Only in the most challenging and extreme cases, as a last resort for a person whose circumstances and factors may be sufficiently compelling to qualify for H&C consideration, can one apply for humanitarian and compassionate reasons.

We’ve been fortunate to add a few successful applications, allowing these people to immigrate to Canada and build a future for themselves. We’ll evaluate your alternatives and recommend the best course of action.

The following considerations are often considered by immigration officials when deciding whether to grant an application on humanitarian grounds:

• The applicant’s decision to stay in Canada was due to circumstances beyond their control.
• Unfavourable conditions in the applicant’s home country
• How long has the petitioner been a resident of Canada?
• How long has the applicant lived in the same community in Canada?
• Relationships with family members in Canada, as well as those family members’ current immigration/citizenship status
• Is it possible for the family to be together in another country?
• Every member of the family’s situation is unique.
• Family members’ financial reliance on the candidate
• The applicant’s career history and financial management skills
• Whether the candidate has become a part of the community by participating in community organizations or other activities.
• Whether or not the candidate and his family have a clean criminal background.