
No Second Chances? Understanding New Evidence at the Refugee Appeal Division
Filing an appeal with the Refugee Appeal Division (RAD) is a critical step after a claim is refused. However, many appellants misunderstand how this process works. Unlike the initial hearing, the RAD does not typically hold a new trial. It is primarily a “paper-based” review where a decision-maker looks at the documents and transcripts from...
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