❤️Application TypeH&C — Section 25Humanitarian grounds PR
⏱️Processing24 – 36 MonthsDiscretionary IRCC review
💰Gov't FeeCAD $570Per applicant
🎯StandardBest Interests of AllIncluding children affected
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A Path to Status When No Other Door Is Open
An H&C application asks IRCC to exercise humanitarian discretion based on your establishment in Canada, the best interests of children directly affected, and the hardship you would face if returned to your home country. We build a compelling, evidence-rich submission that gives you the strongest possible chance.
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Eligibility & Key Information
Requirements and what you need to know
Eligibility Requirements
You are in Canada without status or with precarious status
You do not qualify for any standard immigration stream
You have significant establishment in Canada (employment, community ties)
Children would be directly and negatively affected by your removal
Returning to your home country would cause you serious hardship
You have not had a refugee claim refused in the past 12 months (generally)
Key H&C Factors IRCC Considers
Establishment in Canada — depth and duration of roots
Best interests of affected children — any child, not just yours
Hardship if returned — health, safety, economic, family separation
Health considerations — access to medical treatment in Canada
Family in Canada — Canadian citizen or PR family members
Separation hardship — impact on Canadian family members
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What You're Getting
End-to-end support from assessment to resolution
Establishment Assessment
We document your establishment in Canada — employment, community ties, property, language skills, volunteer work, and contributions.
Best Interests of Children
Where children are involved, we prepare detailed submissions on how removal would affect them — schooling, medical needs, and social ties.
Country Conditions Research
We research conditions in your home country — safety, medical access, economic stability — to demonstrate hardship of return.
H&C Submissions Preparation
We prepare comprehensive written submissions addressing all H&C factors with supporting documentary evidence.
IRCC Representation
We manage all IRCC communications and respond to requests during the processing period.
Concurrent Application Strategy
We assess whether concurrent applications — refugee, TRP, or PR — should be pursued alongside the H&C.
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How We Work With You
A clear step-by-step process
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Eligibility Assessment
We assess whether H&C is the right remedy and what factors most strongly support your application.
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Establishment Documentation
We build a comprehensive picture of your life in Canada — employment, education, community, and contributions.
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Children's Submissions
Where children are involved, we prepare detailed child-centered submissions with supporting evidence.
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Country Condition Research
We compile objective country condition evidence demonstrating hardship of return.
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Written Submissions
We prepare the complete H&C application — forms and a compelling written narrative addressing every factor.
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Filing & Follow-Up
We file the application and manage all IRCC communications throughout the 24–36 month processing period.
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Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees
Professional Service Fee
USD2,200base fee / applicant
H&C Application — Complete Handling
Family members includedBundled rate
Detailed children's submissionsIncluded
Country condition researchIncluded
Government fee of CAD $570 per applicant paid to IRCC. H&C applications are highly discretionary — no outcome can be guaranteed. Processing times currently 24–36 months.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this service
Establishment in Canada, strong evidence of best interests of affected children, and compelling documentation of hardship if removed are the three most important pillars.
Generally you must wait 12 months after a refugee refusal. We assess your specific situation and advise on timing.
Filing does not automatically stay a removal order. If you have a removal order, we assess whether a deferral or PRRA is also needed.
A PRRA is specifically for people facing removal and covers risk. H&C is broader — covering establishment and children's interests in addition to risk.
Currently 24–36 months for most cases. We keep you informed and advise on interim status maintenance.