Path to Canada, For Long Term Medical Treatment For Son.

[jbaker2290]

I was hoping for some guidance. My son has Osteogenesis Imperfects (Brittle Bones), there are very few places that provide good care for his condition even globally. He will need life-long support. Montreal-Shriners is a world-wide expert in this condition and we would like to move to Canada from the US so that he can receive care there. My wife currently works as a health aide (non-degree) for my son and I work in the amusement industry as a general manager. (no degree). We speak english, and have three children 8,6,4. Upon initial research. It seems impossible for us to qualify for a visas. My wife would need to continue to be home to care for my son (or hired to be a similar aide for him) and I would like to get a job in Canada.

 

[primaprime]

There is no permanent immigration program for your situation, as health issues are grounds for inadmissibility.

You may be able to visit Canada for treatment. In theory you would have to pay out-of-pocket, although Shriners generally doesn't bill any more than your insurance will cover, even if that amount is $0. You may want to call them.

A quick search suggests Shriners also treats this condition in Chicago, so perhaps it would be easier to relocate there within the US.

 

[scylla]

I was hoping for some guidance. My son has Osteogenesis Imperfects (Brittle Bones), there are very few places that provide good care for his condition even globally. He will need life-long support. Montreal-Shriners is a world-wide expert in this condition and we would like to move to Canada from the US so that he can receive care there. My wife currently works as a health aide (non-degree) for my son and I work in the amusement industry as a general manager. (no degree). We speak english, and have three children 8,6,4. Upon initial research. It seems impossible for us to qualify for a visas. My wife would need to continue to be home to care for my son (or hired to be a similar aide for him) and I would like to get a job in Canada.

Unfortunately there is no immigration path for this situation.

You and your wife would have to qualify and be selected to immigrate to Canada through one of the economic immigration streams like Express Entry. Without either of you having degrees, this will be extremely difficult.

As part of the process of immigrating to Canada, everyone in your family will need to pass a medical and there's a possibility your son's medical condition may be deemed to create a burden on the health care system and result in your family's application being refused.

If you are well settled in the U.S., I would encourage you to look for hospitals and physicians that specialize in your son's condition there. Moving to Canada will likely be very difficult.

If you want to pursue immigrating to Canada, then I would recommend that you research the Provincial Nominee Programs. Again, I think it will unfortunately be very difficult to qualify without either you or your wife being degree holders.

Have you looked into the Chicago Shriners Hospital? They seem to be leaders in research and treatment in this field.