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H&C and family sponsorship help for families who can't afford a second refusal

Widowed and elderly parents, children with special needs, undeclared family members and refused spousal cases. Honest case assessments from Domonic Cheung, RCIC in Vancouver.

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English, Chinese, Vietnamese

Autism and special needs cases

What we help with

Choose the situation closest to yours.

H&C for elderly or widowed parents

When the Parents and Grandparents Program isn't an option and your parent has no one left at home.

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Undeclared spouse or child

The excluded family member rule, and how an H&C request can still reunite you.

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H&C for children with special needs

Showing an officer what your child would lose, with the right medical and school evidence.

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Refused applications

A clear review of what went wrong and whether to refile, appeal or get a lawyer for judicial review.

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Spousal and common-law sponsorship

Age gaps, previous marriages, same-sex couples and couples refused before.

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Relatives and lonely Canadian

The narrow rules for sponsoring a sibling, niece, nephew or orphaned relative.

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How it works

Consultation

A 1-hour call in your language. You get an honest view of your options, including when H&C isn't the right route.

Evidence plan

A checklist built for your case: medical, school, letters of support, and a psychological assessment where it helps.

Application and follow-up

We prepare and submit your application and handle IRCC letters while you wait.

Services and fees

Consultation

$200 · One-on-one strategy call about your situation.

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H&C psychologist assessment

$2,000 · An expert report to document hardship.

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Case review

From $500 · A written review of your documents or refusal.

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Full representation

Quote · We prepare and manage your whole application.

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Meet Domonic Cheung, RCIC

Before immigration, Domonic spent more than a decade working with children with special needs, especially autism. Today he focuses on H&C and complex family cases, and works with families in English, Chinese and Vietnamese.

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What families say

Ananya P., BC

"We heard that H&C chances were slim, but a friend suggested we contact Domonic. He was upfront and clear about our situation and walked us through every step."

Margret Y., BC

"Top-notch RCIC in BC. His expertise and advice surely will help your application."

Oliver K., ON

"Domonic's mixed DIY consulting was great for my PR application. I had no regrets. It's full of value."

Latest H&C guides

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Can You Apply for H&C After a Refused Refugee Claim? The 12-Month Bar Explained

Yes, but usually not right away. You can't apply for H&C while your refugee claim is still pending at the Immigration and Refugee Board. After a final negative decision, there's generally a 12-month bar before IRCC will examine an H&C application. There are two exceptions: if removal would adversely affect the best interests of a child directly affected, or if you face a risk to life because adequate medical care isn't available in your home country.

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Establishment in Canada for H&C: What Counts and How to Prove It

"Establishment" means how deeply you've built your life in Canada: work, home, relationships, community, language and contributions. It's one of the main factors officers weigh in an in-Canada H&C application. What matters most isn't a set number of years, but how much your life here would be disrupted if you had to leave, shown with real evidence.

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Best Interests of the Child in H&C Applications: What Officers Look For

Section 25 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act requires officers to take into account the best interests of a child directly affected by an H&C decision. The Supreme Court of Canada has said a child's best interests must be well identified and defined, and examined with a great deal of attention, not just mentioned. A child's interests don't automatically decide the case, but they often carry significant weight.

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How to Apply for H&C in Canada (2026): Forms, Fees and Step-by-Step Process

You apply for H&C from inside Canada online, through IRCC's permanent residence portal. The core forms are the IMM 0008 (Generic Application), IMM 5669 (Schedule A), IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information), IMM 5283 (Supplementary Information) and the IMM 5280 document checklist. As of April 30, 2026, fees are $660 for the main applicant plus a $600 right of permanent residence fee and biometrics.

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H&C Approval Rate in Canada: What Are My Chances?

According to IRCC's briefing to the House of Commons immigration committee (November 2024), from January 2020 to October 31, 2024, over 27,500 individuals in Canada were approved on H&C grounds and almost 21,300 were refused, an approval rate of 56%. That's an average across very different cases. Your own chances depend on how strong your humanitarian factors are and how well your evidence proves them.

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Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) Applications in Canada: The Complete 2026 Guide

A humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application asks IRCC to grant permanent residence to someone in Canada who doesn't fit any other immigration program, because their circumstances justify an exception. It's based on section 25 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. Officers weigh your whole situation, including hardship, establishment in Canada, family ties and the best interests of any child affected. In 2026 IRCC estimates more than 10 years to process, so...

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