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The CBSA shares responsibility for carrying out the provisions of the IRPA with CIC, and the IRB (see Exhibit 2, Roles and Responsibilities of the CBSA, CIC and the IRB). For an overview of the removals process, see Appendix A, Removals Process Flow Chart. CIC develops immigration policy, issues visas, and conducts Pre-Removal Risk Assessments (PRRAs).[13] CIC also decides on refugee protection claims made outside Canada at Canadian embassies, high commissions, and consulates, while the IRB renders decisions on refugee claims made by persons in Canada. The IRB also conducts admissibility hearings and detention reviews for persons detained under IRPA after the first 48 hours of arrival (the CBSA decides on detention or release options for the first 48 hours), and rules on immigration appeals such as removal orders.
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