Client Portal
+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445
  • Forums
  • Moving to Canada from the U.S.
  • Temporary Residence in Canada (Work, Study, Visit)

reapplying for pgwp for medical exam

M

Manisha7

Member
Aug 25, 2022
13
0
Hello,
Manisha this side.
I received my pgwp last month (June 2024). Now if I want to get a job in health services I need to have a medical exam, which I didn't apply for in my pgwp. nowmy question is, if I want to take a medical exam in Surrey BC, do I need to apply for a work permit again? if not what is the procedure?
 
N

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
43,517
9,147
Manisha7 said:
Hello,
Manisha this side.
I received my pgwp last month (June 2024). Now if I want to get a job in health services I need to have a medical exam, which I didn't apply for in my pgwp. nowmy question is, if I want to take a medical exam in Surrey BC, do I need to apply for a work permit again? if not what is the procedure?
Click to expand...
You need to get an approved medical and then apply to amend your study permit. It can take months as I believe it is a paper-only application so it is not online.
 
M

Manisha7

Member
Aug 25, 2022
13
0
Thanku for reply,
As u mentioned, first I need to get medical exam done, then reapply for the work permit?
Did I understand it right?
 
N

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
43,517
9,147
Manisha7 said:
Thanku for reply,
As u mentioned, first I need to get medical exam done, then reapply for the work permit?
Did I understand it right?
Click to expand...
No. You get medical and then apply to change the conditions on your work permit. You do not apply for a new PGWP. You apply through paper application and mail it in.
 
M

Manisha7

Member
Aug 25, 2022
13
0
Okay understood that. But as stated in Canada govt. official website:
We’ve put in place a temporary public policy for immigration medical exams (IMEs) until October 6, 2024.

If you completed an IME within 5 years of submitting your new application, include the IME number (or the unique medical identifier number) from your previous exam in your current application.

You may be exempt from completing another IME if you meet all of these conditions:

  • You applied, or are applying, for either permanent residence or temporary residence.
  • You already live in Canada.
  • You completed your previous IME in the last 5 years.
  • Your previous IME indicated a low risk or no risk to public health or public safety.
I have done my IME before coming to Canada in 2022, and now I'm living in Canada.
If I apply for work visa, does it allow me to work in health services without any medical exam?
 
N

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
43,517
9,147
Manisha7 said:
Okay understood that. But as stated in Canada govt. official website:
We’ve put in place a temporary public policy for immigration medical exams (IMEs) until October 6, 2024.

If you completed an IME within 5 years of submitting your new application, include the IME number (or the unique medical identifier number) from your previous exam in your current application.

You may be exempt from completing another IME if you meet all of these conditions:

  • You applied, or are applying, for either permanent residence or temporary residence.
  • You already live in Canada.
  • You completed your previous IME in the last 5 years.
  • Your previous IME indicated a low risk or no risk to public health or public safety.
I have done my IME before coming to Canada in 2022, and now I'm living in Canada.
If I apply for work visa, does it allow me to work in health services without any medical exam?
Click to expand...
Does your PGWP state you can work in health care settings or not? You are not applying for a new visa because you have a PGWP.
 
M

Manisha7

Member
Aug 25, 2022
13
0
These are the conditions on my pgwp:
1. MUST LEAVE CANADA BY 2027/05/13
2. UNLESS AUTHORIZED, PROHIBITED FROM ATTENDING ANY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, OR TAKING ANY ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING COURSE.
3. NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT IN BUSINESSES RELATED TO THE SEX TRADE SUCH AS STRIP CLUBS, MASSAGE PARLOURS OR ESCORT SERVICES.
 
N

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
43,517
9,147
Manisha7 said:
These are the conditions on my pgwp:
1. MUST LEAVE CANADA BY 2027/05/13
2. UNLESS AUTHORIZED, PROHIBITED FROM ATTENDING ANY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, OR TAKING ANY ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING COURSE.
3. NOT VALID FOR EMPLOYMENT IN BUSINESSES RELATED TO THE SEX TRADE SUCH AS STRIP CLUBS, MASSAGE PARLOURS OR ESCORT SERVICES.
Click to expand...
There is nothing that says you cannot work in healthcare setting.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.