Applicants who do not qualify for permanent residence in Canada may be able to qualify under the Humanitarian and Compassionate (H&C) grounds. The Humanitarian & Compassionate (H&C) is not an alternative means to apply for residency rather a pathway under special circumstances. The eligibility of an applicant to apply through the Humanitarian and Compassionate Grounds depends upon a variety of considerations. Section 25 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act gives Citizenship and Immigration Canada the right to grant permanent residence to an applicant based on humanitarian and compassionate grounds. There are many grounds on which you may have a chance of being eligible such as having worked in Canada for several years or you may have children who go to school in Canada. Having extended family or involvement in a religious organization may also favor your case. To process the humanitarian and compassionate application you must know whether you are eligible or not.