TorvaL

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.

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.