CEC - EARLY Medical Exam

[canada_pr_wanted]

Hi there,

I am planning to apply under CEC and OOPNP Streams, but i have a quick concern.

Can I get my medicals done before getting the ITA / AOR or do I need to get them first and have my medicals done (coz on some where I saw that in one of the forms the doctors fill for your exam they have to indicate the UCI (Unique Client Identification) or IME (Immigration Medical Exam Number) so is it possible to have the medicals done before)

Please advice.

 

[Asivad Anac]

Do not rush into doing upfront medicals. Under EE, it is important to have the medicals done as close as possible to the day of submission of application so that your Medical reports are viewed by the officer right upfront and hopefully approved immediately. Else the for process gets delayed unnecessarily on account of the Medicals languishing somewhere in the system.

 

[canada_pr_wanted]

Thanks for your reply Asivad,

So you want me to wait until I get the ITA ?

 

[Asivad Anac]

Thanks for your reply Asivad,

So you want me to wait until I get the ITA ?

Yes. That would be prudent.

 

[canada_pr_wanted]

Yes. That would be prudent.

I just got a reply from the panel physician stating that they can assign a file number since I dont already have one.

Can I go ahead and do the medicals, as I have very less time on my visa

 

[A-man]

I just got a reply from the panel physician stating that they can assign a file number since I dont already have one.

Can I go ahead and do the medicals, as I have very less time on my visa

Yes you can do your medicals before ITA. You only need to bring proper identification with you (Like a passport or driver's licence). The medical exam is valid for 12 months.

 

[canada_pr_wanted]

Hi Asivad I need your advice on this:

I spoke with the panel physician and they said they can assign me a File number since I don't have one , My visa exp time is short , so do you think I can go for Medicals ?

 

[Asivad Anac]

Hi Asivad I need your advice on this:

I spoke with the panel physician and they said they can assign me a File number since I don't have one , My visa exp time is short , so do you think I can go for Medicals ?

I would still recommend waiting for an ITA. Medicals has a shelf life of 1 year.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp