humanitarian and compassionate considerations

An H&C application allows individuals facing exceptional circumstances to apply for permanent residency in Canada based on humanitarian or compassionate grounds. Anyone in Canada who cannot apply through other immigration programs and faces hardship if forced to leave Canada may be eligible for an H&C application. 

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Here are some scenarios where H&C applications may be successful:

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Deep Establishment in Canada: You’ve lived in Canada for a long time—established a career, formed friendships, and has made significant contributions to the community.

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Best Interests of Children: If you have children involved, and their removal to another country would greatly impact their well-being, education and development. 

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Adverse Conditions in Your Home Country: If returning home means facing conflict, violence, or discrimination and there is a genuine need for you to stay in Canada where it’s safer and more stable.

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Health Concerns: Perhaps you have a medical condition that requires ongoing treatment, which isn’t available or is prohibitively expensive back home. 

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Old Age and Isolation: If you are elderly and alone, returning to your home country could mean facing severe isolation and lack of care.