Humanitarian & Compassionate

Those people who would not normally be eligible to become permanent residents of Canada may be able to apply on Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds.

In some exceptional cases, H&C apply to people who have some hardship if removed from Canada. In this application, it asks for the exception to the immigration rules for not applying from outside of Canada. It is very important the person needs to have significant reasons as to why he/she should be allowed to stay. These can be included economically establishment in Canada, best interest of the children, medical, and hardship. Under these grounds applicants can make stronger case.

Factors in consideration

• Establishment: how settle the person is in Canada.
• General family ties to Canada.
• The best interest of any children involved, and
• What could happen to you if the application rejected.

How it works

1. Hardship: If you are force to leave Canada, the officer will consider if there is any hardship you will face. There are a couple of factors that the office considers, but not limited to

• Danger of violence at home country.
• Poor economic conditions, unable to find job.
• Poor medical condition and lack of medical resources.
• Violent relationships.
• Reversely impact on close relations in Canada.

2. Establishment in Canada: If you have strong connection in Canada, then you may also take these factors in consideration.

• Duration of your living in Canada.
• Babysitting – Volunteering in Canada.
• Close relations in Canada – family and friends.
• Still studying or going back to school.
• Working fulltime in Canada, paying taxes etc.
• Connected to the religious organizations – Membership OR activist.

3. Best Interest of a child: The officer must take into consideration the best interest of any child that can be affected by your removal from Canada.

• If you have your own child or adopted. Born inside or outside Canada.
• Grandchildren, that you are close to.
• Any other child you are emotionally in touch with.