TRV visa for physically disabled

[Cali2toronto]

Hi everyone – I’m looking for some advice and would appreciate if anyone knows or has been through this situation before and can share his/her experience.

About myself: I’m a Canadian PR holder and my wife is Canadian citizen. I’m a banker by profession and work for a top Canadian bank in Toronto. My parents would like to visit me on tourist visa, they have visited me before in London, UK and Hong Kong so I don’t think Canada tourist visa is going to be an issue for them. I can provide all the necessary documents and financial support if need be. My brother, who has cerebral palsy (physically disabled), would also like to visit me in Toronto. I want to emphasize on “visit” and not immigrate. He does NOT require any medical support, tests, check ups, medicines etc. and only wants to visit us for few months so we can show him tourist places in Canada.

My question is, do you think Canadian authorities will grant him tourist visa? He has visited us in Hong Kong before if that helps. I can confirm that the intention here is to only visit Canada and be with family. Does anyone know or has been through this? If yes, it’ll be great if you can share your experiences. What is the best way to move forward?

Look forward to your responses. Much appreciate it

 

[Overlovers]

I don't think his case will be treated differently from others who are not physically disabled. what he should be able to demonstrate is that he will be returning back to To his home country or country of resident after the visit. unfortunately, having you as a brother who is a Canadian PR strengthen his ties to Canada, and he should be able to provide document that would satisfy the IO. I guess He is also travelling with your Parents, which also strengthen ties to Canada because his immediate Relation are all going to Canada too. Does he have a job to return too? is he studying, any wife or kids, any properties e.g car, shares, houses, business, etc ? Goodluck

 

[Pippin]

I've tried to find promising information on a couple of google searches, but nothing other than inadmissability for immigration is coming my way. As you are in a comfortable position and would obviously like to have all your family come for a visit, I would suggest you contact a good immigration lawyer and ask for assistance in drafting a cover letter. A lawyer can call upon legislation and facts from your family's life to create a strong application. I wouldn't take a chance in a complicated situation like this as each refusal seems to make it more difficult to reach YES. I wish you every success.

 

[Cali2toronto]

Overlovers and Pippin, many thanks for your inputs. To shed more light on this, no he does not have any job, wife, etc. He is totally dependent on parents even for his basic daily needs. I realise that Canadian IOs may think he will be a burden on healthcare system, what i dont understand is, as a visitor to Canada how can anyone be a burden? Dont you have to pay taxes to claim medical services? Also he does not require check ups, medicines, doctor visits etc for which he may need to visit a canadian hospital and we can prove that.

Pippin I was getting on the same tangent too, that we need to consult a lawyer before we file for his visa. I appreciate your input

Just wanted to check though if someone has been through this or know someone who has and can share their experience(s)...

 

[Pippin]

In this instance it may not be as important to show your brother's ties to his home country as much as your parents. This is just my guess, but being totally dependent on your parents' care and support, he will have to go wherever they go. If your parents have strong ties, a positive travel history, finances, job, property, this would help. Get a letter from your brother's doctor explaining his fitness to travel and dependence on his parents for care. Determine what health insurance will be required. Be prepared to write a letter saying that you will be responsible for any care expenses your brother may require while in Canada. (I've heard that people applying for immigration have done this in situations where their children have health issues.) I am sure the lawyer will write a letter describing the love and dedication of your family, previous successful trips and how your brother has benefitted from them and how you can provide some respite to your parents. Good Luck.

 

[CanV]

I don't see why the case would be complicated. He is applying for a visitor visa, and he only has to meet the criteria for it. Regarding his medical condition, it is not part of the criteria so he couldn't be refused for it. The only time a visitor can be refused visa for a medical condition is when the condition could impose risk to public health. This does not apply in his case.

On another note, you are right, not everybody qualifies for health benefits. However, anybody inside the country could be a burden since he/she will get treated or stabilized in case of emergency.

 

[Pippin]

I agree that this case would not be refused on the basis of public health concerns. One of the biggest issues to obtaining a TRV is the ability to prove strong ties to one's home country. Cali's brother is at a disadvantage as he has no employment or assets. Depending on the country in which he lives, the VO could believe that the care and resources available in Canada might enhance his quality of life. For these reasons, I don't think it is a straightforward application, sadly.

 

[mimlilou]

Hello,

I am facing the same challenges. My brother has cerebral palsy and i would like him and my parents to visit me. Is it possible to share your experience and what documents you showed to demonstrate that your brother is going back to his country. Tx for your help. I appreciate.

 

[Cali2toronto]

I know its been a while, nonetheless, I wanted to update everyone. I applied for my brother's visa and it got approved last week. We applied a month ago and they approved his case along with my parents' last week.

