"H & C Applications" in the context of immigration consultancy typically refers to "Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Applications." These applications are a pathway for individuals who do not meet the regular criteria for immigration to apply for permanent residency in a country (like Canada) based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. Here's a detailed overview:
Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds: These applications allow individuals who face exceptional circumstances to seek permanent residence. The grounds are based on the applicant's unique situation, often involving significant hardship if they were forced to return to their home country.
Application Timing:
Individuals who have established themselves in the country but do not meet the standard immigration criteria.
Those who have family ties in the country and would face undue hardship if separated.
People with serious medical conditions or disabilities where returning to their home country would result in inadequate care or discrimination.
Establishment in the Country: Applicants need to demonstrate that they have become well-integrated into the local community. This can include proof of employment, volunteer work, language proficiency, and social connections.
Family Ties: Close family relationships in the country can be a strong factor, especially if separation would cause significant hardship to the applicant or their family members.
Best Interests of Children: The impact on any children involved is a key consideration. If a child is well-settled in the community, attending school, and has strong social ties, this can strengthen the application.
Risk of Hardship:Applicants must prove that they would face exceptional hardship if they were forced to return to their home country. This could include persecution, lack of medical care, or extreme poverty.
