Humanitarian and Compassionate Program

Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds

This immigration program gives you an opportunity to become a permanent resident of Canada, but this program is applicable only for a specific category of people with exceptional cases.

Please see the following factors, which will be considered in the review your case:

         How the person is settled in Canada

         Relationship with and connections with your family

         The best interest of any child involved

         Consequences if you are not granted the approval of your request to CIC


Example, who can apply or will be involved in the process for H&C:

         A parent or parents

         Brothers and sisters

         Children

         Grandchildren

         Grandparents


Which rules may apply to H&C:

         People can apply inside Canada for a permanent resident status

         May apply also from aboard for a permanent resident visa

         You cannot have more than one application at the same time

         When you apply for H&C risk factors as will not assess such as, cruel, danger of life, punishment or unusual treatment.

         You cannot apply if you applied for a refugee status and if your refugee matter is still in the process in the IRB

         Application for H&C can be only after one year from the time you received a negative decision from the IRB (Immigration Refugee Board)


For any questions, if you are eligible and how to apply for H&C (Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds), please contact us to book a consultation