Parent with Type C dependant

[bsz]

Hi everybody,

We like to sopnser my in-laws. My wife has a sister (their child) who is 25 and has some serious medical problem. According to the sponsorship application forms she must be listed as "Dependant Type C":

The child is 22 years of age or older, has depended substantially on the financial support of a parent since before the age of 22, and is unable to provide for himself or herself because of a medical condition.


Question: do they really approve her application despite the fact that she is having a serious medical condition?

[Leon]

They can refuse based on excessive demand on health care and as far as I know, that guideline is around $5,000 a year.  That is if they think she will cost $5,000 on health care, they might refuse.

[bsz]

Thanks for the response. Is there anyway her parents can become commited to support her costs?

[Leon]

If the parents want to commit to paying all of her costs to prove that she will not be a burden on health care or social services, it is possible to set up a fund to cover her needs.  I have heard of other people doing something similar.

[bsz]

This is good news. Really thanks. Can the same thing be done if she wants to enter Canada by a study permit as a student?

[Leon]

If she applies for a study permit, they will only do a medical to check that she does not have something contagious.  Her parents can offer the funds to sponsor her for her studies.  She will also be expected to prove that she has strong ties to her home country and will return after her studies are done.

If she is unable to provide for herself because of a medical condition, can she study?

[bsz]

Yes. She is currently a student but she needs regular checks and  medical attention which is provided by her parents.