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.
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:
The first hearing must take place within 48 hours of your detention—and regularly thereafter.
As a detainee in Canada, you have the right to:
This is your chance to seek release and show that continued detention is unnecessary or unjust.
We understand the urgency and emotional weight of detention cases. Our experienced team acts fast to:
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.
We also assist family members of detainees with updates, strategy sessions, and release planning.
Custom packages available for complex or extended detention cases.
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.