1. Harm, mistreatment or threats suffered (by you or your family)
2. Why are you unwilling or unable to return to your country?
3. If you returned, what would happen to you, who would be responsible and why?
4. Did you ask the authorities (police, etc.) for protection? Explain.
5. Did you relocate to another part of your country to seek safety?
7. Why at that time and not sooner or later?
8. Did you seek refuge in another country (other than Canada)? Country, dates, duration, asylum claim?
9. If you did not claim asylum upon arrival in Canada, why not?
10. Why did you choose Canada rather than another country?
11. Have you ever made an asylum claim in Canada, in another country, or with the UNHCR?
12. If a child aged 6 or under is claiming asylum with you, explain why they would be at risk of harm.
13. Any other important details in support of your asylum claim
Previous Asylum Claims (you or your family)