Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C)
Under this program, Canada grants Permanent Residence to those individuals who meet some specific criteria under compelling circumstances.
Applying for PR under this category signifies that you or your family members have some risk or hardship situation back home , which can cause undue and undeserved emotional distress.
The special aspect of this program is that people who would otherwise be unqualified to get PR are eligible under this.
Processing of Applications:
Detailed documentation showing proofs of circumstances including letters, photographs or other official/ medical documents is needed.
Different aspects apart from the applicant’s situation will be taken into consideration during the processing of the application.
- Establishment in Canada
- Ties to Canada
- Best interests of the child if any.
- Factors/ circumstances which can be faced in the home country.
- Health considerations
It’s the applicant’s duty to explain what all circumstances he would have to face if his request doesn’t get approved.