Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
Humanitarian and Compassionate applications, also known as H & C Applications ask the Canadian government of Canada to allow a person to stay in Canada due to compassionate reasons.
The objective of H & C's is to allow for flexible approval of deserving cases that aren't covered by legislation. Some considerations of H & C's include: inadmissibility, hardship and the best interests of a child.
Understanding Humanitarian & Compassionate Applications
Can I apply for a H & C?
You may apply for permanent residence from within Canada on a H & C basis if you:
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are a foreign national currently living in Canada;
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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;
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believe humanitarian and compassionate considerations justify granting the exemption(s) you need; and
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are not eligible to apply for permanent residence from within Canada in any of these classes:
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Spouse or Common-Law Partner;
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Live-in Caregiver;
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Caregivers: caring for children or people with high medical needs;
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Protected Person and Convention Refugees; and
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Temporary Resident Permit Holder
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When Can I not apply for a H & C?
You cannot apply for a H & C is you are:
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A Canadian citizen,
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A permanent resident,
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Have submitted an H&C application for which a decision has not been made
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Have an outstanding refugee claim,
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Became a designated foreign national within the last 5 years.
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