if she gets*
and it's a statement
and its true (in Alberta at least). my wife is coming on a visitor visa , I checked with the Registry they said she is elgible.
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and it's a statement
and its true (in Alberta at least). my wife is coming on a visitor visa , I checked with the Registry they said she is elgible.
Okay, I don't know about Alberta - but I'd urge anyone relying upon this to check carefully because as far as I'm aware in most provinces a spouse on a visitor record is not eligible for health care (or at least not on that basis). Wouldn't want to rely upon that and find out later you're not eligible.
Yes thats the process i went through. A friend of my mine told me his wife was on a vistor record long time and she had medical insurance. I didnt take it for granted so I went to the registry and inquired (because thats the place that issues your health card) Got a feedback and I am confident now to share it with ppl here.
This is what I found un Alberta government website.
But in ontario visitor permit holder not eligible for health care.
Residents from another country
If you are from outside Canada, to be eligible for Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) coverage, you must:
establish residency in Alberta
intend to live in Alberta for 12 consecutive months
have the appropriate Canada entry documents issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
Acceptable Canada entry documents include:
active work permit (minimum 6 months)
study permit or visitor record for Alberta
designation as a Convention Refugee with accompanying documentation
Not all IRCC or CBSA permits qualify the permit holder for health care insurance coverage in Alberta.
My point was that you shared this initially without specifying the province, or warning that the details might vary considerably. It's great to share but the relevant details here MUST include that it doesn't or may not apply to other provinces.
I was surprised by Alberta, and while not an expert, I believe this is not common.
Hi there, any update on your application? We also received a PFL last May 5th for eligibility. We applied for conjugal partner sponsorship last May 2022. I have already received PPR on 27th of June..
Please provide your thoughts. He has started his journey. He didn't get COPR on mail. He has only visa stamped on passport. Is he gonna get stopped from entering? Is there anything we can do at this point?
You mean he is literally in the air?
Don't know. Best he can hope for is that when he arrives in Canada, explain he didn't get the COPR (for some reason). (Or read any of the included documentation or check). Did he bring everything with him that he received when he got the passport back from the visa office?
In some cases, CBSA may be able to access the COPR and print it out on in the airport. Note though that he should also have photographs to the PR card specifications
Good luck.
nothing has been heard....I do not know when they respond after getting the explanation regarding their concern