UPFRONT MEDICAL REPORT!!!!

[tarun kumar devgan]

Hello everyone,

Starting this new thread to discuss the benefit or losses of getting medical in advance?!?!?

Did anyone send his/her upfront medical report after getting AOR from Sydney NS???

Please share it might save us some time in processing time!

thanks

 

[Andy2109]

Not a good idea considering the risks attached.

1) You can never be 100% sure that your application will go through. If rejected, your medical exam (with associates fees) go for a toss.
2) Your medical exam is valid for 1 year and if your application processing stretches beyond one year (for want of additional info / interview or any other reason), you will have to redo medicals which again will result in your first exam and fees going in the drain.
3) Very rare chances but there is a probability that your MR records might not reach the exact destination (your file) with you doing it before the request from CIC - scope for confusion.

Last but not the least, eMedical has come in. It is really quick and no manual process, no postal delays.

 

[Anamadheya]

I Agree with Andy,

I have asked the same question to CIC through email and here is the snippet of the response

Good Day,

Thank you for your email.

It is not recommended to go for upfront medicals as it will not expedite the process of your application.

 

[CECFEB2013]

Not a good idea considering the risks attached.

1) You can never be 100% sure that your application will go through. If rejected, your medical exam (with associates fees) go for a toss.
2) Your medical exam is valid for 1 year and if your application processing stretches beyond one year (for want of additional info / interview or any other reason), you will have to redo medicals which again will result in your first exam and fees going in the drain.
3) Very rare chances but there is a probability that your MR records might not reach the exact destination (your file) with you doing it before the request from CIC - scope for confusion.

Last but not the least, eMedical has come in. It is really quick and no manual process, no postal delays.

I agree with Andy.

 

[jsm0085]

I actually disagree.

I agree in the sense that you are taking a chance, your application could be declined after all.

However, If you do a search on google re cic and e Medicals you should be able to locate a PDF issued by cic, that covers the procedure for emedicals along with the process for advanced Medicals.

Although cic will not have entered your data into the electronic system, the dr can do it for them if the Medicals are completed in advanced.

By looking at recent data on the trackitt spreadsheet, those who do advanced Medicals tend to get their ppr much sooner than those who don't! While it may not be hugely different, it can save over a month.

Good luck either way.

 

[yahoo7]

I actually disagree.

I agree in the sense that you are taking a chance, your application could be declined after all.

However, If you do a search on google re cic and e Medicals you should be able to locate a PDF issued by cic, that covers the procedure for emedicals along with the process for advanced Medicals.

Although cic will not have entered your data into the electronic system, the dr can do it for them if the Medicals are completed in advanced.

By looking at recent data on the trackitt spreadsheet, those who do advanced Medicals tend to get their ppr much sooner than those who don't! While it may not be hugely different, it can save over a month.

Good luck either way.

jsm0085, can you please share the link to the pdf and also site some users in trackiit which you were referring to?

 

[lrow]

Hi ,
It seems the Medical process has changed since Dec 2012.

When you finish your medicals(Xray and Blood Test). Did DMP gave you Client Biodata and Summary [IMM 1017B (12-2012)] to be sent to CIC Ottawa ?
If Yes then did you send any cover letter with the BioData form?

I am an October 2012 Applicant and applied from Toronto. I would greatly appreciate if you answer my question and help me better prepare for my medicals.

All the very best for your Process!

Regards,
lrow

 

[Andy2109]

I actually disagree.

I agree in the sense that you are taking a chance, your application could be declined after all.

However, If you do a search on google re cic and e Medicals you should be able to locate a PDF issued by cic, that covers the procedure for emedicals along with the process for advanced Medicals.

Although cic will not have entered your data into the electronic system, the dr can do it for them if the Medicals are completed in advanced.

By looking at recent data on the trackitt spreadsheet, those who do advanced Medicals tend to get their ppr much sooner than those who don't! While it may not be hugely different, it can save over a month.

Good luck either way.

Saving over a month of processing time is old story in the manual process. Definitely not worth the risk in the age of quick eMedicals.
For those who want to do it in advance, ALL THE BEST guys!

 

[jsm0085]

Saving over a month of processing time is old story in the manual process. Definitely not worth the risk in the age of quick eMedicals.
For those who want to do it in advance, ALL THE BEST guys!

It's not a risk - I'm going on a recent document written by cic, that discussed advanced Medicals with the emedical system.

 

[jsm0085]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/partner/pp/pdf/handbook-extract.pdf

Refer to upfront Medicals section.

 

[Andy2109]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/partner/pp/pdf/handbook-extract.pdf

Refer to upfront Medicals section.

Yes jsm0085. I appreciate what you have shared. But the risks (1) & (2) that I have listed above, still remain intact

 

[jsm0085]

Yes jsm0085. I appreciate what you have shared. But the risks (1) & (2) that I have listed above, still remain intact

What risks are you talking about? I'm slightly confused. If it wasn't possible, guidance wouldn't be issued regarding how to do it. Also, it definitely won't slow down the process, so I'm extremely confused by the comments.

 

[Andy2109]

What risks are you talking about? I'm slightly confused. If it wasn't possible, guidance wouldn't be issued regarding how to do it. Also, it definitely won't slow down the process, so I'm extremely confused by the comments.

Here you go.
1) You can never be 100% sure that your application will go through. If rejected, your medical exam (with associates fees) go for a toss.
2) Your medical exam is valid for 1 year and if your application processing stretches beyond one year (for want of additional info / interview or any other reason), you will have to redo medicals which again will result in your first exam and fees going in the drain.

In cases where there are 2-3 dependants with the applicant, the total cost of eMedicals could be $500+ (including X-Ray charges). In the manual process, advance medicals could have saved processing time but definitely not in the eMedical environment. So is it worth risking this money? Applicants are the best judge.

 

[Andy2109]

Folks,

Do note that the cost of eMedicals is slightly higher than the earlier manual one. Considering that the actual photographs are not required anymore (to be brought) in the new process, physicians are smartly bundling the cost into the total fees now.

 

[lrow]

Hi ,
It seems the Medical process has changed since Dec 2012.

When you finish your medicals(Xray and Blood Test). Did DMP gave you Client Biodata and Summary [IMM 1017B (12-2012)] to be sent to CIC Ottawa ?
If Yes then did you send any cover letter with the BioData form?

I am an October 2012 Applicant and applied from Toronto. I would greatly appreciate if you answer my question and help me better prepare for my medicals.

All the very best for your Process!

Regards,
lrow

Did DMP gave anybody Client Biodata and Summary [IMM 1017B (12-2012)] to be sent to CIC Ottawa ?