Humanitarian and Compassionate
Humanitarian and Compassionate" (H&C) is a program in Canada that allows certain individuals who do not meet the regular immigration requirements to apply for permanent residence on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. This program is designed to address exceptional cases where individuals may face hardship or risk if they were to return to their home country.
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Under the H&C program, individuals can apply for permanent residence if they can demonstrate that they would experience unusual and undeserved or disproportionate hardship if they were required to leave Canada. This may include factors such as medical conditions, family ties in Canada, best interests of a child, or significant establishment in Canada.
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The H&C application is assessed based on a variety of factors, including the individual's establishment in Canada, the degree of hardship they would face if they were to leave, and any humanitarian or compassionate considerations that may warrant an exemption from the regular immigration requirements.
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It's important to note that the H&C application process is discretionary, meaning that decisions are made on a case-by-case basis, and there is no guarantee of approval. The process typically involves submitting a detailed application with supporting documentation and evidence to substantiate the claimed humanitarian and compassionate grounds.