An RCIC represented a client at the IAD for a removal order appeal. The appeal was dismissed, and the client retained a lawyer to file an application for leave and judicial review at the Federal Court. The judicial review was later dismissed but the client is afraid to return to their home country. What option is available to this client?

Filing a refugee claim is typically available to individuals who are within Canada and have not previously had their claim rejected at an earlier stage. Since this client has already undergone a removal order appeal and subsequent judicial review, they are likely barred from making a new refugee claim, making this option unavailable.

An application for humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) considerations can be made to seek relief from removal based on compassionate grounds. However, this option is generally not tailored for immediate risk assessments regarding safety upon return, making it less appropriate compared to a PRRA in this scenario.

Applying for a temporary resident permit (TRP) allows individuals to stay in Canada for a specific time despite being inadmissible. However, it does not address the client's immediate fear of returning home due to perceived risks, which a PRRA specifically evaluates.