Humanitarian and Compassionate
Humanitarian and Compassionate
One can apply for humanitarian and compassionate reasons only in very difficult and exceptional cases, as a last resort for a person whose circumstances and factors may be sufficiently compelling to qualify for an H & C consideration.
We have been able to assist a few successful applications, helping these individuals to successfully immigrate and forge a future for themselves in Canada. We will assess your options and recommend the best course of action.
In considering whether to grant an application on humanitarian grounds, the immigration authorities will typically consider the following factors:
- Whether the circumstances that led the applicant to remain in Canada were beyond their control
- Adverse conditions in the applicant’s country of origin
- How long the applicant has been in Canada
- How long the applicant has remained in one community in Canada
- Ongoing relationships to family members in Canada and the current immigration/citizenship status of those family members
- Whether the family has the option of being together in another country
- The particular circumstances of all family members
- Financial dependence of the family members on the applicant
- The applicant’s history of stable employment and sound financial management
- Whether the applicant has integrated into the community through involvement in community organizations or other activities
- Whether the applicant and his family members have a good civil record in Canada
