Non Accompanying Children and Medicals

[gentar]

Hi,


I just read the last post in this message:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/medical-exams-for-non-accompanying-children-t97844.0.html

Because of this post I am really nervous. this is because I have two children (with different parents). The last post talks about significant time being added to the application and being asked by CIC to to the medical.

I recently completed a medical for one of my non accompanying children. But the mother of my other child has refused.


Is there a formal application form that I can complete to state that I will never make an application to sponsor my son (if anything happened I would move back?

I say this as I don't want my application delayed .


Have others been through this situation, has it extended the application time length, and are there any other relevant useful advice on what I should do? :huh:


Thank you so much

 

[computergeek]

I know, from speaking with someone who went with this, that indeed this does slow things down. To decline sponsorship of the child, you will need to file an affidavit that basically says exactly what you just said: that the child's other (custodial) parent refuses to allow the child to have a medical examination and that as a result you disclaim your right to ever sponsor your child in the family class in the future. Perhaps someone on the forum has done this before and can share with us what their affidavit looked like. Otherwise, it might be worthwhile finding a good consultant or attorney that can help you just prepare the affidavit.

You might point out to the child's parent that they are making a decision that could ultimately work against the child. By allowing a medical examination now, your child would then be able to come to Canada when older (before turning 22) for college, for instance. College costs can be quite a bit lower in Canada than in the US. Going through a physical exam for an hour or two in order to keep that option open isn't really an onerous burden.

Good luck!