A foreign national who applies for temporary or permanent residence and who suffers from a health condition may be inadmissible if the health condition:

• Is likely to be a danger to public health;

• Is likely to be a danger to public safety; or

• Might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demand on health or social services.

The first two conditions include both physical and psychological conditions.

Medical examinations are often conducted to test for any of the above mentioned conditions.

Family class spouses, common-law partners, or children of sponsors cannot be found inadmissible on the basis of excessive demand on health and social purposes.

Persons who are likely to be refused on the basis of the third condition may be found admissible if satisfactory financial arrangement to cover the cost of the treatment and related expenses.

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Medical inadmissiblities often involves technical and detailed analysis of both the condition and prevailing social trends. It is important to seek advice if you are inadmissible under this category.