If you are unable to meet the eligibility requirements to become a permanent resident of Canada through traditional methods, you may have the ability to apply for residency on humanitarian and compassionate grounds (H&C).
This option is available to individuals that can demonstrate that they have an exceptional case for seeking Canadian residency. While each of these cases is looked at individually, applicants must prove certain factors to be considered for permanent residency based on H&C grounds.
Factors that are considered in these cases include: