Does PGWP holders who didn't give IME in last 12 months needs to undergo one before submitting for Bridge Open Work Permit(BOWP)

[ravikumar390]

I have received a nomination letter from the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) through the Express Entry system. I have already applied for permanent residency (PR), but my work permit is set to expire in four months. Therefore, I would like to apply for a work permit to ensure continuity in my employment. I underwent a medical examination in July 2022, but now there is a question asking if I have had an Immigration Medical Examination (IME) within the past 12 months, which I have not. I am unsure of how to answer this question.

1. Should I undergo another IME before applying for a Bridging Open Work Permit (BOWP) or is it for foreign nationals who are outside of Canada?
2. I have applied PR under PNP through Express Entry and have received an AOR. Are Completeness Check and AOR both the same? On the website, they have mentioned I have to apply BOWP after the completeness check. Can I apply to BOWP using an AOR?

Thank you in advance.

According to the information provided, a medical exam is required before submitting the application for foreign nationals who

1. Intend to stay in Canada for more than six months and have resided in one or more designated countries or territories for more than six months within the past year, or
2. Plan to work in any of the following occupations:
   • Health sciences worker
   • Clinical laboratory worker
   • Patient attendant in nursing or geriatric homes
   • Medical student admitted to Canada for university attendance
   • Medical elective and physician on a short-term assignment
   • Teacher of primary or secondary schools or other teachers of young children
   • Domestic worker providing in-home care for children, the elderly, or the disabled
   • Day nursery worker