Humanitarian and Compassionate grounds
Persons whose removal from Canada would involve a serious rights violation, such as lack of treatment for a serious medical condition, persons from countries to which Canada generally does not deport because of a situation of generalized risk, persons who have been continuously into Canada for several years, person who have integrated into Canada, socially, culturally, and with family. H&C class provides the minister with the discretion to grant permanent residence to applicants who would otherwise not be able to meet statutory and regulatory criteria. Applicants may apply under the H&C from outside as well as within Canada.