Venera Immigration Services Inc.
Location: Mississauga, ON
Job Type: Full-time
Experience: Previous refugee case experience required
Venera Immigration Services Inc. is expanding our refugee practice and is looking for an experienced Immigration Caseworker with hands-on experience in refugee claims, RPD proceedings and PRRA matters.
This is not a general immigration processing position. We are looking for someone who understands refugee files, credibility issues, evidence preparation and hearing preparation.
Responsibilities
Prepare and review Basis of Claim forms and narratives
Conduct detailed refugee claimant interviews
Prepare chronological timelines
Identify inconsistencies, omissions and credibility concerns
Prepare BOC amendments
Prepare documentary disclosure for the RPD
Assist with late disclosure matters
Prepare affidavits and statutory declarations
Prepare PRRA applications and supporting evidence
Review RPD hearing notices and procedural correspondence
Assist with Minister's Intervention matters
Review previous TRV, study permit and immigration applications for inconsistencies
Conduct country condition and NDP research
Assist with Internal Flight Alternative analysis
Assist with state protection and forward-looking risk analysis
Prepare hearing questions and mock hearing materials
Assist counsel with RPD hearing preparation
Assist with written and post-hearing submissions
Monitor strict RPD and PRRA deadlines
Requirements
Previous experience handling refugee protection matters
Experience preparing BOC forms and narratives
Understanding of RPD proceedings
Familiarity with IRPA sections 96 and 97
Strong understanding of credibility and IFA issues
Excellent attention to dates, facts and evidence
Robust client interviewing skills
Solid English drafting skills
Ability to review large files and identify inconsistencies
Ability to work under strict deadlines
Strong organizational skills
Experience with RAD appeals, Minister's Intervention, Federal Court matters or complex PRRA files is a solid asset.
Language: English required. Hindi and/or Punjabi is a strong asset.
To Apply: Please submit your resume and briefly describe your experience with refugee claims, BOC preparation, RPD hearings and PRRA applications.