canadian citizen trying to get family to canada

[jojobeans]

I am a canadian citizen living in Scotland, we have recently been thinking about moving to Canada. I was missinformed that I could bring my 2 children over to Canada and they would gain citizenship straight away as they are under 18, and that my husband could apply once he was over there. I have recently been told that they would have to apply they girls are 8 and 10. My husband has a pre exsisting illness and I cannot get cover for him. Has anyone ever heard of anyone getting medical cover with a pre exsisting illness. My husband can still work and it does not affect him too much.

I am starting to give up hope, please someone help me, I am starting to give up hope.

 

[steaky]

You are Canadian. Are your 2 daughters and husband British nationality?

 

[PMM]

Hi

I am a canadian citizen living in Scotland, we have recently been thinking about moving to Canada. I was missinformed that I could bring my 2 children over to Canada and they would gain citizenship straight away as they are under 18, and that my husband could apply once he was over there. I have recently been told that they would have to apply they girls are 8 and 10. My husband has a pre exsisting illness and I cannot get cover for him. Has anyone ever heard of anyone getting medical cover with a pre exsisting illness. My husband can still work and it does not affect him too much.

I am starting to give up hope, please someone help me, I am starting to give up hope.

1. Assuming you were a Canadian citizen at the time of the children's birth, then they are Canadian citizens by descent. You need to apply for proof of citizenship http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/citizenship/proof.asp
2. Since you will be sponsoring your spouse, he is "excessive demand" exempt so you don't have to worry about him passing the medical.
3. You will have to include in your sponsorship and application a statement as to the plans you have made for employment, accommodation, schooling once a visa is issued to your spouse and you proceed to Canada.
4. It depends on the province you intend to reside in as to the waiting period for medical insurance to kick in. Most have a 90 day waiting period, except for Alta, Manitoba and NS where you will be insured from day 1. It is unlikely that you will get private insurance for an existing condition in provinces with a waiting period.
5. The applications and information are here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse.asp

 

[jojobeans]

That was a brill reply, thanks for your help.