Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C)
Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications provide individuals who are in Canada without legal status, or who may not meet regular immigration requirements, the opportunity to apply for permanent residence based on compassionate and humanitarian grounds. This program is intended for applicants who can demonstrate that their removal from Canada would result in significant hardship, such as factors relating to family, health, or establishment in Canada.
why apply for Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C)
Applying for H&C grounds is an important option for individuals who may not meet the usual immigration requirements but face exceptional circumstances that warrant consideration. This program allows applicants to seek permanent residency in Canada if their removal would cause significant hardship.