Humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) consideration, under A25 and A25.1 of the IRPA, provides the flexibility to grant permanent residence status or a permanent resident visa to certain foreign nationals who would otherwise not qualify through any program, in cases in which there are compelling H&C grounds. We at Mann Immigration Services can assist you in preparing your submission based on any facts affecting your personal circumstances that you believe are relevant to request an H&C consideration.

Some factors which we can help you explain in your application as compelling H&C grounds include:

• establishment in Canada
• an inability to leave Canada that has led to establishment
• ties to Canada
• best interests of any children affected by your application
• health considerations
• family violence considerations
• consequences of your separation from relative
• factors in your country of origin (not related to seeking protection)
• any other relevant factors you wish to have considered that are not related to seeking protection.

Who may benefit from this application:

You may apply for H&C consideration if you: 

• Are a citizen or permanent resident of any country other than Canada
• Have not already submitted an H&C application for which a decision has not been made
• Do not have an outstanding refugee claim
• Have not became a designated foreign national within the last 5 years