Which diseases are medically inadmissible under Express Entry? Rheumatoid arthritis, Ankylosing spondylitis, Gout- are they inadmissible ?
Medical Inadmissibility under EE
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Gout is unlikely but both autoimmune will be difficult to pass. The cost of biological drugs is the big issue. The potential need for surgery. The chances of longterm disability are high.
Not these specific diseases but inflammation markers. A physical exam should indicate potential disease. Is this still a specialist physician applying? Are you aware that you will likely never be able to practice medicine especially a specialty. Most IMGs are required to pass exam and repeat a residency. There are only a few spots and they are usually family medicine. Only around 1% of IMGs are usually able to practice again even if they are a GP.
Thanks for reply dear
Yes, I am a specialist physician-Gynecologist , I am planning to practice Sonography in Canada. No more plans for continuing as an IMG. My concern is for orthopedic disease only. Upto what stage of disease do they consider " Excessive demand on health budget " ? Any links available , please share. Thanks a lot. Appreciate your guidance
Yes, I am a specialist physician-Gynecologist , I am planning to practice Sonography in Canada. No more plans for continuing as an IMG. My concern is for orthopedic disease only. Upto what stage of disease do they consider " Excessive demand on health budget " ? Any links available , please share. Thanks a lot. Appreciate your guidance
International Residents
If you're not a resident of Canada, you can apply as an External Candidate to Accreditations Canada. International applications are handled case by case. If you're already working as a diagnostic medical sonographer in a different country, Canada may accept your credentials and allow you to sit for the credentialing exams. General requirements are:
- Graduation from an educational program similar to that of Canada; and
- Five years of work experience as a diagnostic medical sonographer
I have indicated below several sites which you may find interesting:
Sonography Canada https://www.sonographycanada.ca
Accreditation Canada https://accreditation.ca/
Government Policy (You may be in luck big time; depending.)
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...sibility/reasons/medical-inadmissibility.html
2019 cost threshold (under the temporary public policy)
$102,585 over 5 years (or $20,517 per year) - Up from a prior $6700 (est.) !!
Eligibility Criteria and Conditions
Once an immigration medical exam is completed, based on the public policy considerations, delegated officers may grant an exemption from paragraph 38(1)(c) of the Act (medical inadmissibility due to excessive demand on health or social services) to foreign nationals (principal applicant or their dependent family members) who would otherwise have been found inadmissible under paragraph 38(1)c and who meet the following criteria and conditions:
- The foreign national (principal applicant or their dependent family member) must have a temporary or permanent resident application that was received on or after April 16, 2018 or was pending as of that date, was sent back by the Court for redetermination on or after April 16, 2018, or was sent back by the Immigration Appeal Division for reconsideration on or after April 16, 2018; and
- The costs of the health and social services (listed in Section 1, Annex B) that would be required to treat the foreign national’s health condition are less than three times the average Canadian per capita health and social services costs over a period of five consecutive years immediately following the most recent medical examination required under paragraph 16(2)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, unless there is evidence that significant costs are likely to be incurred beyond that period, in which case the period is no more than 10 consecutive years.
Pending application: For the purposes of this public policy, an application is considered to be pending up until it is either approved, refused, withdrawn or abandoned.
Provisions of the Act for which an exemption may be granted:
- Section 38 (1) (c) – “A foreign national is inadmissible on health grounds if their health condition might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demand on health or social services”
This public policy will be implemented on June 1, 2018 and ends once regulatory changes come into force. (Canadian Government)
As far as what diseases are a disqualification, as far as I can see; they don't quite say. Obviously you don't get in with Ebola, Plague or Marburg. I think they leave the final call up to the doctor and Gov't limits.
At the following Lawyers link they describe successful approvals for both some cases of HIV and Lupus. I must emphasize I do not represent nor advocate the use of these legal services. On the other hand they look quite good for your purposes. They could give you a real world answer on what is a go and what is a no go. They are in Toronto. In addition, our forum owners Campbell - Cohen would be equally effective and are handy if you are in Montreal. Do not cheap out on lawyers for your case; I know I wouldn't. At least go to a consult with them before you do anything.
https://www.bellissimolawgroup.com/medical-cases/ Bellissimo - Toronto
Below, Campbell Cohen - Montreal
https://www.canadavisa.com/assess/canada-immigration-assessment-form.htm#gs.7Vc4lgu3
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Anticipate having to retrain to become a sonographer. There aren' a huge amount of programs and they are very competitive. Orthopaedic diseases is still vague but cost of equipment will be included if medical devices like a wheelchair are required.
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