Medical surveillance notice & medical surveillance undertaking

[zeguy993]

Hi Everyone,
I am already in Canada but applied for a work permit for outside Canada. I had a scar in my X-ray which I'd done a medical follow-up previously when I arrived with Provincial Health Authority. Now I applied for work permit and passed medical but they sent me a medical surveillance undertaking (normal and acceptable because of previous condition) and a medical surveillance notice.

What does the medical surveillance notice imply? Is this a sign it has been approved?
It's been 2 weeks now since I received.
I applied only, and I'd like folks with similar experiences like myself to share them with me, as I don't know how much longer I have to wait.

PS. I know what a medical surveillance undertaking is, I'd done it before when I first arrived Canada.

 

[prasad003]

Hi Everyone,
I am already in Canada but applied for a work permit for outside Canada. I had a scar in my X-ray which I'd done a medical follow-up previously when I arrived with Provincial Health Authority. Now I applied for work permit and passed medical but they sent me a medical surveillance undertaking (normal and acceptable because of previous condition) and a medical surveillance notice.

What does the medical surveillance notice imply? Is this a sign it has been approved?
It's been 2 weeks now since I received.
I applied only, and I'd like folks with similar experiences like myself to share them with me, as I don't know how much longer I have to wait.

PS. I know what a medical surveillance undertaking is, I'd done it before when I first arrived Canada.

hi zeguy i got medical surveillance too which i have to complete when come to canada can you tell me about your experience when you took your medical surveillance when you arrive canada

 

[zeguy993]

hi zeguy i got medical surveillance too which i have to complete when come to canada can you tell me about your experience when you took your medical surveillance when you arrive canada

Hi prasad003 it was fairly straightforward. I was given a form by an immigration officer at the port of entry when I first arrived. It had instructions on how to contact the Provincial Medical facilities with every detail you'll need. It's important you contact them, and they'll send you mail by post to the Canadian address you'll provide. Once you start your treatment and complete it (it took me about 8 months; from when I first contacted them, to my first appointment and providing samples and taking treatment and taking last final exams before being cleared), make sure you have them notify immigration. In my case I have a TB scar which NEVER HEALS, so it'll still appear in subsequent medical exams. My second application for a work permit, they confirmed I had complied and would only be contacted by provincial medical facility IF NEEDED. AND THAT I HAVE NOTHING OR NO ACTION TO DO.
Hope I answered your question on congrats on your new journey. You'll love it here.

 

[prasad003]

Hi prasad003 it was fairly straightforward. I was given a form by an immigration officer at the port of entry when I first arrived. It had instructions on how to contact the Provincial Medical facilities with every detail you'll need. It's important you contact them, and they'll send you mail by post to the Canadian address you'll provide. Once you start your treatment and complete it (it took me about 8 months; from when I first contacted them, to my first appointment and providing samples and taking treatment and taking last final exams before being cleared), make sure you have them notify immigration. In my case I have a TB scar which NEVER HEALS, so it'll still appear in subsequent medical exams. My second application for a work permit, they confirmed I had complied and would only be contacted by provincial medical facility IF NEEDED. AND THAT I HAVE NOTHING OR NO ACTION TO DO.
Hope I answered your question on congrats on your new journey. You'll love it here.

Thank you so much zeguy993 for the detailed information i want to know how much money you spend on this whole process and i got visa of 7 month so can i extent my visa if my medical condition take 8 months

 

[zeguy993]

Thank you so much zeguy993 for the detailed information i want to know how much money you spend on this whole process and i got visa of 7 month so can i extent my visa if my medical condition take 8 months

You don't spend a $, I spent nothing, Your process can take less than 8 months, depends if you get appointment dates that are really close.
You can mention it to the nurses/doctors that you have 7month long visa and would like to finish the process before it expires.
I'll recommend you sign up for MSP immediately or a couple of days after landing. Once you get MSP, it covers costs like X-Ray scan (in my case) and you don't get to pay.
Please note that my MSP finally came through after 3 months. They'll also ask for that at the medical facility. From my experience, after I contacted them, it took like 2-3 months to get my first appointment. If you applied for MSP immediately, it'll be ready before your first appointment date.
Note that there's gonna be an added cost on MSP for international students, 75$/Month as of Jan 1st 2020.
Please check official website for detail info, I can only share my experiences but it's not an official point of reference.

