Hi everyone — I’m an Alberta worker invited under AAIP Accelerated Tech Pathway and about to submit PR via PNP–Express Entry. I have Crohn’s and I’m currently on Skyrizi (risankizumab). My employer insurance (Canada Life) covers 100% right now.
I’m trying to learn from people who successfully passed medicals where drug costs were the issue (excessive demand). If you cleared medicals with Crohn’s (Skyrizi, Stelara, Humira/biosimilar, etc.), could you share what worked?
I have booked with an immigration lawyer already but I would like to get some insights from you as well.
I hope you can share some info like :
I’m trying to learn from people who successfully passed medicals where drug costs were the issue (excessive demand). If you cleared medicals with Crohn’s (Skyrizi, Stelara, Humira/biosimilar, etc.), could you share what worked?
I have booked with an immigration lawyer already but I would like to get some insights from you as well.
I hope you can share some info like :
- Program & timeline: PNP/EE? Province? When did you do IME → PFL (if any) → final pass?
- Medication & dosing: Skyrizi/Stelara/Humira or biosimilar (brand), dose/frequency, stable or switching?
- Insurance proof: Did you provide insurer letter (coverage %, caps, prior auth), benefits booklet, employer confirmation?
Declaration: Did you sign the IRCC “ability & willingness” declaration and add a personal undertaking not to bill public drug plans?
Thanks a ton — this will help me finalize a solid mitigation pack before submitting.