H&C Humanitarian Ground with/or Without Failed refugee claim

[SINGHQ0G]

Are you the same “OP” on fb group ???



May 21,2023 Application submitted (Online)
June 2023 Aor
July 29,2024 Aip
Sept 3, 2024 Medical request
Sept 17,2024 Medical submitted
Oct.29,2024 Address Confirmation
June 2025 Applied Owp
July 2025. Biometrics
Aug. 30,2025 Owp approved
Nov.18,2025 Portal 1 (Etobicoke office)
Nov. 20,2025. Portal 2
Jan.30,2026. ECORP

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Can you help me I think you have been facing the same issue and abuse inside Canada
@iSaidGoodDay what was the outcome of reporting sexual assault when you were reported to the police and law enforcement???
Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well.

It is difficult for me to talk about this, but I am a temporary foreign worker in Québec and I experienced sexual harassment from a Canadian coworker. I reported the situation to my employer, but unfortunately no action was taken.

I want to be honest and say that I am feeling very lost about what to do next. Even though I have evidence, my employer and others did not believe me or support me at the time. Because of this, I am afraid that if I apply under Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) grounds, my case could be refused for the same reason.

I would really like to know if anyone here has gone through a similar situation and could share their experience or what steps they took. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for reading.

Sorry to hear. But may be read about vulnerable workers work permit.

 

[canuck78]

Can you help me I think you have been facing the same issue and abuse inside Canada
@iSaidGoodDay what was the outcome of reporting sexual assault when you were reported to the police and law enforcement???
Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well.

It is difficult for me to talk about this, but I am a temporary foreign worker in Québec and I experienced sexual harassment from a Canadian coworker. I reported the situation to my employer, but unfortunately no action was taken.

I want to be honest and say that I am feeling very lost about what to do next. Even though I have evidence, my employer and others did not believe me or support me at the time. Because of this, I am afraid that if I apply under Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) grounds, my case could be refused for the same reason.

I would really like to know if anyone here has gone through a similar situation and could share their experience or what steps they took. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for reading.

You may qualify for an 1 year WP under the vulnerable open work program. Make sure you have lots of documentation that you have reported the sexual harassment to your employer and HR if it exists other coworkers. If you have been the victim of a crime please report this to the police.

 

[canuck78]

If IRCC dares to cancel applications that have been approved at the first stage under Bill C12 the legal consequences will certainly be disastrous. Administrative law (including immigration law) provides legal protection to applicants and merely invoking the public interest to justify a failure to uphold their rights would be difficult, since such a public interest must be well founded and justified under the standard of reasonableness ! Nothing can justify an infringement of applicants fundamental rights, particularly those who have already benefited from first-stage approval.
For QC and its government, the situation remains uncertain, and there will likely be many changes in the near future, as what may occur could be quite significant, especially in light of the possible victory of PQ.

Why exactly would it be disastrous? The benefits of AIP are still a temporary WP and potentially access to other services depending on the province but still often with a limited timeframe.

 

[canuck78]

I don't know why this issue of cancellations of H&C through bill C12 is so LOUD on this platform than the news been aired on the mainstream media. why would 49000 applications be such a huge problem to the progress of immigration in a country like Canada? there are so many pressing issues at the moment.
We all compared the previous cancellations during the former regime in 2012 but fail to understand that the FSWP applications were mostly out-lands (MAJORITY) of whom do not have ties to the country. This move was part of the "Economic Action Plan 2012" (Bill C-38) to shift toward a "just-in-time" immigration system. Also, the application backlog was already towering above 600,000.

On March 30th, 2012, new legislation was introduced dictating that any application that had not received a positive decision as of March 29th, 2012 would be terminated. The applications submitted prior to 28 February 2008 as well as government processing fees would be returned to the senders. Because of this decision, approximately 95% of the remaining pre-2008 applications was returned. This amounts to the elimination of approximately 300,000 applications.

I personally don't think the cancellation of 50k H&C applications would have been the core reasons for seeking Bill C12, where they could easily have the backlogs eliminated through a legislative amendment.
You cannot compare the uniqueness of this program by its humanitarian standards and core value it holds to protect those who already established themselves in the country! The Minister and few of her entourage have been quizzed severally by HON. Michelle Rempel Garner on the issues of H&C cancellations and the answer remained the same. NO!. its almost like saying that the Asylum System will be cancelled and restarted, how possible can that even be? These are special programmes that can either be stalled for new applications or given special reforms to curb backlogs rather than TOTAL cancellations. Until i hear otherwise from the minister herself after the bill receive its royal assent, I am still believing that it will work out. Thanks