Some advice: Hire a lawyer and ensure he prepares a good case that the family needs to be together. Buy health insurance and pay everything upfront. Get a letter from a doctor confirming that the disabled person does not need any medical support, prescriptions etc on a daily or monthly basis and that his/her condition is not going to cause any danger to public safety. Sign a notarized document that you will be responsible for their financial/medical needs

It will get done....

Good luck!

 

[Pippin]

You have no idea how happy it made me to read of your success. Have a wonderful family visit. You are very lucky. All the best!

 

[Cali2toronto]

Pippin - Thanks!

Much appreciate it....

 

[rimpysadhrey]

Hello Cali,

I am in the same situation, my parents applied for my tourist visa along with my brother who has cerebral palsy. His visa got rejected on grounds that he did not have financial means. I provided a sponsorship letter to him and a medical note from doctor decline him dependant on parents. but things did not work out well.

Would you be able to provide a reference of the advocate who prepared all the documents?

Really appreciate your time!
Thank you
email: sadhrey@ualberta.ca

 

[canuck78]

Think it will have a lot to do with your country of origin. If there is a good publicly funded healthcare system there is no incentive for a disabled person to remain in Canada which is the real concern. The issue is that your brother isn't independent. Able-bodied children who are still dependent on their parents but are in university or college or are unemployed also have difficulty getting a TRV. Follow the list of documents provided by the OP for the best chance.

 

[Shubham Vashist]

I know its been a while, nonetheless, I wanted to update everyone. I applied for my brother's visa and it got approved last week. We applied a month ago and they approved his case along with my parents' last week.

Some advice: Hire a lawyer and ensure he prepares a good case that the family needs to be together. Buy health insurance and pay everything upfront. Get a letter from a doctor confirming that the disabled person does not need any medical support, prescriptions etc on a daily or monthly basis and that his/her condition is not going to cause any danger to public safety. Sign a notarized document that you will be responsible for their financial/medical needs

It will get done....

Good luck!

Subject: Seeking Advice on Applying Visitor Visa for Elder Brother(Same case) Along with my Parents' Super Visa

Dear Cali2toronto,

I came across your post regarding your successful experience in 2012, where you applied for a visitor visa for your physically challenged brother (having CP) alongside your parents' Visa. I am in a very similar situation and would be truly grateful for your advice. Could you share the Lawyer's contact who helped you with the same?

My elder brother has cerebral palsy since birth and is fully dependent on my parents for his basic daily needs. However, he does not require any medical support, checkups, or medication. My wife and I have been Permanent Residents of Canada since last year, and we wish to apply for a Super Visa for my parents while also applying for a visitor visa for my elder brother so that he can accompany them.

We live in Caledon, ON, Canada with my younger brother, and our combined net income for 2024 is meets the minimum necessary requirement for SuperVisa.

Given your past experience with a similar case, I would greatly appreciate any guidance you can provide on how you structured your brother’s application and how you addressed the concerns of IRCC. Please share Lawyer's contact as well.

I truly hope to bring my parents and brother here, and your insights could make a huge difference in achieving this goal. Thank you in advance for your time and support.

Best regards,
Shubham Vashist ( shubhamvashist10@gmail.com)

 

[Shubham Vashist]

Hello Cali,

I am in the same situation, my parents applied for my tourist visa along with my brother who has cerebral palsy. His visa got rejected on grounds that he did not have financial means. I provided a sponsorship letter to him and a medical note from doctor decline him dependant on parents. but things did not work out well.

Would you be able to provide a reference of the advocate who prepared all the documents?

Really appreciate your time!
Thank you
email: sadhrey@ualberta.ca

Subject: Seeking Advice on Applying Visitor Visa for Elder Brother(Same case) Along with my Parents' Super Visa

Dear rimpysadhrey,

I came across your post regarding your experience, where you applied for a visitor visa for your physically challenged brother (having CP) alongside your parents' Visa. I am in a very similar situation and would be truly grateful for your advice. Could you share the Lawyer's contact who helped you with the same?

My elder brother has cerebral palsy since birth and is fully dependent on my parents for his basic daily needs. However, he does not require any medical support, checkups, or medication. My wife and I have been Permanent Residents of Canada since last year, and we wish to apply for a Super Visa for my parents while also applying for a visitor visa for my elder brother so that he can accompany them.

We live in Caledon, ON, Canada with my younger brother, and our combined net income for 2024 is meets the minimum necessary requirement for SuperVisa.

Given your past experience with a similar case, I would greatly appreciate any guidance you can provide on how you structured your brother’s application and how you addressed the concerns of IRCC. Please share Lawyer's contact as well.

I truly hope to bring my parents and brother here, and your insights could make a huge difference in achieving this goal. Thank you in advance for your time and support.

Best regards,
Shubham Vashist ( shubhamvashist10@gmail.com)