H&C
Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations
H&C Considerations
Who is this program for?
You may use this application to apply for permanent residence from within Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds (H&C) if you:
- are a foreign national currently living in Canada;
- need an exemption from one or more requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) or Regulations in order to apply for permanent residence within Canada;
- believe humanitarian and compassionate considerations justify granting the exemption(s) you need; and
- are not eligible to apply for permanent residence from within Canada in any of these classes:
- Spouse or Common-Law Partner;
- Live-in Caregiver;
- Caregivers: caring for children or people with high medical needs;
- Protected Person and Convention Refugees; and
- Temporary Resident Permit Holder
Who may not use this application?
You may not apply for H&C consideration if you:
- are a Canadian citizen,
- a permanent resident,
- have submitted an H&C application for which a decision has not been made
- have an outstanding refugee claim,
- became a designated foreign national within the last 5 years
#DYK – Applying for H&C consideration is an exceptional measure – it is not simply another means of applying for permanent resident status in Canada!
Contact us today to assess your eligibility!
