Cappuccino said:
So presumably if you have your medicals done whilst you are not pregnant, then get pregnant after that - you can just complete your record of landing whilst pregnant - then decide whether to have your baby in Canada (and he/she is then a Canadian citizen) or have the baby in your own country and then sponsor the baby?
I think if you can, it is better to have the baby in Canada - so it is easier to get the baby a passport in your own country than it is to sponsor the baby to get residency (who would then have to apply for their own citizenship once they were no longer dependent)?
Wayne.
You can also do your chest xray while you are pregnant. However it has to be your choice.
This is from CIC website
Here's the link.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/resources/publications/dmp-handbook/appendix-02.asp#appC idappC
11. IMM 5419 – Section E – Chest x-ray report
It is the responsibility of the DMP to select a certified, licensed and reliable radiological facility.
The Applicant's Declaration must be signed by the applicant, or by the parent or guardian.
A photograph of the applicant must be attached to the form, and confirmation of identification given by stamping the upper right corner of the photograph with the DMP stamp. This allows the radiographer to confirm that the chest x-ray taken is that of the intended applicant. The radiographer must certify that the x-ray was of the person whose photograph and signature are on the form.
A routine (PA) chest x-ray is required for all applicants aged 11 years or older. A chest x-ray is also required for children under 11 years of age if they have a personal history of tuberculosis, a history of close contact with a case of active tuberculosis, or are HIV-positive.
A chest x-ray is required for children under 11 years of age with congenital or acquired heart disease or serious lung disease, only if they are not excessive demand exempt.
A woman of reproductive age should be asked the date of her last menstrual period to assess whether or not she is pregnant. Should the possibility of pregnancy exist, and after appropriate counselling, the applicant should determine whether she wishes to undergo chest x-ray examination or to defer it. The decision is totally the applicant's and no recommendation should be made by the DMP.
If the applicant declines to undergo a chest x-ray on account of the pregnancy, then a chest x-ray should be obtained and submitted after delivery, even though this will delay the IMA process. If the applicant elects to undergo an x-ray examination, abdominal shielding must be used.
A radiologist must assess the chest x-ray for both general radiologic findings and specific findings related to tuberculosis. The radiologist must complete subsections 3, 4 and 5 of the Chest X-ray Report, providing amplifying comments when indicated. DMPs and radiologists should understand that for Canadian immigration purposes, lesions which could represent inactive tuberculosis are of particular interest, even if they are of minimal current clinical relevance