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We immigrated to canada 5 years ago but because of the requirements for medical exam we couldn´t take with us our first child who was born with spina bifida and is handicapped. We even didn´t declare him in front of the Canadian authorities. He has lived all his life in a special centre for disabled children. Now we are trying to sponsor him to Canada or find out other ways to bring him with us. It looks like Canadian immigration laws are quite severe and our chances are close to zero. Has anyone experienced any problems of this sort or knows lawers that can help.
Thanks for the time,
[25-04-2007,01:41]
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Didi |
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(in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
did you list him on your original application? If not, I think you would have a tough situation ahead of you - one of the problems may be misrepresentation.
I would not attempt this alone - you definitely need some very qualified advice.
good luck.
[25-04-2007,01:46]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
If you did not declare your son on your immigration application you will be charged with misrepresentation and proceedings may be started to revoke your PR status followed by removal from Canada. You are in a tight spot and need a lawyer though I do not see much of a hope but lawyers are lawyers.
[25-04-2007,02:28]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
I am sorry but I have to say this! You have devalued your son by NOT declaring him! I wouldn´t do it for all the gold in the world!!
Nevertheless, I do not know how it works, but you may try adoption!
[25-04-2007,04:35]
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Almost Perfect!! |
(in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
Roy is immigration Lawyer. May be he can help you.
www.cvimmigration.com
[25-04-2007,04:45]
[***.187.168.3]
Almost Perfect!! |
(in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
adoption would still potentially flag ´misrepresentation´ and I believe the child would still need to pass medicals. If the child has been institutionalized all his life, the chances of approval may be very small.
my extended family had a choice when they immigrated back in 1890. One of the children was disabled, and Canada would not accept immigrants at that time that were not healthy. A very difficult decision was made to leave the disabled child behind in Europe with other family. There were not institutions back then. I am sure the guilt was unbearable at times, but the desire to find a better future for an entire family was also something that could not be easily abandoned.
[25-04-2007,13:42]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
I believe there are Humans living everywhere. Life can be made good everywhere. I agree with migration to other countries for a good future. However, If I have to choose between finding a better future OR leave my child behind, I WILL CHOOSE MY CHILD.
[25-04-2007,17:28]
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Almost Perfect!! |
Thank you to all of you for the comments (in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
Hi everybody,
I´m very grateful to all of you for the comments.
Without trying to find any excuses (the guilt will always be with us), I should mention that one of the reasons to immigrate to Canada was exactly our first son. Knowing that Canada is social and well developed conuntry, very true,we were planning to establish here and than to find ways to bring him here, ´cause in my country there´s not much care for disabled people. Also to try, obviosly unrealistic, some kind of cure for his desease. anyhow, during the application for immigration through Quebec we were not asked to declare other members, but then the federals asked us and in order to avoid refusal, which was unavoidable, we concealed the true. Now we have to face the consequencies, like always in life, and probably risk our citizenship.
Again, thaks to all of you.
We are open to other suggestions.
Actually, Sharon, what do you mean by adoption? Can we adopt our own child?
[25-04-2007,18:02]
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Didi |
(in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
someone suggested adoption. I cannot fathom the truth not being found out if you attempted to conceal the paternity of your child.
when you made your PR application it asked you to list all your family members. If you did not include your child at that time, you automatically forfeit the right to sponsor them.
While I appreciate your intentions of finding a better life for your child, you mislead the government of Canada. I fear coming clean at this point may cost you your status.
[25-04-2007,18:45]
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sharon |
That's right (in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
We mislead the Government twice. It looks like we don´t deserve to be Canadians.
I´m trying to get in touch with some immigration lawers now in Quebec and if they don´t come up with something in a year or two we´ll have to reveal the true and hoping for the miracle.
And just one advise for women planning to have babies - Folic acid in advance and the first months.
[25-04-2007,19:09]
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Didi |
(in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
don´t beat yourself up. We all do things that we wish we hadn´t.
I would make sure you discuss this with some very capable lawyers - immigration lawyers and be clear about your options.
In the mean time, it sounds like you need a trip home to visit a much loved son.
[25-04-2007,19:35]
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sharon |
(in reply to: Sponsoring a disabled child)
I never said ADOPT YOUR CHILD!I said I dont know how it works but look into it!
I meant may be have someone adopt your child and you can try to take care of him... I am trying to find a solution...Its called BRAINSTORMING in my profession and not misleading.
Didi I am sure you could declare him on your form and say he is not accompanying you to Canada at that time... because, the form clearly says on the first line on page 3 that you must declare all family members whether accompanying or not! You always had a chance to say that he will not accompany you!
I am sorry for your child´s illness and I am sorry for you as I am sure you are feeling guilty and hence trying.
Good luck and I hope you will be able to find a solution...
[25-04-2007,19:37]
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