Who may use this application?

You may use this application to apply for permanent residence from within Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds (H&C) if you:

are a foreign national currently living in Canada;
need an exemption from one or more requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) or Regulations in order to apply for permanent residence within Canada;
believe humanitarian and compassionate considerations justify granting the exemption(s) you need; and
are not eligible to apply for permanent residence from within Canada in any of these classes:
Spouse or CommonLaw Partner;
Livein Caregiver;
Caregivers: caring for children or people with high medical needs;
Protected Person and Convention Refugees; and
Temporary Resident Permit Holder.