How can front-line workers help?
You may be able to help a woman who does not have permanent status in Canada and is thinking of making an H&C application by:
- telling her where to get legal advice about her options to stay in Canada, including how successful an H&C application may be
- explaining what IRCC considers on an H&C application
- helping her gather evidence to support an H&C application
A woman without immigration status, who is experiencing family violence may be able to get a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) for family violence from IRCC.
This type of TRP allows a woman to live in Canada for at least 12 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 for family violence. She will not have to pay a fee for either permit.
A woman 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.
IRCC may process H&C applications from women who have experienced family violence faster.
Select “FV – In Canada – Humanitarian and compassionate considerations category” when applying through the IRCC permanent residence portal.
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