Most of Canada know very little about immigration which is why H&C is rarely reported on. H&C is not the primary reason for bill c-12. It is just one of the many problems with the immigration system and if you count all forms of H&C pathways it is much higher than 50k. Even general H&C is higher than 50k and will keep increasing quickly. The fact that H&C and especially general H&C had been allocated a very small quota clearly indicates that it will need a significant reform. As it stands most general H&C applicants will face removal before their file is processed. Having people remain in Canada without status until their file comes up for removal is not a good plan either because Canada doesn’t have the ability to remove large volumes of people without status every year and it is also extremely expensive to remove people or to have people live in Canada and often use services while not paying taxes. Most governments will not announce major changes in advance especially if they hope to pass legislation before that will help them make these changes more easily. Are you proposing nothing is done to H&C, especially general H&C, and processing remained at multiple decades? If that Ithe case all these applicants will lose status if they haven’t lost it already and the government will still have to remove them since H&C does not prevent removal. We have already seen H&C applicants being removed when they used to rarely be removed because unless a decision is imminent the judge making JR rulings know that processing times are incredibly long. It also doesn’t make sense to process H&C applications years to decades after people have been removed.

 

[canuck78]

Everyone believes, or tries to believe, what they want and what works for them.
Personally, like you, I don't think that mass cancellations are the solution in a country that is facing more and more problems, many of which are not directly linked to immigration (even if there may be a correlation, not necessarily a direct cause). I also think responsibility exists on both sides. The government has responsibilities toward immigrants for many reasons, but immigrants also have a responsibility toward the country that welcomes them. Unfortunately, many do not respect this responsibility and end up causing harm to others.

Don’t disagree that there may be an overcorrection when it comes to immigration targets for the next at least 5 years. Realistically countries don’t have responsibilities towards their temporary residents as we are witnessing in many countries. The previous governent was very irresponsible when it came to immigration and Canada has also ignored the issue of illegal immigration and Canada has been quite lax when it comes to immigration enforcement and vetting for decades. We are not becoming the US but there will be a significant change when it comes to immigration in Canada for the near future. There will be people who will be hurt by the Canada poor immigration planning including Canadian citizens and permanent residents and many people who wanted to become permanent residents/citizens.

 

[canuck78]

There will be no mass cancellations under Bill C-12. I am not sure why some members keep promoting this rumor. Even in the highly unlikely event that large-scale cancellations occurred, it would not solve the immigration crisis. It would simply push roughly 49,000 H&C files out of IRCC and into the judicial system, creating a legal nightmare for everyone involved.
The real solution is obvious: regularize the status of people who have been living in Canada for years. IRCC needs to take responsibility for the millions of temporary residents who are already here working, paying taxes, and contributing to the economy by offering viable pathways to permanent residence and citizenship, like what Spain did recently, instead of pretending mass removals are realistic or sustainable under Bill C-12.

Regularization is off the table and was even off the table during Trudeau’s government when even their government couldn’t find enough support for the idea. The support for even the existing immigration levels is so poor that the current government is playing with how they count new PR targets so they can say they aren’t increasing targets even though they are. They have created these “one time programs” that can often go over multiple years that are not included in the annual PR targets. One of the reasons mass cancellation is likely the best solution for the government is to try to avoid overwhelming the JR system even more.

 

[WellWell2021]

Don’t disagree that there may be an overcorrection when it comes to immigration targets for the next at least 5 years. Realistically countries don’t have responsibilities towards their temporary residents as we are witnessing in many countries. The previous governent was very irresponsible when it came to immigration and Canada has also ignored the issue of illegal immigration and Canada has been quite lax when it comes to immigration enforcement and vetting for decades. We are not becoming the US but there will be a significant change when it comes to immigration in Canada for the near future. There will be people who will be hurt by the Canada poor immigration planning including Canadian citizens and permanent residents and many people who wanted to become permanent residents/citizens.

I feel like you don’t really understand what I’m trying to say, because I’m talking about reality as it relates to the government, while you’re talking about what the government intends to do by adopting a strict interpretation of its ambitions. I don’t know how many times I have said on this forum that nothing is going to stop many people from staying here, even illegally, and I think the government is perfectly aware of this reality. For example, despite what’s happening in the U.S. with the fascist Trump, there are still people who plan to go there and live without papers. In reality, this phenomenon of undocumented immigration cannot be resolved this wa neither by canceling applications nor by deporting people in the manner used by ICE because this phenomenon has causes that are far more complex than what most people understand. We’re talking about power dynamics, neo colonialism, corruption, instability, and a lack of justice etc... (not just war and genocides) and this is what pushes people to migrate and even to risk their lives. Canada cannot accept everyone for sure, but it can choose to prioritize those who are doing their best to integrate here
When I talk about the government’s responsibility toward these immigrants, I’m referring to those who can prove they deserve to be here, and I’m not talking only about applicants for humanitarian considerations. The Canadian immigration system does not favor those who actually contribute to Canada, but rather those who accumulate the most points or those who have the ability to prove that they are in a dangerous situation
Many of these immigrants without permanent status (and I am not talking about those who are a burden on society, economically or socially and opportunists and those who cheat, commit fraud, and create chaos who view this country as a source of income rather than as their home) do their best to integrate and build a life here. They try to find stability when life gives them lemons ... by keeping faith, staying positive, and doing their best to improve their situation and secure their rights !

