SweetyStacey

Recently my parents and I have had to give up the dream of immigrating to New Zealand because i'm on medication and the NZ government think I will cost too much money for them, considering i'm only 20 and could live possibly another 50/60 years.

We are back to looking to immigrate to Canada again, and my question is simply...since Canadians pay for their health services and nothing is subsided by the government...do you think we are likely to be refused entry to the country based on my medication again?


Thanks in advance,

Stacey

Alan2005

Providing you are not a public health risk I think the rule is something like you must cost less than the average canadian to be allowed in.

christmasoompa

First question, do you/your parents actually qualify for a visa to Canada?

Next question if you are sure that you do qualify, what exactly do you require in the way of medical treatment/drugs? If you are likely to cost the Canadian health service more than approx $5,000 a year in treatment (hint: read the Wiki to see what you'd have to pay for, and what the health service would provide for you), then you would fail the medical. http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Medica...an_Immigration Not sure why you think that Canadians pay for all their healthcare either and that the government don't subsidise anything? This is not the case.

Also do look in to the cost of your drugs in Canada as you'd have to pay for them in full unlike the £7 or so that it costs per prescription in the UK. Can be very, very expensive if you need regular drugs.

HTH, good luck.

SweetyStacey

Thanks for the quick reply...

As far as i'm aware, we would qualify for the Skilled Federal Worker visa.

I don't need to hospital treatment, just a regular prescription of two drugs.

I'll have a look at the Wiki articles, thanks.


Stacey

christmasoompa

OK. So one of your parents has a job on the list of 29 eligible occupations? Which occupation is it? A couple of the quotas have already been met.

From what you've said, sounds as though you'd probably pass the medical if you don't require regular care, but the cost of your drugs could be v expensive, so do make sure your parents look in to that.

And was just going to add a Wiki link about Medicare (which is provided by the government) so you can understand the health system in Canada a little better. http://britishexpats.com/wiki/Medical_Insurance-Canada

SweetyStacey

Yeah my dad is a qualified carpenter.

Yeah I think we should know about the cost of my drugs now rather than later...is there a pharmaceutical website that has information on drugs in canada you have to hand?


Stacey

christmasoompa

Is he a supervisor though? For a SW visa he must be a carpentry supervisor i.e. own his own business and supervise other people. Normal carpenters are not on the list. If he supervises, plus meets the other criteria (i.e. has at least 67 points, no criminal record, enough proof of funds etc) then he should be eligible. And you can go on his visa application prior to age 22.

The cost of the drugs will vary depending on where you go, so you'll need to have a Google once you know which province you'll be in. And I'd also double check with a professional that you will be ok with the medical, no point spending a few thousand applying if you would be turned down.

Also, have seen from one of your previous posts that your mum has a physical disability, so do check that this wouldn't cause her to be refused.

SweetyStacey

Oh, we misread that...that's a problem...he's just a carpenter....

We would want to live in Ontario and my parents have an appointment with an immigration specialist or something at the end of the month to ask these questions before applying.

Thanks again you're being really helpful


Stacey

christmasoompa

Unfortunately, it's only NOC code 7215 that is eligible, and he'd have to prove he does the majority of the duties listed under that NOC code, plus that the opening paragraph (i.e. 'This unit group........') applies to him. Has he actually checked the NOC code requirements? Here you go if not........http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/...spx?val65=7215

It's good that your parents have an appointment at the end of the month, make sure whoever they are speaking to is either an immigration lawyer, or is a consultant registered with CSIC. And it may be worth doing a quick search of the forum to make sure they have a good reputation on here. But of course, no point speaking to them if your dad isn't eligible anyway, so the first thing he needs to do is check the NOC code above and see if he would come under that NOC code.

Good luck.

Flyingscottie

Where can I find the cost of prescription drugs in Ontario?

Thanks!