Foreign Partner on Disability (Canada)

[MreowBear 0]

I am wondering if me being on disability (ODSP) in Canada will effect my chance of getting a K1 visa. I have been on disability for mental health reasons for over a decade. Will I be considered likely to become a 'public charge'? While it seems that my US partner's finances will be much more highly scrutinized, we can't help but worry about this. Does anyone have some knowledge or experience with this?

[MreowBear 0]

Bumping.. I'm hoping someone out there has some insight =/

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

You receiving disability is not an issue. You can be unemployed; they care about your US fiance's finances. However, your mental health history will probably be mentioned at your medical exam. I don't think it would be a reason for not being approved though. I would use the search tool to look up other posts about mental health issues.

I have edited to add a link you might find useful: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/308711-the-full-truth-about-mental-health-issues/

Edited March 15, 2013 by JensJrny2Ray

[MreowBear 0]

Thank-you. I have actually had that post bookmarked for awhile, and it has helped with some of my worries, although I still worry with me not holding a job that it could be seen as a bigger issue due to that seemingly being the best proof towards recovery and not becoming a 'public charge'.

An article on ccdonline in regards to disability and immigration makes it sound very straight forward in regards to what they'd likely see as an issue where mental illness is concerned [if you are likely to be of harm to yourself/others, or have been in the past - which I never have been], but then it also states "The INS looks at the totality of circumstances in making its determination including their age, capacity to earn a living, health, family circumstances, employment history and whether or not they have ever received public assistance." and I get to worrying again.

[JensJrny2Ray 367]

Thank-you. I have actually had that post bookmarked for awhile, and it has helped with some of my worries, although I still worry with me not holding a job that it could be seen as a bigger issue due to that seemingly being the best proof towards recovery and not becoming a 'public charge'.

An article on ccdonline in regards to disability and immigration makes it sound very straight forward in regards to what they'd likely see as an issue where mental illness is concerned [if you are likely to be of harm to yourself/others, or have been in the past - which I never have been], but then it also states "The INS looks at the totality of circumstances in making its determination including their age, capacity to earn a living, health, family circumstances, employment history and whether or not they have ever received public assistance." and I get to worrying again.

Well, look at it this way, your fiance is going to be signing a document that says he is financially responsible for you and that you CANNOT receive financial government assistance.

[MreowBear 0]

This is true. I can hope it is as simple as that, though it's hard to shake the anxiety regarding it