Regular Immigration Programs – The Best Option If You Qualify
If you meet the requirements for Express Entry, Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP), Family Sponsorship, or work visas, this is the most reliable and fastest way to get permanent residency (PR) in Canada.
Why is this the best option?
- Higher success rates compared to refugee claims or Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) applications.
- More stability and certainty – no risk of refusal based on humanitarian reasons.
- Direct pathway to PR without proving persecution or hardship.
Best suited for those who:
- Have a job offer or meet the requirements for economic immigration (e.g., Express Entry).
- Have family in Canada who can sponsor them.
- Can apply through a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or employer-driven programs.
Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) Applications
If you don’t qualify for refugee status or regular PR programs but have strong reasons to stay in Canada, applying under H&C may be an option.
Best for those who:
- Have lived in Canada for a long time and built strong ties (job, family, community).
- Do not qualify as a refugee but can prove significant hardship if forced to leave.
- Do not want to apply for refugee status but need a pathway to PR.
- Have exhausted all regular immigration options but did not qualify.
Drawbacks:
- Processing time for H&C exceeds one year.
- No guarantee of approval – IRCC evaluates each case individually.
- Not the best option for those in immediate danger – refugee status provides protection faster.
Refugee Status
For those facing persecution, serious threats, or war-related risks, applying for refugee status could be an option.
Best suited for those who:
- Face persecution or real danger due to war, political views, nationality, religion, or other reasons.
- Cannot return home because it is too dangerous for their life and well-being.
- Have no other available immigration pathways (work visas, sponsorship, PR programs).
Drawbacks:
- Difficult to prove personal risk – Canada does not approve applications solely based on war; applicants must prove they are personally at risk.
- If rejected, it may negatively impact future immigration attempts.
- If approved, the applicant gets refugee status, leading to PR in the future.
Which Option Should You Choose?
If you qualify for a regular immigration program, this is always the best pathway to PR.
If you tried regular programs but didn’t qualify, H&C might be an option.
If you are facing serious threats or persecution, applying for refugee status could be the right choice.
Contact us to schedule a consultation and find the best path for you.