What factors does Canada consider in an H&C application?

Officers weigh factors such as how established you have become in Canada, the best interests of any child directly affected by the decision, and the hardship you would experience if the exemption were refused. You should set these out clearly with supporting evidence.

Where children are involved, you must explain specifically how each child would be affected and back it up with documentation. Because the assessment is discretionary, the quality and detail of your evidence on these factors strongly shapes the outcome.