Notice of Withdrawal of a Claim for Refugee Protection

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​The Notice of Withdrawal of a Claim for Refugee Protection (PDF, 280 KB) should be submitted to the Refugee Protection Division (RPD) if a claimant is withdrawing their claim for refugee protection under Rule 59(2) of the Refugee Protection Division Rules.

This form can be printed and completed by hand, or it can be completed electronically and printed. Signatures cannot be entered electronically; you must first print the document and sign by hand.

The completed form should be submitted to your regional RPD office by mail, fax, or in person. It cannot be submitted by email.