Refugee status does not automatically trigger deletion. However, a formal grant of asylum — particularly where the recognising state explicitly found the Russian charges to be politically motivated — constitutes compelling evidence before the CCF. The Commission treats UNHCR-mandated refugee status and asylum decisions from credible jurisdictions as strong indicators that Article 3 has been violated. You must still file a formal CCF application; the asylum decision should be submitted as primary supporting documentation alongside the legal brief.
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