Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

[canuck_in_uk]

As I said, you can not be denied due to a medical reason for a spousal sponsorship.

Actually, they can. I was referring only to the specific example of a public health danger.

There are 3 things they look for in a medical: excessive demand, public health danger and public safety danger. For spousal apps, the first doesn't apply, the second can be treated but the third would result in a denial.

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

Conditions that are likely to be a danger to public safety

Health conditions that are likely to cause a danger to public safety include serious uncontrolled and/or uncontrollable mental health problems such as:

- certain impulsive sociopathic behaviour disorders;
- some aberrant sexual disorders such as pedophilia;
- certain paranoid states or some organic brain syndromes associated with violence or risk of harm to others;
- applicants with substance abuse leading to antisocial behaviours such as violence, and impaired driving; and
- other types of hostile, disruptive behaviour.

 

[katathfx]

We just sent off our application 2 weeks ago and I know it is early days of a long haul. I feel a little silly asking this but how can I find out if they actually received the application (as in an acknowledgement) ? I tried checking on line but get no where?

Also what is the process of adding us to the spreadsheet here?

 

[Brit_Immigrant]

About the whole process slowing down at the London VO due to them taking work from the Islamabad VO. Sounds pretty concerning, I was really hoping to get this whole process done and dusted this summer, I've had to take indefinite leave from my job (who are kindly holding on to the position for me). The thought that this whole process could take 11 months fills me with dread.

Welcome to my world. It is entirely possible!!!

 

[Becki567]

Actually, they can. I was referring only to the specific example of a public health danger.

There are 3 things they look for in a medical: excessive demand, public health danger and public safety danger. For spousal apps, the first doesn't apply, the second can be treated but the third would result in a denial.

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

Conditions that are likely to be a danger to public safety

Health conditions that are likely to cause a danger to public safety include serious uncontrolled and/or uncontrollable mental health problems such as:

- certain impulsive sociopathic behaviour disorders;
- some aberrant sexual disorders such as pedophilia;
- certain paranoid states or some organic brain syndromes associated with violence or risk of harm to others;
- applicants with substance abuse leading to antisocial behaviours such as violence, and impaired driving; and
- other types of hostile, disruptive behaviour.

And just how about do they test for pedophilia during a medical exam? I don't think any of the above are tested for during the medical exam. I have seen two cases were they successfully sponsored a person with HIV. I did not say a person couldn't be denied at all, just not for issues shown up during a medical exam. Unless I guess they refused to treat their TB or something

 

[Becki567]

We just sent off our application 2 weeks ago and I know it is early days of a long haul. I feel a little silly asking this but how can I find out if they actually received the application (as in an acknowledgement) ? I tried checking on line but get no where?

Also what is the process of adding us to the spreadsheet here?

If you provide me with your information. I can add you. Did you track your application to Mississauga? If so, please give me the day it was received and if you are applying as married or common law. You won't get AOR for sometime. You can look at the spreadsheet for an idea or google CIC processing times. They are working on applications received early April last I looked

 

[Becki567]

Welcome to my world. It is entirely possible!!!

:-( No word then? So so frustrating!

 

[canuck_in_uk]

And just how about do they test for pedophilia during a medical exam? I don't think any of the above are tested for during the medical exam. I have seen two cases were they successfully sponsored a person with HIV. I did not say a person couldn't be denied at all, just not for issues shown up during a medical exam. Unless I guess they refused to treat their TB or something

Mental illnesses aren't really "tested for" but if serious enough, can be seen upon observation during the medical by a well trained physician. The physician can then request the person's medical records and refer them for a psychiatric exam. It isn't a foolproof system but nothing to do with immigration is.

Spousal sponsorship of an HIV positive spouse would never result in a refusal, unless the applicant refused to take steps to prevent the spread of the virus and thus presented a risk to public health.


You stated

you can not be denied due to a medical reason for a spousal sponsorship.

That isn't true. Serious mental illness is a medical reason that can result in a denial.

I don't know how often this rule is enforced; I'm simply stating what is on CIC's website.

 

[Becki567]

Mental illnesses aren't really "tested for" but if serious enough, can be seen upon observation during the medical by a well trained physician. The physician can then request the person's medical records and refer them for a psychiatric exam. It isn't a foolproof system but nothing to do with immigration is.

Spousal sponsorship of an HIV positive spouse would never result in a refusal, unless the applicant refused to take steps to prevent the spread of the virus and thus presented a risk to public health.


You stated
That isn't true. Serious mental illness is a medical reason that can result in a denial.

I don't know how often this rule is enforced; I'm simply stating what is on CIC's website.

