What happens after an application is made?
H&C applications can be decided within a few months. Or it can take longer.
In the meantime, a woman’s situation can change. It is important to report any changes to IRCC when they happen.
This includes changes in marital status and number of children. It also includes:
- change of address, email address, or phone number
- new information that would support the application, for example, information about how she is now more established in Canada
- changes that might contradict something in her application or that could mean she no longer meets a certain condition for getting permanent residence. For example, if she:
- was working but is now on OW or ODSP
- has new criminal charges or convictions
- develops a serious health condition
A woman should get legal advice right away about how any changes may impact her application.
It is important not to delay because IRCC can decide the application at any time. And new evidence and information that could affect the decision must be sent to IRCC as soon as possible.
Making an H&C application does not give an applicant the right to remain in Canada until the application is decided. Before applying a woman should get legal advice to find out about the risk of being forced to leave Canada.
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