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Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) consideration

umanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) consideration, provides the flexibility to grant permanent resident status or permanent resident visa to certain foreign nationals who would otherwise not qualify in any class and, in which there are compelling H&C grounds. Individuals who have no legal status would be eligible for H&C applications if they have established themselves in Canada by the following: 

  1. 1. Family ties to Canadian permanent residents or Canadian citizens
  2. 2. Employment in Canada (often without a valid work permit)
  3. 3. Education in Canada (often without a valid study permit)
  4. 4. Volunteer work in Canada
  5. 5. English and French skills that have become stronger
  6. 6. Property in Canada
  7. 7. Savings in Canada
  8. 8. Social ties to their communities

It is important to prepare a strong submission letter and collect persuasive supporting documentation for under this category. H&C applications are assessed based on the applicant’s establishment in Canada and the degree to which the applicant would experience hardship if they were forced to apply outside of Canada.