Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) applications and refugee claims: how are they different?
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 fact sheet explains some of the differences between a Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) application and a refugee claim. It may help a woman decide what application to make.
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