Spouse Open Work Permit Approved but Medical Request Confusion

[Matt the Aussie]

My understanding is that they are going to rely on just 1 medical, the one they do as part of the CEC. It doesn't make sense to ask someone at the OWP approved stage (which can be as early as the AOR date) to do a medical and then that medical might just expire before the final decision on CEC is made?

 

[DNEP]

Re: Spouse Open Work Permit Approved ..What is the meaning of validity???

Open Work permit Online which was approved as per the following message received in myCIC inbox (Feb-28-2013).

The confusion is does she need to do her Medical exam, since as per the letter dated (Mar-1-2013), the document has been issued and mailed to me.But then again letter Dated Feb 28th states "Immigration legislation requires that you and your accompanying family members if applicable,complete medical examinations", and the Feb 28th attachment included IMM1017 (Medical Report Form to be given to Doctor).

I read an old thread which talks about the permit being restricted till medical are done (w w w. canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t19942.0.html ). But my wife doesn't plan to work in any restricted occupation, so should I be doing these medical's ? Anyone else been in this situation before?


Feb-28-2013 10:14:09 AM ET
This letter refers to your application for Work Permit.
Your application has been approved and your new document will be sent to you separately.
You are authorized to remain in Canada under the conditions listed on the document(s). Please
read them carefully.

Immigration legislation requires that you and your accompanying family members if applicable,
complete medical examinations. The examination(s) must be conducted by one of the
panel physicians. To obtain a list of panel physician in your area please visit Citizenship and
Immigration Canada Internet web site at or contact your local Call Centre
at the number indicated below. It is your responsibility to contact one of these panel physicians
and make the necessary appointment. You must attach passport size photographs to the
medical forms PRIOR to your appointment. You must present all the forms attached to this
letter to the panel physician.

Mar-1-2013
Your application to remain in Canada as a temporary resident has been approved. A secure document has
been mailed to you at the address that you provided when you made your application. If you have not received
your secure document within six weeks, contact CIC.
Type: Permit - WP-EXT / Permis - PT-PROR Validity 2014/08/14 Document Number U5xxxxxxxx

HI Guys,

In this text,
"Mar-1-2013
Your application to remain in Canada as a temporary resident has been approved. A secure document has
been mailed to you at the address that you provided when you made your application. If you have not received
your secure document within six weeks, contact CIC.
Type: Permit - WP-EXT / Permis - PT-PROR Validity 2014/08/14 Document Number U5xxxxxxxx
[/quote]"

What is the meaning of Validity 2014/08/14? Does it mean, the work permit is valid up to that day?

I got the decision letter online on September 4 and it has validity of 2014/03/03? I am still waiting for the document that they mailed, but i am so curious now for how long my spouse's visa got extended and validity of her work permit. I have study permit till July 2016.
Please suggest!!!