Humanitarian and compassionate — best interests of a child
Humanitarian and compassionate — best interests of a child: assessing eligibility, preparing forms and documents, and submitting to IRCC or the province.
What is included
- Understanding your situation, your ties to Canada and any risk you face
- Gathering evidence of establishment, hardship and the interests of any children affected
- Preparing written submissions that connect the evidence to the legal test
- Submitting the application and explaining the next steps
What is not included
- Government fees, such as IRCC processing, biometrics and right of permanent residence fees
- The cost of medical exams, police certificates, language tests, credential assessments and certified translations
- Federal Court judicial review, which only a lawyer may handle
- A new application, appeal or hearing after a decision, unless agreed in writing
Who this service is for
- People in Canada without status who have built a life here
- Families where a child's interests are affected by a removal
- People facing removal who fear risk in their home country
Information to have ready
- 1Your immigration history and every IRCC or CBSA letter
- 2Evidence of your life in Canada, such as work, studies, community ties and family
- 3Documents about any children affected
- 4Evidence of risk or hardship in the country you would return to
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
The fee is $1,800 plus 13% HST ($2,034.00 in all) for the work described on this page. Court, tribunal or government fees and other disbursements are extra. We confirm the scope and the fee in a written retainer agreement before any work starts.
What happens when I check out?
You book a time for your intake call, then save a card on Stripe's secure page. Nothing is charged today: the card is only charged later, for an invoice for work already done, as your retainer agreement sets out. A licensed paralegal confirms the details, checks for conflicts of interest and, if we can act for you, sends the retainer agreement. Fees paid before the work is done are held in our trust account.
Does a humanitarian and compassionate application stop my removal?
Usually not. An H&C application on its own does not stop a removal from Canada.
What is a pre-removal risk assessment?
It is a review of the risk you may face if removed from Canada, usually offered once a removal order can be enforced.
General information only, not legal advice. NEO Legal Services Professional Corporation is a licensed paralegal firm regulated by the Law Society of Ontario.
Important limitations
- No outcome can be guaranteed; IRCC and the Immigration and Refugee Board make the decisions
- Information must be complete and truthful; misrepresentation may lead to a refusal and a five-year bar
- Deadlines in IRCC letters must be met, and missing one may lead to a refusal or a closed file
- A licensed paralegal may represent you before IRCC and the Immigration and Refugee Board, but not in the Federal Court, so the firm refers judicial reviews and any other work outside a paralegal's scope to an Ontario lawyer.
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