Overview
What H&C is
It is a request for flexibility when applying strict immigration rules would cause disproportionate hardship. Officers weigh public interest against individual circumstances.
Best interests of a child
When a child is directly affected, IRCC must consider their interests as a primary factor — not the only factor, but an important one.
Evidence quality
Volume without credibility hurts. We prefer fewer, stronger documents: school reports, treating physician letters with letterhead, and sworn statements that can withstand scrutiny.