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    Best place to stay in Toronto after landing before house hunting ?

    Just wanted to understand what area in Toronto would be good to shift to initially, especially from the perspective of looking for Marketing jobs. An affordable place with good connectivity by Public Transport is what I'm looking for. Initially as suggested in this forum, I am looking at AirBnb...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    That's great. I am indeed staying in Toronto initially. Please PM me the Clinic Details. So what I understand is I would need to pay for the additional tests (blood work, Xray, VL,CD$, etc) and vaccinations that would be done before the OHIP kicks in. Any idea how much does this thing cost...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Hi, Hi, Now that my PR is sorted, just wanted help on one major front. I am planning to land in Ontario. What would be the source through which I can get more information about the Health Policy in Ontario? I believe I would be eligible for Health Policy only after 3 months. So Am I allowed to...
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    Find available Jobs in Canada

    Hi, I have 8+ years of Work Experience in Sales & Marketing in eCommerce (2 years) & Media Industry (6 years) in India after my MBA from IIM Ahmedabad. Got my PR last week and planning to land in Toronto in Mid July. Quite baffled about the amount of information available online. So I will be...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Guys, Got the mail to submit my passport today. I got the PR. Thanks for all your help. This group was really helpful in alleviating my fears and nervousness throughout the process. Thanks a lot guys.
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Carry your medical reports since beginning do that whatever information the doc seeks, you are able to furnish it with the reports. I selected Ontario while creating profile, if that helps you.
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Not sure about the 6 month Not sure about the six month timeline, may be somebody else might shed light on that. For medical procedure, your doctor would do the regular CD4 and viral load tests. There would be additional tests requested by IRCC after a point of time, 2-2.5 months after your...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    I provided the medical documents in Mid Jan. And I did put a Yes in the statutory question.
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Guys, Just saw the update on my profile. Passed my medicals. I am so excited. Was literally jumping with joy. Just wanted to understand what would be the next steps for me. How much time would it take now approximately? When I last connected with CIC, they mentioned my eligibility and...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Just got off from a call with IRCC helpline. The agent was very helpful and informed me that my Visa Office is Ottawa and the file has been with them since 13 Dec'2018. My Background Check and eligibility have been met. The only thing which is pending are the Medical Results which are being...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Nothing as of now. I checked with the Medical centre if there was any requirement of any additional tests/reports but they said there is no such requirement at their end. It's a wait. That's it. :|
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Any idea about where can I get detailed information on how is HIV treatment costs covered under the Canadian Health Policy for Permanent Residents. I know I am jumping a step ahead even before getting a PR but online search is not giving me a good source for the same. Are medical tests...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Nothing as of now. Had planned to wait for the next job switch till this PPR thing gets cleared but now I am going ahead with applying in my country itself. Can't carry on with the current job, since its a matter of just waiting and nothing more at my end.
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    I know I am being anxious but just wanted to check if I am being over-anxious. My last Medicals were done in Feb beginning and it is close to 2 months now. As per my AOR, the 6 month cycle is gonna complete on May 2. Should I wait till then or call on the CIC helpline or order GCMS notes? I just...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    This is great news ! Heartiest Congratulations ! I collected my reports from the Medical Centre. They confirmed that the reports have already been sent to CIC. My CD4 numbers have improved (990) with viral load <20 copies (basically undetectable). No Hep B or Hep C detected. All I can do is...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    Not sure about your medication threshold but in my case (and I believe the process would be same for all such cases), Medical Exam is undertaken after you have received your ITA. Post that you need to submit all documentation within 60 days of receiving ITA. This timeline has been reduced very...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    The call came from the office of the Doctor who was in charge of my case at the medical centre. He does not belong to Immigration authorities but is just doing the test on their behalf. The extra questions have been asked by the Immigration Authorities and were mentioned in my file that was...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    I was thinking of ordering GCMS notes when I received a call today from the panel physiciansp office . The immigration authorities have requested additional tests for Hep B,C and updated viral load details. So once again, blood was sucked out of my veins today. At least I know, something is...
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    HIV positive and worried about my chances of being selected

    I am applying for Express Entry. Considering time taken at your end (90 days), I think I can only wait. But truly, the anxiety is inevitable.