ICU Nurse looking into immigrating.

[DONU1S]

Hi 34M here, and ICU Nurse, with a 10 month old son with Severe Hemophilia B.

I have seen that there is a health screen for persons wanting to immigrate to CA. I have zero health issues myself, and my wife is a carrier of Hem B, but is otherwise healthy.(We didn't know she was a carrier until my son was diagnosed with hemophilia.) My question is regarding immigrating with the little dude having Hemophilia.

I would think myself and my wife would be fine getting PR, but would my son have issue getting PR and eventually citizenship with this diagnosis and having to get infusions 2 times a month for prophylaxis?

I'm sure there are a lot of holes in my question that I'm missing, but any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[scylla]

Hi 34M here, and ICU Nurse, with a 10 month old son with Severe Hemophilia B.

I have seen that there is a health screen for persons wanting to immigrate to CA. I have zero health issues myself, and my wife is a carrier of Hem B, but is otherwise healthy.(We didn't know she was a carrier until my son was diagnosed with hemophilia.) My question is regarding immigrating with the little dude having Hemophilia.

I would think myself and my wife would be fine getting PR, but would my son have issue getting PR and eventually citizenship with this diagnosis and having to get infusions 2 times a month for prophylaxis?

I'm sure there are a lot of holes in my question that I'm missing, but any input would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

If your son is able to get PR, he will have no issues getting citizenship. The question is whether your family's PR application will be denied or not based on your son's health condition.

Your entire family will need to take and pass a medical. Your son will be assessed for something called excessive demand - i.e., whether his health condition will place an excessive demand on the Canadian health care system. Ultimately none of us here can tell you if he will be approved or refused. This will depend on a number of factors such as the level of care he needs now, the cost of that care in Canada, and how IRCC assesses the costs of the care he will need in Canada over the next 5-10 year. Both approval and refusal are possible outcomes.

You can read more about excessive demand here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2023-health-social-services.html

 

[DONU1S]

That tracks.

I do see something about medical inadmissibility being exempt for certain people including "people being sponsored by their family, such as dependent children, spouses and common-law partners."

Would this not be the case for my application because we would be applying as a family unit?

 

[Copingwithlife]

That tracks.

I do see something about medical inadmissibility being exempt for certain people including "people being sponsored by their family, such as dependent children, spouses and common-law partners."

Would this not be the case for my application because we would be applying as a family unit?

No

You’re not a PR

 

[canuck78]

That tracks.

I do see something about medical inadmissibility being exempt for certain people including "people being sponsored by their family, such as dependent children, spouses and common-law partners."

Would this not be the case for my application because we would be applying as a family unit?

If you were already a PR or citizen there would be not medical inadmissibility issue but you are applying as a family. The biggest issue is with the new gene therapies the cost to treat haemophilia B is extremely expensive. Is there a reason you are trying to immigrate to Canada and where are you coming from? Your other potential issue is getting licensed as a nurse.

 

[DONU1S]

Got it, unfortunately looks like we're medically inadmissible then. His treatments would be far over that $26k bar they have set. Is there a process that I could receive PR separate from my family?

 

[DONU1S]

If you were already a PR or citizen there would be not medical inadmissibility issue but you are applying as a family. The biggest issue is with the new gene therapies the cost to treat haemophilia B is extremely expensive. Is there a reason you are trying to immigrate to Canada and where are you coming from? Your other potential issue is getting licensed as a nurse.

Sorry somehow completely ignored your response, I'm wanting to immigrate specifically for my little guy. I’m from the US , and the US healthcare system looks like it’s about to be changed for the worse, and I would rather not leave his well being in the hands of our politicians.

I also am aware of the challenges with getting my RN license in CA, but I'm not nearly as worried about that aspect of it all.

 

[Naturgrl]

Got it, unfortunately looks like we're medically inadmissible then. His treatments would be far over that $26k bar they have set. Is there a process that I could receive PR separate from my family?

No. Everyone must be included and pass the medical.

 

[canuck78]

Sorry somehow completely ignored your response, I'm wanting to immigrate specifically for my little guy. I’m from the US , and the US healthcare system looks like it’s about to be changed for the worse, and I would rather not leave his well being in the hands of our politicians.

I also am aware of the challenges with getting my RN license in CA, but I'm not nearly as worried about that aspect of it all.

There are significant challenges in the Canadian healthcare system as well. You are likely better off in the US. Cost of treatment will be well beyond the threshold with new therapies. On a positive note there are new therapies that have shown excellent results.

 

[scylla]

That tracks.

I do see something about medical inadmissibility being exempt for certain people including "people being sponsored by their family, such as dependent children, spouses and common-law partners."

Would this not be the case for my application because we would be applying as a family unit?

It would not.

This only applies to situations where a Canadian is sponsoring an immediate family member for PR. For example, a Canadian citizen sponsoring a foreign spouse and child for PR. This is the scenario where the exception applies.

For economic immigration, the primary applicant and all dependents must pass the medical. No exceptions.

 

[DONU1S]

Thanks for all your replies, you’ve all been a great help!

 

[scylla]

Got it, unfortunately looks like we're medically inadmissible then. His treatments would be far over that $26k bar they have set. Is there a process that I could receive PR separate from my family?

No, there is no option for you to apply separately without the need for your dependents to complete and pass a medical.

Your son must take and pass the medical in order for your PR application to be approved. If that wasn't the case, there would be an easy loop hole to get around medical inadmissibility.

Your only option is to apply as a family unit and all take the medical and all pass the medical.