An embarrassing immigration question...

[mf4361]

Maybe it could be that they do it in Asian countries more than in our European countries with cool climate. You guys in Asia have a tropical climate with tropical diseases, so it could be that they're more strict there (like with the user who did it in Singapore?). But that's just an assumption and probably a silly one too...

I did my initial medical in Hong Kong 8 years ago and it was very close to how I did last week. Just very basic exam, then x-ray and blood and urine sample.

 

[JoacRy]

Hi, one other thing which may or may not have been mentioned. I had a friend who had similar anxieties when she did a medical to immigrate to Australia. She took her mother with her, and she said her mother's presence calmed her nerves. I suggest you take your mother/sister, other female relative or friend with you. Just like my friend just their presence may help you to be calm for the tests.

Good luck.

 

[ybjianada]

It happened before the X-ray. And all my tests/examinations were fine.

Did it happen before or after X-Rays. If after X-Ray, then I would believe that something might have flagged in your X-Rays. I remember my doctor asking me to take deep breaths in and out when she asked me to. She told that if the machine does not flag anything, then they won't do detail test.

I also remember the same panel physician also did tests for AUS, NZ and US immigration. AUS and NZ are exactly the same like Canada. For US, there was one additional test, which I am unfortunately not able to recall at the moment.

Additionally, I would also like to add that while I had my medicals done in Germany, my wife had hers in India, as she was vacationing back home when we were asked for medicals. Her experience was exactly like me, she only had to take her top off and was allowed to have bra on.

Although I really could not understand your apprehensions about a routine medical check up, I really do not think anyone of us here can assure you any more than what we have already done.
It is now up to you to decide if you want to proceed or not.

 

[scylla]

Do I really get a work permit after studying there for 4 years? That would mean 7 years of Canada without having PR for sure?! That's a good perspective

And could it be that I don't need the medical exam when I apply for permanent residence after these 7 years, because then I already stayed in Canada so long?

You'll still need a medical. There is no way to avoid the medical if you want to get PR.