How To Draft A Successful H&C Submission Letter

Submission Letter Requirements

Humanitarian and Compassionate Application (H&C)

25^th January 2019

IRCC – Humanitarian Migration Vancouver

#600 – 605 Robson Street

Vancouver, B.C.

V6B 5J3

[email protected]

Dear Sir/Madam

Re: Application for Permanent Residence under the Humanitarian and Compassionate

As stated above, I request for consideration on my client’s application for permanent residency here in Canada. Victor Newman, my Client, is legally married to Nicole Newman who was a permanent resident before becoming a Canadian Citizen. Victor has been living in Canada since 2012 as a visitor and has requested for an extension from the IRCC. The couple has one child- Jack Abbot Newman who was born on 8^th June 2009. Victor’s first attempt to apply for citizenship through sponsorship by his wife was denied because of his criminal past. However, he is a changed man, has a child whom he needs to be close to, and is also involved in community work.

In light of the circumstances above, the Canadian Immigration Law allows Victor to apply for permanent residency under section 25 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The requirements for this are met because; he is a foreign national currently living legally in Canada, has a spouse/common-law partner who is a Canadian citizen, and has a child in Canada as stated.

The requirement to leave the country will lead to undue hardship because of his political affiliation with political activists thus having different doctrines against Nicholas Maduro. This puts him in grave danger and uncertainty if he is to return to Venezuela. He is known by Maduro’ supporters who may cause physical harm to him or throw him in jail. The other factor is the need to look at the best interest of the child. As a parent, he needs to be close to his child who is just 9 years old. Leaving for Venezuela with the Child will lead to imminent danger. On the other hand, his mother is a Canadian Citizen.

With regard to this application, all the necessary forms have been duly filled so that a better consideration is made. It is my humble request that you consider our plea.

Sincerely,

Advent- Advocate

IRCC forms to be filled

1. Document Checklist [IMM 5280]
2. Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008]
3. Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669]
4. Supplementary Information [IMM 5283]
5. Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]

Enclosures List

1. Document Checklist [IMM 5280]- January 2015

A list of all documents that are needed for the application. These are indicated and explained below.

1. Generic Application Form for Canada [IMM 0008]- November 2018

The applicant fills this form by answering all the questions. These questions range from the program under which one is applying for- family, refugee or economic. Family members, economic skills, and language preferences are also contained, (Ley, 2017, 173).

1. Schedule A – Background/Declaration [IMM 5669]- October 2018

the principal applicant completes this and shows his name, native language name. Date of birth, parent’s names, and educational background among others

1. Supplementary Information [IMM 5283]-  August 2013

Also filled by the applicant and contains names, where the applicant was living and the country of origin, the person he is living within Canada, and admissibility while living in Canada

1. Use of a Representative [IMM 5476]

This form attests that the applicant appointed a representative or a consultant for the application process. The representative is tasked with providing consultation services and guidance during the whole application process, (Beine & Coulombe, 2018, 70). It then shows that the representative has been duly appointed to represent the applicant in the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada as well as the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

References

Ley, D. (2017). Points of Entry: How Canada’s Immigration Officers Decide Who Gets In. BC Studies, (195), 172-173.

Beine, M., & Coulombe, S. (2018). Immigration and internal mobility in Canada. Journal of Population Economics, 31(1), 69-106.