Detention Hearing

Detained by CBSA? You Still Have Rights.

Detention Hearing Representation by Cougar Immigration

Being detained by Canadian immigration authorities is frightening and overwhelming—but it’s not the end of the road. If you or a loved one has been taken into immigration custody by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), you have the right to a Detention Review Hearing.

At Cougar Immigration, we act swiftly and strategically to represent individuals in immigration detention and fight for their release—with the legal insight and urgency these cases demand.

 

What is a Detention Hearing?

A Detention Review Hearing is held by the Immigration Division (ID) of the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) to decide whether you should remain in detention or be released.

You will be detained if CBSA believes you:

• Are unlikely to appear for immigration proceedings or removal
• Pose a danger to the public
• Have not established your identity
• Are subject to an inadmissibility report or removal order

The first hearing must take place within 48 hours of your detention—and regularly thereafter.

 

Your Rights During Detention

As a detainee in Canada, you have the right to:

• Know the reasons for your detention
• Have a hearing within 48 hours
• Be represented by a lawyer or immigration consultant
• Present evidence and witnesses in your favor
• Challenge CBSA’s claims with legal support

This is your chance to seek release and show that continued detention is unnecessary or unjust.

 

How Cougar Immigration Helps

We understand the urgency and emotional weight of detention cases. Our experienced team acts fast to:

• Review CBSA’s allegations and legal basis for detention
• Build your defense and case for release
• Help prepare sureties (bail sponsors) if needed
• Collect supporting documents (proof of address, identity, compliance plans)
• Represent you at IRB Detention Review Hearings
• Assist with subsequent appeals, PRRA, or H&C applications where applicable

Whether you’re being held at a detention facility or facing detention at a border entry, time is critical—and we’re ready to act.

 

Who Needs This Service?

• Permanent residents or foreign nationals detained by CBSA
• Individuals without valid immigration status
• Asylum seekers or refused refugee claimants
• People flagged for inadmissibility or pending removal
• Detained due to identity issues or past criminality

We also assist family members of detainees with updates, strategy sessions, and release planning.

 

Pricing

Custom packages available for complex or extended detention cases.

 

Why Choose Cougar Immigration?

Detention hearings are high-pressure and fast-moving. Cougar Immigration brings calm, clarity, and legal strength to help clients regain their freedom and dignity. We fight for your release with knowledge of the system and respect for your rights.