Humanitarian and Compassionate Reasons (H&C)

Normally, foreign nationals who wish to immigrate to Canada must apply for and obtain a   permanent resident visa from abroad. Foreign nationals do not have the right to apply for permanent residence from within Canada if they do not meet the requirements of an in-Canada immigration class, or if they are otherwise  inadmissible.

However,  section A25(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) allows foreign   nationals who are inadmissible or who are ineligible to apply in an  immigration class, to apply for permanent residence, or for an exemption from  a requirement of the Act, based on humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) considerations.    

Examples of the factors that may be considered include, but are not limited to;  

• Establishment in Canada
• An inability to leave Canada that has led to establishment
• Ties to Canada
• Best interests of any children affected by your application
• Health considerations
• Family violence considerations
• Consequences of your separation from relative
• Factors in your country of origin (not related to seeking protection)
• Any other relevant factors you wish to have considered that are not related to seeking protection.