How can a front-line worker help?
You may be able to help a woman who does not have permanent status in Canada by:
- giving her information on where to get legal advice about her options to stay in Canada
- explaining some of the differences between an H&C application and a refugee claim
- helping her gather evidence
A woman without immigration status, who is experiencing family violence and making an H&C application, may be able to get a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
The TRP issued under this policy allows a woman to live in Canada for at least 6 months while she decides what to do next.
She can apply for a work permit at the same time as she applies for the TRP. She will not have to pay a fee for either permit.
She can have both TRP and H&C applications in process at the same time.
A woman who speaks French has the right to:
- communicate with immigration authorities in French
- make an application to IRCC in French
She can contact a lawyer or a community legal clinic to find out more about French language rights.