 

[prasad003]

You don't spend a $, I spent nothing, Your process can take less than 8 months, depends if you get appointment dates that are really close.
You can mention it to the nurses/doctors that you have 7month long visa and would like to finish the process before it expires.
I'll recommend you sign up for MSP immediately or a couple of days after landing. Once you get MSP, it covers costs like X-Ray scan (in my case) and you don't get to pay.
Please note that my MSP finally came through after 3 months. They'll also ask for that at the medical facility. From my experience, after I contacted them, it took like 2-3 months to get my first appointment. If you applied for MSP immediately, it'll be ready before your first appointment date.
Note that there's gonna be an added cost on MSP for international students, 75$/Month as of Jan 1st 2020.
Please check official website for detail info, I can only share my experiences but it's not an official point of reference.

Thanks you so much again zeguy993 for the information but i have medical insurance which is included in my college fees so do i have to take MSP AND IN ADVANCE again

 

[Jag47]

Hi prasad003 it was fairly straightforward. I was given a form by an immigration officer at the port of entry when I first arrived. It had instructions on how to contact the Provincial Medical facilities with every detail you'll need. It's important you contact them, and they'll send you mail by post to the Canadian address you'll provide. Once you start your treatment and complete it (it took me about 8 months; from when I first contacted them, to my first appointment and providing samples and taking treatment and taking last final exams before being cleared), make sure you have them notify immigration. In my case I have a TB scar which NEVER HEALS, so it'll still appear in subsequent medical exams. My second application for a work permit, they confirmed I had complied and would only be contacted by provincial medical facility IF NEEDED. AND THAT I HAVE NOTHING OR NO ACTION TO DO.
Hope I answered your question on congrats on your new journey. You'll love it here.

Hello brother are you PR now? My situation is also like yours. Can you tell me please will i also get work permit and job (with or without medical exam ). I believe most of the employers will not hire me because of medical issue. Im so scared now . And planning to quit this dream.

 

[vanessajoy]

Hi prasad003 it was fairly straightforward. I was given a form by an immigration officer at the port of entry when I first arrived. It had instructions on how to contact the Provincial Medical facilities with every detail you'll need. It's important you contact them, and they'll send you mail by post to the Canadian address you'll provide. Once you start your treatment and complete it (it took me about 8 months; from when I first contacted them, to my first appointment and providing samples and taking treatment and taking last final exams before being cleared), make sure you have them notify immigration. In my case I have a TB scar which NEVER HEALS, so it'll still appear in subsequent medical exams. My second application for a work permit, they confirmed I had complied and would only be contacted by provincial medical facility IF NEEDED. AND THAT I HAVE NOTHING OR NO ACTION TO DO.
Hope I answered your question on congrats on your new journey. You'll love it here.

i arrive today here in canada, my work permit stated must report for medical observation and/or treatment within 30days. IO didnt say anything about it, no forms or what. what should i do?

 

[canuck78]

i arrive today here in canada, my work permit stated must report for medical observation and/or treatment within 30days. IO didnt say anything about it, no forms or what. what should i do?

Call the public health clinic in your area.

 

[Gursimar456]

Hello, I got an email today which looks like this:
The results of your immigration medical examination (IME) indicate that you require medical surveillance by the provincial/territorial public health authority, as you may have or be at risk of developing a medical condition considered to be one of public health significance in Canada. A follow-up referred to as medical surveillance is required. Please visit the following link if you require further information or clarification:https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/medical-police/medical-exams/medical-surveillance.html#find-out





Please see below for information that may be applicable to you and emailIRCC.MHBSurveillance-SurveillanceDGMS.IRCC@cic.gc.ca for questions/concerns.

• If you are a client living in ONTARIO, we ask that at this stage you self-report to your local public health unit/clinic.
• Use the following PHU locator link below in order to self report to the public health unit/clinic in the region in which you are residing (PHU Locator ).

• If you are a client living in any other Province or Territory, please do not self-report to your local public health unit/clinic. They will contact you.
• Continue to update us if you have any changes to your address or contact information.

Currently I am residing in Nova Scotia and have already applied in AIP federal right now. I am so concerned since I have to wait for them to contact me. I am waiting for my AOR but thinking if thid will delay my PR process or not.

If someone is facing the same thing or has been through the same. Please Please Let me know. I am very scared and have no health symptoms at all.

Thank you