kirara

Hi, I have questions about the medical examination for immigration to Canada. I heard that a person who is carrying Hepatitis B would be inadmissible for immigration to Canada. How about applicants who apply the family class immigration? My fiance is Canadian and he will apply family class immigration for me. He will sponsor me as common-law. So, my questions are (1) if I am carrying Hepatitis B, is there possibility for me to be refused to immigrate to Canada even though my fiancé will get marry with me? (2) And, if I would be refused to immigrate to Canada, I can not get marry with my fiancé in Canada?

Thank you so much.

Kirara

Andrew Miller

Only medical inadmissibility on grounds of excessive demand on health and
social services is waived in spousal sponsorship cases. There is no waiver
and don't expect one if inadmissibility is determined on the basis of risk
to health of Canadians. So, if you are found inadmissible because of your
Hepatitis then you will be refused, married or not.

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Andrew Miller
Immigration Consultant
Vancouver, British Columbia
email: [email protected]
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"kirara" <member21990@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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    > Hi, I have questions about the medical examination for immigration to
    > Canada. I heard that a person who is carrying Hepatitis B would be
    > inadmissible for immigration to Canada. How about applicants who apply
    > the family class immigration? My fiance is Canadian and he will apply
    > family class immigration for me. He will sponsor me as common-law. So,
    > my questions are (1) if I am carrying Hepatitis B, is there possibility
    > for me to be refused to immigrate to Canada even though my fiancé will
    > get marry with me? (2) And, if I would be refused to immigrate to
    > Canada, I can not get marry with my fiancé in Canada?
    > Thank you so
    > much.
    > Kirara
    > --
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James Metcalfe

Although I have yet to obtain a copy of the new Medical Officers Handbook
the old one indicates that Chroic Hep B carriers poses little risk to the
health of Canadians and in absense of liver imparment , ......... should be
assessed as M3. This is a pass medical.

Acute Hep B poses an even lesser risk.

Assuming that there has been no changes in this view of Hep B you will
probably pass medical. You should discuss the situation and seek the advice
of your own physician on the current view of Hep B.

I am not a MD and make no claim to be acknowledgable about the situation
however allindincation are that you should be okay. Be optimistic. If in
the event that you are refused your sponsor would also have the opportunity
to appeal any decision on fact andlaw or on Humanitariona and Compassinate
grounds.

I would also caution you about using the term common law in the same breath
as fiancee. Some immirgation offices do not accept a common law or conjugal
reltaionship as a replacement for sponsoring fiancees. Get professional
advice in this matter.

When I receive the new Handbook I will be interested to see if the attitude
to Hep B has changed. I do not believe it will.

Jim metcalfe


"Andrew Miller" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:3I61c.119969$Hy3.72630@edtnps89...
    > Only medical inadmissibility on grounds of excessive demand on health and
    > social services is waived in spousal sponsorship cases. There is no waiver
    > and don't expect one if inadmissibility is determined on the basis of risk
    > to health of Canadians. So, if you are found inadmissible because of your
    > Hepatitis then you will be refused, married or not.
    > --
    > ../..
    > Andrew Miller
    > Immigration Consultant
    > Vancouver, British Columbia
    > email: [email protected]
    > (delete REMOVE from the above address before sending email)
    > ________________________________
    > "kirara" <member21990@british_expats.com> wrote in message
    > news:[email protected]...
    > >
    > > Hi, I have questions about the medical examination for immigration to
    > > Canada. I heard that a person who is carrying Hepatitis B would be
    > > inadmissible for immigration to Canada. How about applicants who apply
    > > the family class immigration? My fiance is Canadian and he will apply
    > > family class immigration for me. He will sponsor me as common-law. So,
    > > my questions are (1) if I am carrying Hepatitis B, is there possibility
    > > for me to be refused to immigrate to Canada even though my fiancé will
    > > get marry with me? (2) And, if I would be refused to immigrate to
    > > Canada, I can not get marry with my fiancé in Canada?
    > >
    > > Thank you so
    > > much.
    > >
    > > Kirara
    > >
    > >
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James Metcalfe

Kiara:

Further to my previous response. I have been advised by usually reliable
sources with CIC that the new Handbook for Medical Officers is only in draft
stage and is not available so the old book holds. I would suggest that when
you do you medical that you include a report from your own physician or
specialist including diagnosis, treatment and prognosis.

Good Luck.

Jim metcalfe



"kirara" <member21990@british_expats.com> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
    > Hi, I have questions about the medical examination for immigration to
    > Canada. I heard that a person who is carrying Hepatitis B would be
    > inadmissible for immigration to Canada. How about applicants who apply
    > the family class immigration? My fiance is Canadian and he will apply
    > family class immigration for me. He will sponsor me as common-law. So,
    > my questions are (1) if I am carrying Hepatitis B, is there possibility
    > for me to be refused to immigrate to Canada even though my fiancé will
    > get marry with me? (2) And, if I would be refused to immigrate to
    > Canada, I can not get marry with my fiancé in Canada?
    > Thank you so
    > much.
    > Kirara
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

kirara

Thank you for your responding, Andrew and James.
I'll be optimistic and discuss with my physician about my Hep B situation. I hope the new Handbook for Medical Officers also still allows me to have possibility to immigrate to Canada.

I am confused little bit about our after marrige situation.
I have a question if I could be refused to immigrate to Canada, I can not live in Canada with my fiancé? So, the way I can live with him is only he has to immigrate to my country?

Regards,

Kirara

Andrew Miller

Yes, if you are found inadmissible on medical grounds (let's hope it won't
happen) then you won't be able to even visit Canada and your only way to
live with your fiancée will be him immigration to your country or you both
immigrating somewhere else where you may not have medical inadmissibility
problems.

There are some exceptions though, but very rare. You may be granted
Temporary Resident Permit, but it is another story and rather complex issue.
Wait for results of your medicals and contact myself, Jim or James if you
are found inadmissible.

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../..

Andrew Miller
Immigration Consultant
Vancouver, British Columbia
email: [email protected]
(delete REMOVE from the above address before sending email)
________________________________


"kirara" <member21990@british_expats.com> wrote in message
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    > Thank you for your responding, Andrew and James.
    > I'll be optimistic
    > and discuss with my physician about my Hep B situation. I hope the new
    > Handbook for Medical Officers also still allows me to have possibility
    > to immigrate to Canada.
    > I am confused little bit about our after
    > marrige situation.
    > I have a question if I could be refused to
    > immigrate to Canada, I can not live in Canada with my fiancé? So, the
    > way I can live with him is only he has to immigrate to my country?
    > Regards,
    > Kirara
    > --
    > Posted via http://britishexpats.com

kirara

Thank you so much for your helping. I'll wait for my medical result.
again, thanks.

Kirara