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Basically all written in the title. Does anyone know if Canada is actually accepting us as refugees from the US yet, or no? Any information is appreciated, thank you!

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[–] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 32 points 3 days ago (11 children)

No. Canada has an agreement with the US that nobody entering Canada from the US will be seen as a refugee and will be deported back to the US. Vice versa is true with people entering the US from Canada.

It's the Safe Third Country Agreement. They even have big red letters saying "yes this agreement is still in effect".

[–] Mugmoor@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (4 children)

Americans can still apply for refugee status. That agreement makes it so if you come to the US and Canada as a refugee from a third country, you can only apply for status in the first country you entered.

US Citizens are still eligible for refugee status, assuming they meet the other criteria.

If you're in the LGBTQI+ Community and need refugee status here, check the link below; https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/refugees/about-refugee-system/2slgbtqi-plus.html

You'll also find support with the UNHCR (United Nations High Commission for Refugees) and the Rainbow Railroad.

[–] ImplyingImplications@lemmy.ca 2 points 3 days ago (3 children)

Why would Canada call the US a safe country for people seeking refugee status and also accept refugees from the US?

[–] machineunlearning@lemmy.ca 1 points 3 days ago

The safe third country law predates the bulk of the current insanity, and Canada wants to maintain decorum with Trump due to ongoing tariff and sovereignty threats. Dropping out of that agreement shouldn't be required to accept someone's refugee claim and requires less political capital.

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