DCF filing questions - medical related

[TorvaL 0]

Hi, 
Just wondering if anyone has done a DCF for a medical reason. I would rather not disclose my medical issue, but I am a service-connected disabled veteran living in BC and the healthcare system is so slow I'll die waiting for treatment, I will be in treatment for 2 years or more for this illness and it is life threatening. I emailed Montreal and they told me to file a request to file a DCF, so I've sent that in. I am wondering what I can expect for timelines, given the severity of the issue, and process-wise what is different? My husband and I did a K-1 visa back in 2008-09, followed by an AOS. Our time line is below (as best as I can remember it 😆).  Before it comes up, yes, I have verifiable domicile/residence in Canada, file my taxes there, etc. I travel back and forth right now for treatment.  

Questions - 1. has anyone else done this for a medical reason? Wondering if their response will be different/faster than for job situations. 
2. Has anyone done this in the last year? Wondering how the process is now vs. the prior threads, looks like it continues to evolve
3. What's the process as compared to the K1? Is it the same? Will my husband absolutely have to go to Montreal for an interview?

Also, I saw a question about the COVID vaccine- is that still a requirement?

Many thanks,
Torva Kristin

 
🇺🇸 US-born citizen 
Married to a 🇨🇦 citizen 

Timeline

Oct 2008 - Filed for K1 
Jul 2009 - K1 approved, Married, filed for AOS 
?? 2010 - Green Card 
July 2016 - Filed for immigration to Canada 
October 2016 - Immigration approved 
December 2016 - Landed in Canada, Green Card surrendered 
November 2020 - File for Canadian Citizenship 
June 2022 - Canadian Citizenship Ceremony 
Sep 2023 - Medical diagnosis, travel back & forth to the US 
Mar 2024 - Disease Remission
November 2024 - Disease recurs, return to the US for treatment, deemed incurable / chronic condition 

December 2024 - Service-connected disability with The VA approved, 100%
January 3, 2025 - Emailed Montreal for approval to do a DCF filing with medical records and proof of domicile. 

[Lemonslice 4,945]

Covid vaccine is still required.  Flu vaccine in seasons.  Others depending on age.  

 

Vaccine waiver is possible, but adds about a year to the process.  Might not be viable if you are trying to expedite it.

 

Hopefully, you get approved to DCF, but they might also argue that you (as a US citizen) are able to move back home for treatment and wait.

 

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On another note, if your disability is permanent, your spouse is also eligible to some benefits from the VA.  Something to look into later.

 

 

[TorvaL 0]

Thanks for the reply! I thought of that possible response.  I haven't been able to work because of the illness, and contended that maintaining separate households was not feasible. as well, I need him here for caregiving while I go through treatment.
RE VA stuff, thank you for that - I'm not permanent yet, that's another process I am starting on once I get the documentation from my doctor. Yay government things.

[Lemonslice 4,945]

3 minutes ago, TorvaL said:

Thanks for the reply! I thought of that possible response.  I haven't been able to work because of the illness, and contended that maintaining separate households was not feasible. as well, I need him here for caregiving while I go through treatment.
RE VA stuff, thank you for that - I'm not permanent yet, that's another process I am starting on once I get the documentation from my doctor. Yay government things.

Crossing my fingers that everything is approved promptly.  Best of luck.

[Ontarkie 14,369]

~~Moved to the DCF forum, from the Canada forum- as the OP is looking for DCF timelines which might bring more replies to the thread.~~