Medical Inadmissibility

What is medical inadmissibility?

 

A person not permitted to enter or stay in Canada because their health condition may:

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• Impose danger to public health or safety

• Cause excessive demand on health or social services

 

Overcoming medical Inadmissibility

 

• If the IRCC believes you may be medically inadmissible, a letter known as a procedural fairness letter will be sent out explaining the reasons why

• You will have the opportunity to respond and provide all additional information within 90 days from the date of the letter

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Health conditions that will likely lead to medical inadmissibility:

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• Untreated syphilis

• Active pulmonary tuberculosis

• Hostile or disruptive behavior

• Organic brain disorders or paranoid states linked to violent behavior

• Substance abuse issues that can cause anti-social behavior such as impaired driving or violence

• Sexual disorders such as pedophilia

• Impulsive sociopathic behavioral conditions

 

Health conditions that can overcome medical inadmissibility: 

 

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Cardiac Disease

• Crohn's Disease

• Diabetes

• Cancers

• Autoimmune Disease, such as AIDS, Lupus

• Learning Disabilities related to Pervasive Development Disorder requiring special education

• Autism

• Cerebral Palsy

• Down Syndrome

• Psychiatric Disorders

• Blood Disorders

• Hepatitis B & C

• Liver Disease

• Tuberculosis

• Brain Disorders

• Rare Diseases and Conditions

• Total Knee Replacement

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To speak with a Canadian immigration lawyer about Medical Inadmissibility book your consultation today.