Not sure what to do

[tlg2014]

Perhaps, I should send him on his way then, which sucks!

 

[Ponga]

Can he take an extended leave of absence from his employer? This would allow him to keep his/your medical benefits at least for the near term.

If not, can you look into extending the medical insurance through COBRA?



I really hope that you can find a way to resolve this.

 

[tlg2014]

Really. I don't need treatment for anything! I'm just a daughter in law trying to do the right thing. Not someone taking advantage of the fact that I am married to Canadian. I'm already a Citizen of the greatest country in the world. I thought it would be better to do the right thing and take care of my mother in law. But, if i get a frigging sinus infection I would hope I am looked after.

 

[truesmile]

Well, if he leaves his job and comes to Canada, you're still `suddenly' uninsured. Being uninsured could actually be problematic in entering Canada anyway. If the border officers finds out that you are visiting Canada without medical insurance, that could certainly be reason for denying entry, since if you needed treatment it would be at the expense of the people of Canada. I'm not judging, or trying to be negative...just alerting you to a real possibility.

Oh I don't know about that. The main reason a regular visit visa is easier to obtain than a super-visa is that there is no requirement for medical insurance. That won't be an issue at all.

 

[Ponga]

I wasn't talking about a visitor visa because the OP is an American. Most typically get the automatic 6 month stay and there is no visitor visa.

Now, if she was given a visitor record...perhaps that would be different.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I'm already a Citizen of the greatest country in the world.

But I thought you said you were American....

 

[Ponga]

Really. I don't need treatment for anything! I'm just a daughter in law trying to do the right thing. Not someone taking advantage of the fact that I am married to Canadian. I'm already a Citizen of the greatest country in the world. I thought it would be better to do the right thing and take care of my mother in law. But, if i get a frigging sinus infection I would hope I am looked after.

There's no denying that this is a very difficult time for you, your Canadian husband and his (Canadian?) mother. The fact that you are an American is NOT the fault of Canada or the people in Canada. Posting that you are already a citizen of the greatest country in the world, because you're upset with Canada, is disrespectful, since you're posting on a Canadian immigration forum. I say that as an American myself.

Have you even considered what would be happening if this was reversed...that you were in Canada and your mother back in the U.S. was ill? Your Canadian husband would likely be facing the same issue(s) that you are, so please don't point the finger at Canada.

If you do decide to come with your husband, or even a few days after he arrives. You can always go to a walk-in clinic if you get a friggin' sinus infection. Most have a fee of ~$50 to see a doctor, if you are not insured.


I'll say it again. I truly hope that this works out for you.

 

[rhcohen2014]

or should I just let my husband go alone and tackle this on his own being a Canadian citizen who happens to be married to an American?

can your husband's company set him up remotely? as a canadian, he can be living in canada no problem. it doesn't sound like you are interested in moving to canada, so i don't see why not just go there as a visitor, and extend when you need to/if you need to. it doesn't make sense to apply for pr if you don't intend to stay there long term. you will not be able to work, so if your husband can maintain his job/insurance by working remotely, that seems like the best option. if that's not an option, then you'll need to get travel insurance even when your husband gets reemployed in canada. the price is probably similar to what you are paying in premiums now, if not cheaper. it will cover you for emergencies, and like ponga said, you can go to clinics for other issues. you can also maintain your insurance in the states, and go back there for doctor appointments and refilling prescriptions.