I was responding to a persons post wondering if "medical results received" meant they had passed the medical part. I stated it didn't mean that but not to worry because you won't get denied from a medical exam with a spousal application. That is a statement that has been made time and time again so I am not sure why you want to play a game of semantics. I guess from now on when people ask this questions I will tell them they should be okay as long as their spouse didn't go into the medical exam and profess to be a drunk driving pedophile and then started licking the windows.... Excuse me for assuming that was a given.

 

[Becki567]

I got this showing in mid February after having my application received in Mississauga on 13 Jan. I'm not sure that the 'Medical results have been received' is an indicator of how long is left to process your application. However some people on Canadavisa.com forum have said this means they are satisfied with the results of your medical. If true, I suppose that can only be seen as a good sign.

I apologize for originally informing you not to worry about the medical results. So please allow me to rephrase:

Medical Results received is not an indication of where you are in the process not does it mean they are satisfied with the results. It simply means... As stated... They have received them. Please don't spend your time worrying about CIC being satisfied with the results unless you have married a drunk driver, with mental issues that may or may not be a pedophile. If that should be the case, then yes be very worried.

Glad that is all sorted.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I was responding to a persons post wondering if "medical results received" meant they had passed the medical part. I stated it didn't mean that but not to worry because you won't get denied from a medical exam with a spousal application. That is a statement that has been made time and time again so I am not sure why you want to play a game of semantics. I guess from now on when people ask this questions I will tell them they should be okay as long as their spouse didn't go into the medical exam and profess to be a drunk driving pedophile and then started licking the windows.... Excuse me for assuming that was a given.

Chill out. I'm not playing a game of semantics. You stated something incorrect, I clarified that with CIC's own information. Nothing more. No need to take it personally.

 

[taffy7]

Sad face here. SA approval taking so long. I was really hoping my husband would be here for Christmas.I applied on April 8th but no word yet. It was 28 days when i applied not its up to 47 days.

 

[Becki567]

Sad face here. SA approval taking so long. I was really hoping my husband would be here for Christmas.I applied on April 8th but no word yet. It was 28 days when i applied not its up to 47 days.

It must be very frustrating. Just had a peek at the website, as of May 21 they were working on April 4. Yours has to be right around the corner. Hopefully it will update today with the new date they are working on. There has definitely been a significant increase in time for SA and decision made overall. May has been a slow month for the spreadsheet. I have seen others speculate it's because of a program that opened on May 1. Hopefully there will be a flurry of activity and they will push through a bunch of applications at the same time.

 

[katathfx]

If you provide me with your information. I can add you. Did you track your application to Mississauga? If so, please give me the day it was received and if you are applying as married or common law. You won't get AOR for sometime. You can look at the spreadsheet for an idea or google CIC processing times. They are working on applications received early April last I looked

Hi Becki

We tracked the application by Canada Post Registered Mail, if that is what you are referring to then it was received May 14. We are actually applying as Conjugal Partners (Family Class). All fees paid and up front medical done. I have been looking at the spreadsheet, makes me anxious how processing times have slowed

When I go on-line to check the progress, the only document info I have is the Receipt confirmation. I am assuming that is simply too soon and I may be waiting at least another month before we get any acknowledgement on-line ?

How on earth am I going to distract myself while waiting? I suppose this will be my lesson in patience and perseverance LOL

Thanks

Kat

 

[SchnookoLoly]

Hi Becki

We tracked the application by Canada Post Registered Mail, if that is what you are referring to then it was received May 14. We are actually applying as Conjugal Partners (Family Class). All fees paid and up front medical done. I have been looking at the spreadsheet, makes me anxious how processing times have slowed

When I go on-line to check the progress, the only document info I have is the Receipt confirmation. I am assuming that is simply too soon and I may be waiting at least another month before we get any acknowledgement on-line ?

How on earth am I going to distract myself while waiting? I suppose this will be my lesson in patience and perseverance LOL

Thanks

Kat

Just a question, what nationality are you and your partner? Just asking because assuming British/Canadian or similar, it's highly, highly, highly unlikely you would have a conjugal application approved... Curious as to what your circumstances are. No worries if you don't want to share...

 

[taffy7]

Hi Becki

We tracked the application by Canada Post Registered Mail, if that is what you are referring to then it was received May 14. We are actually applying as Conjugal Partners (Family Class). All fees paid and up front medical done. I have been looking at the spreadsheet, makes me anxious how processing times have slowed

When I go on-line to check the progress, the only document info I have is the Receipt confirmation. I am assuming that is simply too soon and I may be waiting at least another month before we get any acknowledgement on-line ?

How on earth am I going to distract myself while waiting? I suppose this will be my lesson in patience and perseverance LOL

Thanks

Kat

i'm sure i have answered questions before for you . Isn't your partner from the U.k. and you are in Canada. If this is so you can't apply as conjugal partners. It will be either common law or spouse that you have to apply under.