Provincial Nomination - Medical Inadmissibility

[shyguy]

Dear all, right at the outset, I would like to apologize for starting a new topic thread for something that I am sure was discussed previously. However, the older threads have stopped completely and I thought I have a better chance of getting a reply by starting a new thread. Here goes:

I am a 31 year old male, who was working as an assistant professor in accountancy in Mumbai (India). This is my health background:
I was diagnosed with a stage 1 tumor (testicular seminoma) around 10 years ago. I was operated upon and given radiation therapy as follow up. By the Grace of God, the prognosis at that time was good and all my reports since then have been normal. I had submitted a doctor's certificate to this effect, at the time of my student visa application. I have disclosed this during my medical test before applying as a student in a Canadian University. Other medical conditions which I have overcome include: jaundice (more than 15 years ago), typhoid ( immediately after my tumor surgery, cured within a month), kidney stone (detected around 2009 and passed out through urine before 2010). Some of these may be irrelevant for a PR application but just disclosing it for the sake of a clearer picture to all of you. I was worried whether I would be issued a student visa, but I was issued one without any problems.

Right now, I am in Canada and I am about to graduate this December. Since I am a Master's Student, I will be opting for the Provincial Nomination Program (Ontario Province). My seniors have got Permanent Residency with absolutely no problems (apparently Provincial Nomination Program does not even require one to have a job to get a PR). However, in my case, I am worried about Medical Inadmissibility on account of the tumor which I had. Some tell me that since it has been more than 5 years, it should not be such a big issue. However, my concern is that not only is it a technicality (even if the tumor has not recurred, it was technically a tumor, so I don't know if it bars me from getting insurance in Ontario). Also, the fact that in my case, I was dumb enough to reveal jaundice and kidney stone (both of which would not have been detected by the examining doctor but I disclosed in the spirit of honesty), I am worried that it shows a general ill-health (which is true, I have always had a weak defense mechanism) so CIC might factor that I am a potential liability on the health system here. Is there anyone here who can give me some guidance whether I can expect a medical rating from M1 to M3 or the dreaded M5? Also, about whether the tumor in the past is gonna render me simply inadmissible without any further debate?

Advice will be much appreciated. I am extremely hardworking, I've scored straight As in all my courses so far, already working part time with one of the biggest banks in Canada, hoping to make it into a full time job. In short, I am genuinely interested in making a good life here, unlike some people who come here, do absolutely irrelevant programs just for the sake of PR, take ridiculous avenues like Contract Marriages, fake employment certificates, etc to get PR. Sorry if I am sounding rude, just finding the lack of fairness frustrating. Of course, I don't expect any of you to factor my hard work or other emotional statements in your advice, just the facts and rules.
PS: please feel free to be honest and blunt, not to sugar-coat the answers Thanks and God bless you all.

 

[htokyo]

How about your health condition in the last 5 years and now?

Below is instruction from CIC

"an applicant may be refused on health grounds – if their condition:
•is likely to be a danger to public health or public safety, or
•might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demand on health or social services"

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/medic/admiss/index.asp

I do not think your history medical condition can put you into the first category. The second "excessive demand" is depending the assessment of the medical officer of CIC. Below is some more information for your reference

"immigration officers determine whether an individual is likely to place excessive demand on health or social services.

Section R1 defines “excessive demand” as:
•a demand on health services or social services for which the anticipated costs would likely exceed average Canadian per capita health services and social services costs over a period of five consecutive years immediately following the most recent medical examination required under paragraph 16(2)(b) of the Act, unless there is evidence that significant costs are likely to be incurred beyond that period, in which case the period is no more than 10 consecutive years; or
•a demand on health services or social services that would add to existing waiting lists and would increase the rate of mortality and morbidity in Canada as a result of an inability to provide timely services to Canadian citizens or permanent residents."

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/medic/admiss/excessive.asp

So, do not worry too much my friend! God will help!

Good luck!

 

[shyguy]

@htokyo

Thank you for your encouragement and good wishes. In response to your question, no, I haven't had any major health problems in the last 5 years. I do have slightly high cholestrol levels, which I need to reduce by working out, but other than that, God has been generous and I haven't had any problems in the last 5 years.

Any further advice from members in this forum, on my likely medical rating (M1 to M3 or M5) will be appreciated. Thanks.

 

[htokyo]

@htokyo

Thank you for your encouragement and good wishes. In response to your question, no, I haven't had any major health problems in the last 5 years. I do have slightly high cholestrol levels, which I need to reduce by working out, but other than that, God has been generous and I haven't had any problems in the last 5 years.

Any further advice from members in this forum, on my likely medical rating (M1 to M3 or M5) will be appreciated. Thanks.

To the extend of my understanding, it is likely M3 (has a condition but not sufficient to exclude admission)

 

[kenzomackenzie]

since u guys are on topic of medical inadmissibility, i wanna ask what is bothering me too. I am diabetic but i keep my blood sugar level in control and within normal. Is it ok if i don't disclose this once CIC ask for my medical? Or if i disclose it, will it affect my application for PR?

 

[htokyo]

since u guys are on topic of medical inadmissibility, i wanna ask what is bothering me too. I am diabetic but i keep my blood sugar level in control and within normal. Is it ok if i don't disclose this once CIC ask for my medical? Or if i disclose it, will it affect my application for PR?

My recommendation for you is to declare it during IME. Only the medical officer can make final conclusion

However, in my opinion, don't worry too much if your diabetic is now under control!