Making a humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application
This information is for front-line workers and advocates working with women who have experienced family violence and do not have immigration status but want to stay in Canada permanently.
Immigration law in Canada is complicated. It is easy to make a serious mistake. It is important that a woman with concerns about her immigration status try to get legal help.
This resource explains:
- what a humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application is
- what Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) considers in deciding an H&C application
- what kind of evidence can support the application