims | Country and claim type on IRB’s file review (expedite) list | |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff maximum | 7 hours | 10 hours |
| Certificate wording |
For preparation and filing of BOC limited to 7 hours. Does not authorize preparation for and attendance at RPD hearing |
For preparation and filing of the BOC and other documents in accordance with the IRB expedited process for Refugee claimants, limited to 10 hours |
| Disbursements |
Standard disbursements per the Disbursements Handbook, including 10 hours of interpretation time |
Standard disbursements per the Disbursements Handbook, including 10 hours of interpretation time |
RPD hearing coverage
| Regular claims | Country and claim type on IRB’s file review (expedite) list | |
|---|---|---|
| Tariff maximum | 9 hours + hearing attendance | 6 hours + hearing attendance |
| Amendment wording |
For representation at RPD proceedings. Tariff maximum of 9 hours for all services other than attendance at the hearing. |
For representation at RPD proceedings following referral of expedited claim to full hearing. Tariff maximum of 6 hours for all services other than attendance at the hearing. |
| When amendment may be requested |
Whenever preparation work needs to begin after referral of claim to RPD |
Upon scheduling of claim for a hearing |
| Documents required on Legal Aid Online |
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