⚠ Important Note: Immigration policies and legal information are constantly evolving. The information presented in this info session is accurate as of the date of delivery (May 5, 2025) and the content provided in the info session does not constitute legal advice.
With rising concerns for 2SGLBTQI communities in the United States, many individuals are exploring the possibility of relocating to Canada. This recorded information session offers accurate, up-to-date guidance to help you understand your options, assess potential risks, and consider key factors involved in making an informed decision.
Watch the session below and download our companion resource for additional insights and next steps.
Watch the Info Session
Companion Guide
The information in this guide is accurate as of May 5, 2025 and does not constitute legal advice.
Quick Links
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
Resources for Asylum Claims
- Refugee Determination System: myrefugeeclaim.ca
- Regional Organizations: myrefugeeclaim.ca/en/community-resources
- CLEO Steps to Justice: stepstojustice.ca
U.S.-Based Nonprofits for Internal Relocation:
- Trans Resistance Network: transresistancenetwork.wordpress.com
- Traction (Trans Community Action): tractionpnw.org
- Trans Continental Pipeline: tcpipeline.org
Frequently Accessed Resources
- Required Travel Documents: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/travel-voyage/td-dv-eng
- Study Permits for Minor Children: www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/minor-children
- Bringing Pets to Canada: inspection.canada.ca/en/importing-food-plants-animals/pets
- Canada–United States Safe Third Country Agreement: canadaborderclinic.org/migrant-info/can-i-make-a-refugee-claim-at-the-canadian-land-border
- Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) Complaints: cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/contact/feedback-retr
Acknowledgment
The video recording and companion resource are made possible thanks to the hard work of
Egale Canada, Canada-US Border Rights Clinic, Green and Spiegel LLP, Rainbow Railroad, and The 519.
