Refugee and H&C

Refugees are individuals who have fled their home countries due to a well-founded fear of persecution.

How Does the Refugee and Asylum System Work?

Refugees are individuals who have fled their home countries due to a well-founded fear of persecution. The refugee system aims to protect those who cannot safely return to their homeland.

The refugee process involves two distinct streams: Refugees and Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) applications. Refugees are compelled to leave their countries and are unable to return. The United Nations Refugee Agency (UNHCR), alongside private sponsors, identifies refugees eligible for resettlement in Canada. Importantly, individuals cannot apply directly for resettlement; they must first be identified and referred through designated processes, which can take considerable time.

What Are the Grounds for Persecution?

Refugee claims are typically based on five grounds of persecution:

Understanding these grounds is crucial, as they form the basis for refugee protection claims.

Humanitarian and Compassionate Path of Canadian Immigration

The Humanitarian and Compassionate stream allows individuals who would not typically qualify for permanent residency to apply under exceptional circumstances. These applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis, taking into account key factors such as:

Key Points to Keep in Mind for H&C Applications

Eligibility: The H&C grounds apply solely to permanent resident applications. Temporary resident applications, including study permits, work permits, and visitor visas, are not eligible.
Single Application Limit: You may not have more than one H&C application pending at any time.
Risk Factors: Issues such as persecution or risk to life are generally not assessed under H&C grounds.
Pending Claims: If you have a pending refugee claim, you must withdraw it before applying for H&C.
Previous Decisions: If you received a negative decision from the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) within the last 12 months, you cannot apply for H&C, with certain exceptions (e.g., children or serious medical conditions).

Refugee and H&C

Refugees are individuals who have fled their home countries due to a well-founded fear of persecution.

How Does the Refugee and Asylum System Work?

What Are the Grounds for Persecution?

Humanitarian and Compassionate Path of Canadian Immigration

Key Points to Keep in Mind for H&C Applications

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