Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds

Common misunderstandings:

There are several common misconceptions about the H&C program, such as the following:

1. Is H&C a refugee program? Or is it a program for people who are in danger in their home country, due to political/religious conflict, or tourists who want to stay in Canada?
   This is not true!
   H&C doesn't consider the risk factor; the biggest factor to consider is how connected you and your family are to Canada.
2. If I submit my H&C application and it's not accepted, will I be unable to apply to other programs?
   This is a misconception about H&C.
   The H&C process involves reviewing whether the applicant is no longer eligible for any other immigration program at that time, and whether they meet other humanitarian criteria. Therefore, if another suitable immigration program becomes available at a later time, you can still apply for that program without any negative impact.
3. Can H&C only be submitted once?
   Incorrect!
   The H&C can be submitted multiple times without limit. If you resubmit, you can add further evidence of your ties to Canada and proof that you are not eligible for other immigration programs at the moment.

Who is eligible for H&C?

Individuals are more likely to have their H&C applications approved if they can demonstrate they meet some (not all) of the following criteria:

• Living and being closely connected to Canada.
• If all family members (spouse/children) are living with you in Canada, your application will be even more convincing.
• Having a job in Canada
• Do you have friends or relatives who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents?
• Study in Canada
• I have done volunteer work in Canada.
• Proficient in English or French
• Accumulate finances and assets in Canada.

EXAMPLE 1: BUSINESS OWNER OVER 45 YEARS OLD

• I've been living in Canada with my family for the past two years.
  
• Have a valid work permit to work for your company.
  
• I have two children currently attending schools in Canada (ages 12 and 14).
  
• There are 3 sales representatives in Canada;
  
• Buy a property in Canada;
  
• I have never applied for financial assistance from the government;
  
• Many friends in Canada have sent letters of support to him;
  
• He is active in his community and involved in charitable activities;
  
• He doesn't have many ties back home;
  
• It would negatively impact the children's education if they returned to their home country.  
• He is ineligible for any immigration programs due to his age.

EXAMPLE 2: STUDENTS IN CANADA

• I've been living in Canada with my family for the past two years;
  
• One of my children is currently attending a school in Canada (7 years old).
  
• A valid PGWP will expire after 2 years;
  
• I have a job and am currently employed;
  
• He never relied on government assistance for financial support;
  
• Many friends in Canada have sent letters of support to him;
  
• He is active in his community and involved in charitable activities;  
• He doesn't have many ties back home;  
  
• It would negatively impact the children's education if they returned to their home country.  
• He had no other viable options (low EE score).

EXAMPLE 3: SPONSORING A MOTHER WHO HAS NO SPOUSE OR CHILDREN IN VIETNAM AND DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PARENTAL REUNION SPONSORSHIP.

• I went to Canada to visit my child on a tourist visa and stayed with my child's family.
  
• The biological child has a stable job but does not have sufficient income to sponsor their parents.
• Or, a biological child may be denied the right to sponsor their parents in the lottery after multiple sponsorship applications.
• Biological children who have never relied on government assistance for financial support (excluding child benefit, student loan, COVID support, or EI, which are not included in this category);
  
• Many friends in Canada have sent letters of support;
  
• The mother had few ties to her hometown;  
  
• The mother had no other viable options (investment, skilled worker, etc.).
  

Each case is unique, so to find out if your case is suitable for this category, please contact us using the form below for a profile assessment.

Your case will be handled by one of our experienced immigration lawyers specializing in H&Cs.

Q&A

How long does it take to process humanitarian aid applications?

The current processing time for humanitarian aid applications is 22 to 36 months. You can view updated processing times at this LINK .

How will KeyApply process your application?

• Step 1: Your details will be collected by our company's Immigration Case Workers.
• Step 2: The information will be sent to a lawyer specializing in humanitarian cases for evaluation. We will respond to you regarding the feasibility of the case.
• Step 3: You will sign a working contract directly with the lawyer and receive continuous support from KeyApply's Vietnamese legal assistants and case specialists.

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