You may be eligible to apply if:

• You are living in Canada without legal status (e.g., overstayed, refused refugee claim, or undocumented)
  
  
• You cannot return to your home country due to risk, danger, or extreme hardship
  
  
• You have established strong ties to Canada (e.g., family, community, work)
  
  
• You have children or dependents who would suffer if you are removed
  
  
• You face unique health, gender-based, or domestic violence-related risks
  
  

You can only apply from inside Canada, and cannot apply if you have an active refugee claim in progress.