Are You Inadmissible on Health Ground?

20.06.2024 06:11 AM

You health and medical situation is one of the important factors in coming to Canada.

When you apply to come to Canada, the Visa officer may require you to undergo a medical examination. As far as for Permanent Residency application is concerned, Medical Admissibility examiniation is always a requirement. And there three grounds for you to become inadmissible on health reasons, namely: 


  1. Danger to public health;
  2. Danger to public safety;
  3. Excessive demand

When the medical officer finds you possibly inadmissible due to one or more of these grounds, they will give you an opportunity to respond via what is called a Procedural Fairness Letter (PFL). When you receive a PFL, it is very crucial that you take your time and effort to gather evidence and to rebut the findings of the officer.

Amongst the three, execessive demand on health or social care is the most common ground. You and your counsel must take a proactive approach in proving to the officer that you have sufficient mitigation plan or to disprove that the province you are planning to live in  does not publicly fund the ongoing health or social services for such medical condition.

Therefore, if you are found to be possibly inadmissible, it does not necessarily mean that you can no longer come to Canada.  Consult with a professional Canadian Immigration Law Professional to help you navigate this situation.

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Ryan Jacob