How address the risk of your parents or grandparents being found medically inadmissible to Canada
If your parent(s) or grandparent(s) are medically inadmissible, they cannot get permanent residence through the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP).
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may consider your relative(s) medically inadmissible to Canada if their health condition(s) could pose a burden on public health services.
If you want to sponsor your parent(s) or grandparent(s) through the PGP, or to visit you in Canada on a super visa, plan ahead to address any potential medical inadmissibility issues that could lead to refusal.
Sponsor your parents and grandparents for Canadian immigrationHow IRCC determines medical inadmissibilityYour parents or grandparents may be considered medically inadmissible to Canada for three possible reasons:Being a danger to public health;Being a danger to public safety; orCausing excessive demand on health or social services.IRCC officers will assess your relative’s immigration medical exam and specialist reports (if...