 

[us in canada]

based on my MP
The PR Application under H&C was received on summer, 2023, at the Humanitarian office in Vancouver.
The eligibility assessment has not been initiated.
The security assessment has not been initiated.
The criminality assessment has passed
.The medical assessment has not been initiated.
Please note, according to IRCC’s rules and regulations, the application has an estimated time of 35 months of processing times remaining, which takes us to January 2029.
As of today, no final decision on the application has been made.
The responsible office will inform the applicant in writing as soon as a decision is rendered.
what a nigthmare 6 years to process ohhhhhhhh Canada

 

[WellWell2021]

based on my MP
The PR Application under H&C was received on summer, 2023, at the Humanitarian office in Vancouver.
The eligibility assessment has not been initiated.
The security assessment has not been initiated.
The criminality assessment has passed
.The medical assessment has not been initiated.
Please note, according to IRCC’s rules and regulations, the application has an estimated time of 35 months of processing times remaining, which takes us to January 2029.
As of today, no final decision on the application has been made.
The responsible office will inform the applicant in writing as soon as a decision is rendered.
what a nigthmare 6 years to process ohhhhhhhh Canada

I don’t think this makes sense… I’m absolutely sure that there will be changes soon. I also advise you to hope for the AIP for now, because it will definitely make things easier for you and give you a certain level of mental stability. After that, PR will probably come sooner or later !
To show you that this system is flawed and that these timelines are strange, you have to know that there are people who applied in 2023 and have already received PR or at least these confirmation portals, you can see this on Facebook groups.

 

[FNU]

I don’t think this makes sense… I’m absolutely sure that there will be changes soon. I also advise you to hope for the AIP for now, because it will definitely make things easier for you and give you a certain level of mental stability. After that, PR will probably come sooner or later !
To show you that this system is flawed and that these timelines are strange, you have to know that there are people who applied in 2023 and have already received PR or at least these confirmation portals, you can see this on Facebook groups.

I am
In the same timeline. It says 2700 people ahead of me how it takes 36 months to render a decision? I think it is not realistic, they just use AI.

 

[FNU]

based on my MP
The PR Application under H&C was received on summer, 2023, at the Humanitarian office in Vancouver.
The eligibility assessment has not been initiated.
The security assessment has not been initiated.
The criminality assessment has passed
.The medical assessment has not been initiated.
Please note, according to IRCC’s rules and regulations, the application has an estimated time of 35 months of processing times remaining, which takes us to January 2029.
As of today, no final decision on the application has been made.
The responsible office will inform the applicant in writing as soon as a decision is rendered.
what a nigthmare 6 years to process ohhhhhhhh Canada

My whole life is pending because of this

 

[eduardlh]

HI, Any one with Below Time line. its for my mother in Quebec

Applied: June 2023 under H and C
AOR: Sept 2023
AIP: August 2025
Other documents requested and Sent: Sept 2025
Medical Request Jan 2026 and Submitted

Waiting for CSQ request to MIFI . If any one knows when can i expect CSQ invitation?

Hi,
I got CSQ paperwork 4 weeks after AIP. The CSQ process took a whole year. I am now waiting for Medical Request. Your mother's case is moving faster than mine. I applied on Nov 2021, got the CSQ at the end of last year.

 

[WellWell2021]

Hi,
I got CSQ paperwork 4 weeks after AIP. The CSQ process took a whole year. I am now waiting for Medical Request. Your mother's case is moving faster than mine. I applied on Nov 2021, got the CSQ at the end of last year.

Could you please share your timeline ?

 

[eduardlh]

Could you please share your timeline ?

Hi&C Application: Nov 2021
AOR: Jan 2022
AIP: May 2024
2nd stage Documentation required sent: Jun 2024
MIFI notification for CSQ application: Aug 2024
CSQ Application: Sep 2024
CSQ Approval: Oct 2025

 

[SINGHQ0G]

Hi&C Application: Nov 2021
AOR: Jan 2022
AIP: May 2024
2nd stage Documentation required sent: Jun 2024
MIFI notification for CSQ application: Aug 2024
CSQ Application: Sep 2024
CSQ Approval: Oct 2025

Thankyou. It means that Invitation to Apply is faster but approval takes time. Appreciate your Reply