A second chance to stay in Canada when no other option exists.

A humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application asks Immigration Canada to let you stay in Canada permanently based on your unique personal hardships, family ties, or risks if returned to your home country.

It’s a powerful option for people who don’t qualify under traditional immigration streams like Express Entry or sponsorship.

We’ll review your story and help you prepare a strong application that highlights why you deserve to stay in Canada.

Trusted experience that delivers real results.

We’re not just immigration lawyers — we’re specialists in humanitarian and compassionate applications.

We’ve helped hundreds of people with no status, failed refugee claims, and serious hardship remain in Canada permanently.

Our approach combines compassion with legal strategy to give your case the strongest chance of success.

📍 Appointments in Abbotsford, Surrey, Vancouver, and available remotely across Canada.

Permanent residency, protection, and a future in Canada.

If your H&C application receives final approval, you and eligible family members included in the application may become permanent residents after the remaining requirements are met.

That means access to healthcare, the ability to work and study, and the peace of mind of living without fear of removal.

Yes. Having no status does not mean you have no options.

Even if you are undocumented or out of status, you can still apply for permanent residence through H&C grounds.

The law allows people facing serious hardship, especially with Canadian children or long-term ties to Canada, to apply based on compassion.

Whether you can remain or work in Canada during an H&C application depends on your current immigration status and any separate authorization you hold.

✅ If you already have status (e.g., worker, student, visitor):

You may remain in Canada under the terms of your valid status while your H&C application is processed. You may work only if your status or a separate authorization permits it. Renew your temporary status before it expires if you are eligible.

❌ If you have no status:

You can still apply for PR under humanitarian and compassionate grounds, but submitting an H&C application does not automatically give you the right to stay or work in Canada.

In this case, you may need to:

• 📝 Apply separately for a Temporary Resident Permit or, where eligible, a work permit

• ⚖️ Request a stay of removal from the Federal Court if you have a scheduled removal date

Submitting an H&C application is a powerful step toward regularizing your status — especially if you have Canadian-born children, strong ties to Canada, or will suffer hardship if removed.

📢 Important: Filing an H&C application does not stop removal or give you temporary status or work authorization. We assess any removal date and separate permit options as part of your case.

We begin by reviewing your immigration history, family circumstances, establishment in Canada, and the hardship that you or affected children would face if you had to leave.

We then gather supporting records, prepare your personal account and legal submissions, and submit the H&C application with the required forms and fees. The evidence should address your specific circumstances rather than rely on a generic template.

An H&C application does not by itself grant temporary status, work authorization, or a pause in removal. We assess those issues separately where they apply.

Your personal story is what matters most.

Immigration officers will assess:

• Hardship you would face if removed from Canada

• Your family ties and community connections here

• Best interests of any children affected

• Your establishment and contributions in Canada

• Any exceptional or compassionate circumstances

We’ll help you build a complete submission — often 200+ pages — with clear evidence and legal arguments tailored to your situation.

Processing times vary — make it count.

H&C applications are not fast — which is why it’s so important to get it right the first time.

Poorly prepared applications waste time and risk refusal. We ensure yours is complete, compelling, and backed by strong documentation and legal submissions.

Yes — and sometimes, even during a removal process.

You can still apply for H&C after a refused refugee claim. However, there’s usually a 12-month bar after your final decision (RPD, RAD, or judicial review).

💡 Exceptions may apply where a child under 18 would be directly and adversely affected by removal, or where a lack of adequate medical care in the country of return would put the applicant’s life at risk. The evidence must meet the applicable requirements.

Let us assess your case and help you apply as soon as you’re eligible.

Yes — but it’s a complex and high-standard process.

If the parent sponsorship program isn’t an option, H&C can be used to apply for your parents' permanent residency.

This requires a detailed and well-documented case, showing why your parents need to remain in Canada permanently due to exceptional hardship, health needs, or strong family dependence.

You may have searched for "hnc program Canada" or "hnc Canada" and ended up here. That’s because “HNC” is a common typo or misunderstanding for “H&C,” which stands for Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds — a legal option to apply for permanent residency in Canada.

If you’re looking for a way to stay in Canada due to:

• Having no immigration status

• Facing deportation

• Caring for Canadian-born children

• Experiencing serious hardship in your home country

...then the H&C program might be the solution you're looking for.

We’ve helped hundreds of clients apply for PR through Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds, even after refugee claims were denied or removal orders were issued.