Assignment 8.1

Please assess the following scenario involving medical and criminal inadmissibility.

Ensure that along with your opinion you cite relevant sections and subsections of the IRPA, IRPR, Operations Manuals and/or Jurisprudence in your response.

Shanel's case:

Shanel has been approved in principal under the Live-in Caregiver Class and her overseas dependent children have been requested to complete statutory requirements. While being processed, it has been found that Shanel has been diagnosed with Cervical Cancer.

Shanel states that she is widowed and her children were in the custody of her mother, whom has passed away in the last month. The children are residing with a friend, as her father is deceased and she does not have any siblings.

Her children must join her in Canada, as they are being supported by the money being earned from her employment as a Live-in Caregiver.

Please address the following three questions:

1) The local IRCC office has sent a fairness letter to Shanel asking her to respond to the allegation that she may be medically inadmissible to Canada. She has 30 days to respond and has contacted your office. What would you advise her?

2) What supporting documents would be relevant in her particular situation?

3) After 4 months of waiting on a decision, Shanel's eldest son, whom is 21 years old has been convicted of Arson and he has been sentenced to 2 months incarceration and 1 year probation after his release. How does this affect Shanel's application for permanent residence?