Hi Everyone,
THis is my first post to these forums, but I have been an avid reader of the forums. They have provided me with many answers.
However, I am now in need of some guidance, and I hope that the community will be able to help.
I apologise in advance if this has been answered already or this is not under the right topic.
I applied for my permanent residency as a provincial nominee in Ottawa. I also did my medical exam in October. I have Crohn's Disease which has never advanced since I was diagnosed in 2005 back in the UAE. I have never had surgery and only taken one medication at any time during my treatment.
I got message from the case processing center in Nova Scotia stating the following:
"I have determined that you are person whose health condition might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demand on health or social services...You have 60 days to submit additional information to me."
As you can imagine, I was disheartened. Granted, I take a drug called Humira (nothing else) which the government covers the majority of (no insurance, just public healthcare). However, I pay my taxes and I have a full time job and make no other demands on the government (I live in Canada since 2011). Moreover, I personally have the ability to pay for the entire drug myself. I also have the full financial support of my parents abroad if I ever need treatment or surgery. Finally, I will be paying more for my part of the drug as the payment agreement is based on last year's taxes.
The letter also has an appendix for Declaration of Ability and Willingness to provide for myself. I am meeting a strong immigration lawyer to help me out.
My questions are as follows:
1) Anyone here been in the same situation?
2) What did you do?
3) Does providing the proper "plan" and proof of funds help my case?
4) Should I drop off the government plan for my drug for the time being to show my ability to pay for it?
I'd appreciate any help or guidance. I apologise if this was a little long.
Thank you
Dan
THis is my first post to these forums, but I have been an avid reader of the forums. They have provided me with many answers.
However, I am now in need of some guidance, and I hope that the community will be able to help.
I apologise in advance if this has been answered already or this is not under the right topic.
I applied for my permanent residency as a provincial nominee in Ottawa. I also did my medical exam in October. I have Crohn's Disease which has never advanced since I was diagnosed in 2005 back in the UAE. I have never had surgery and only taken one medication at any time during my treatment.
I got message from the case processing center in Nova Scotia stating the following:
"I have determined that you are person whose health condition might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demand on health or social services...You have 60 days to submit additional information to me."
As you can imagine, I was disheartened. Granted, I take a drug called Humira (nothing else) which the government covers the majority of (no insurance, just public healthcare). However, I pay my taxes and I have a full time job and make no other demands on the government (I live in Canada since 2011). Moreover, I personally have the ability to pay for the entire drug myself. I also have the full financial support of my parents abroad if I ever need treatment or surgery. Finally, I will be paying more for my part of the drug as the payment agreement is based on last year's taxes.
The letter also has an appendix for Declaration of Ability and Willingness to provide for myself. I am meeting a strong immigration lawyer to help me out.
My questions are as follows:
1) Anyone here been in the same situation?
2) What did you do?
3) Does providing the proper "plan" and proof of funds help my case?
4) Should I drop off the government plan for my drug for the time being to show my ability to pay for it?
I'd appreciate any help or guidance. I apologise if this was a little long.
Thank you
Dan
