Canada Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) Immigration

[visaexpert]

Hi Visaexpert,

I would like to ask you if you have any experience with the medicals. We did our medicals, but my son has a hole in his heart (VSD). It is not causing any problems and does not require any medication. According to cardiologist, it has the possibility of closing by itself.

Can you please advise if the above condition can affect the application. Medicals sent on 1 Dec 2010. When we shall expect their reply?

thanks.

Actually I don't have idea about Medical conditions. But according to my knowledge, I can say, Your son is medically fit, according to what CIC expect.

I have read some similar cases on this forum and they were allowed to go Canada.

You will get Passport and RPPF request soon, please wait till you get these request from CIC. It may take 1 month or 3 month.

[gaganhasija]

Hello amer1981, Visaexpert

I have a similar story. I have VSD with plumnary by birth. I underwent for a heart surgery in 1995. VSD has been corrected in the operation but my ECG/Xray is not normal because things inside my body has been modified.

If they ask for chest Xray, they would clearly notice the shadow. And if they ask for ECG, they will get all the details. I already have my Echo Cardiography report with me.


Status:
1) Operation in 1995
2) Any treatement / care going on : NO
3) Any medication going on : NO
4) Age when the operation happened : 8 and current age : 23
5) Any precaution to take : NO
6) ECG is not normal. It shows murmur.
7) BUT, I have been living and working normally.


Please advice if I can clear the medical exam or not? Please advice because I am going to invest so much. I am planning to go for study and then PR in Canada.

Gagan

[amer1981]

Thank you Visaexpert for your reply. It is really helpful.

[visaexpert]

Medical Inadmissibility

Every applicant for a Canada Immigration Visa and some applicants for temporary status in Canada are required to undergo a medical examination by a medical officer.

Though medical examinations are generally confined to a standard physical exam including blood and urine tests and x-rays, prior medical records as well as the applicants' mental state are examined.

Applicants may be denied a Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa solely on medical grounds, if:
    * Their condition would endanger the health or safety of the Canadian population at large; or
    * Their admission might cause excessive demand on existing social or health services provided by the government. *
       

When determining whether any person is inadmissible on medical grounds, the medical officer is obliged to consider the nature, severity or probable duration of any health impairment from which the person is suffering as well as other factors, such as:

    * Danger of contagion;
    * Unpredictable or unusual behaviour that may create a danger to public safety; and
    * The supply of social or health services that the person may require in Canada and whether the use of such services will deprive Canadian nationals of these services.
* The excessive demand component is waived under the Family Sponsorship category of Canada immigration for the spouse, common-law partner, conjugal partner and dependent children of the Sponsor. The Sponsored person(s) still may be refused if their condition is considered to be a danger to Canadian public health or safety.

In certain circumstances, an individual who does not meet the Canadian medical requirements may be granted a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) to enter Canada.

[visaexpert]

Medical Examinations FAQ


1. Will I have to take a medical examination?
All Canadian immigration applicants are required to undergo medical examinations.

These examinations are intended to detect any conditions, which may affect the health of the Canadian public, or which may result in excessive demands being placed upon Canadian health or social services.

The medical examination includes a standard physical examination, blood tests, urine tests, and X-Rays.

2. How long are medical examinations valid for?
Medical Examinations are valid for one year from the date of the examination. You must undergo a new medical examination if your visa has not been issued within one year from your medical examination date.

3. Will my application be rejected if I have a certain disease or disorder?
Each medical case is analyzed individually, taking into account your full medical history. If the disease or disorder poses health risks to Canadians or places excessive demands on the Canadian health care system, it may result in medical inadmissibility.

4. Which medical conditions may cause me to be inadmissible to Canada?
Applicants intending to enter Canada as permanent residents may be denied entry to Canada if their health or any of their dependents' health (whether accompanying or not):

    * Is a danger to public health or safety; or
    * Would cause excessive demand on the Canadian health care system or on social services in Canada


5. Are there any exceptions made for medically inadmissible dependents?
Yes, in the Family Sponsorship category, the "excessive demand on health or social services in Canada" factor is waived for:

    * Spouses, common-law partners or conjugal partners
    * Dependent children


6. If I am pregnant, will I still have to undergo the medical examination?
For the safety of the fetus, X-rays are not taken of pregnant applicants until after delivery of the baby. After the birth, the mother and infant will undergo medical examinations.

7. Can my dependents undergo the medical examination in another country?
The medical examination is given around the world by designated medical practitioners (DMP). Regardless of the Canadian Immigration Visa Office to which the application is submitted, the services of a designated medical practitioner in any part of the world may be used.

8. Will my non-accompanying dependents be required to complete medical examinations?
Accompanying and non-accompanying dependents are required to undergo medical examinations.  In limited circumstances, if a non-accompanying dependent is unwilling or unable to undergo a medical examination, it may be possible to have the individual exempted. However, such non-accompanying dependents will not be eligible for subsequent sponsorship as members of the Family Sponsorship category.

9. Recently, I completed medical examinations for my Canadian Temporary Resident Visa/Work Permit/Study Permit. Must I complete additional medical exams for my Permanent Resident application?
Yes, you will have to undergo an additional medical examination.