Migrant Justice Clinic
Popular Legal Education
The CJM offers information sessions and relevant workshops on the different stages of the migration process for asylum seekers, rejected asylum seekers, people without status and support groups for these target populations, organizations supporting them and the legal community.
We inform and equip migrants with precarious status and the workers supporting them with regard to legal issues and remedies in refugee law, immigration law and other related areas of law.
How to apply for H&C ?
In-person workshop
This workshop is offered thanks to the collaboration of the City of Montreal.
This new workshop aims to equip people with precarious status and those without status to prepare solid applications for permanent residence on humanitarian grounds, by responding to their specific needs and reducing the bureaucratic obstacles they encounter. In addition to the workshop sessions, participants will receive a toolkit to accompany them in the process.
The Clinic aims to empower participants by giving them the skills and knowledge to manage their own requests. By promoting the exchange of experiences between participants, the workshop creates a space for collective learning and solidarity.
Anchored in a participatory approach, each session will be divided into two.
The first part (about one hour) will be dedicated to the presentation of the CH application, trying to offer a clear understanding of the legal criteria surrounding humanitarian applications, deciphering the administrative requirements through concrete examples. The second part (about two hours) will be dedicated to supporting participants in writing and documentation, with specific support for filling out forms, writing letters and organizing the necessary evidence.
The workshop is free, held in French and offered to people wishing to submit a CH request, accompanied by a speaker or not.
Recourses following the refusal of an asylum application
Online Workshop
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This training is made possible thanks to the support of the Chambre des notaires.
This training course, intended for any interested persons, aims to better understand the journey of rejected asylum seekers: the different possible procedures following the rejection of an asylum application, including regularisation pathways and how to support people facing deferred removal procedures.
The workshop is free and is held in French.
How Criminal Convictions(s) Impact Immigration Status?
Online workshop
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This workshop is offered with the support of the Department of Justice Canada.
Did you know that even a minor criminal offense can impact your immigration status in Canada? In this first part of our series on criminality, we unpack what criminal inadmissibility is, how the inadmissibility process works, and share tools to support criminalized persons who do not have Canadian citizenship.
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This workshop is free and offered in English
Toolkit to apply for permanent residence from within Canada on humanitarian and compassionate grounds (H&C application)
In person workshop
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This workshop is offered with the support of the Department of Justice Canada.
Did you know that preparing a strong humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) application can be a crucial step toward securing permanent residence in Canada? In this workshop, we explore how to navigate the complexities of H&C applications, offering tools and guidance to support individuals with precarious or non-status immigration status.
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This workshop is designed to empower participants by equipping them with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare robust H&C applications. By fostering a space for shared experiences and collective learning, the workshop encourages solidarity and mutual support among participants. Grounded in a participatory approach, each session is structured to address both the legal and practical aspects of the application process.
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Participants can choose to attend the entire workshop or select individual sessions based on their needs. The first part (approximately one hour) focuses on understanding the legal framework of H&C applications, breaking down the eligibility criteria, and demystifying administrative requirements through real-life examples. The second part (around two hours) provides hands-on support for drafting and organizing application materials, including form completion, letter writing, and gathering necessary evidence. Participants will also receive a comprehensive toolbox to guide them through every step of the process.
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This workshop is free and offered in English
Module 2: The IRCC Portal and the Asylum Claim (Asylum Claim Workshop Series)
Online Workshop
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The second module of the training on asylum applications and immigration statuses aims to help participants better understand the IRCC portal. Part of the training is reserved for real practice on the IRCC portal through a created fictitious account. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions related to specific cases.
The workshop is free and is held in French.
This training is made possible thanks to the support of Centraide.
Module 1 : Comprendre les statuts d'immigration et les étapes de la demande d'asile (série sur d'ateliers sur la demande d'asile)
Online Workshop
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A training to understand the steps of a refugee status application and the different migration statuses. You will have the opportunity to ask any questions related to specific cases. This is the first module in our series on asylum applications.
The workshop is free and is held in French.
This training is made possible thanks to the support of Centraide.