When to do medical?

[changisme]

Hi, I am getting conflicting information about when medical and criminal background checks should be done. Some say that they should be done before and be included with the initial application. Others have said to do it after sending the application and receiving notice. I read on the guide, and it appears that you send the results after CIC sends a request.

Since the record expires, we want to do it as late as possible. Thanks!

 

[amikety]

It depends on which Visa Office you're using. If your VO's processing times averages around a year or less, do it with the application. For example, Ottawa is 13 months and you do the medicals before sending in the application to Ottawa. (Ottawa is fairly good about extending the medicals if needed.)

It is really your choice. Just know if you're using a VO that's fast and you dont include medicals, it can delay the application by 2-3 months.

 

[Line.a]

I believe they request it later on during the process of your application.
I didn't include my medicals in our inland spousal application, so I am just assuming they will notify me.

 

[chala]

As I understand the instructions in the guide an upfront medical is required to be sent with your application

 

[Iay]

If it is an OUTLAND app- YES, make sure you get your medicals done just when you're about ready to send the application because medicals have only 1 year validity. On the police clearance, make sure it is not more than 3 months old from the issue date when you submit your complete package to CPC-M.

If it is INLAND- I believe you don't need to do the medical upfront, and the VO will let you know when you need to do it.

 

[ekaterina1984]

I have been through similar situation. I phoned my panel physian to make an appoiment for passing the med exam and was informed that I should done it after I submit my application to the visa office. But the item 7(for specific country) Proof of medical examination is still included on the document checklist. si I guess the item 7 should be missed then on the document check list. I included the police certificate though .

 

[zardoz]

If the country specific checklist for an outland application requests it, you should do it unless there are medical reasons, such as pregnancy, where it can't be done. If the DMP doesn't know the rules, shame on them...

 

[ekaterina1984]

Medical exam requirements for permanent residents

You must pass a medical examination before coming to Canada. Your dependants must also pass a medical examination even if they are not coming with you.

Applications for permanent residence will not be accepted if that person's health:

is a danger to public health or safety; or
would cause excessive demand on health or social services in Canada.

Medical Examination Instructions
Instructions on how to take the medical examination will normally be sent to you after you submit your application to the visa office.

Validity
You can only use your examination results in your application for 12 months from when you had the examination. If you are not admitted to Canada as a permanent resident within this time, you will be required to undergo another examination.

Authorized Doctors
Your own doctor cannot do the medical examination. You must see a physician on Canada's list of

 

[amikety]

If the country specific checklist for an outland application requests it, you should do it unless there are medical reasons, such as pregnancy, where it can't be done. If the DMP doesn't know the rules, shame on them...

There are DMPs still demanding the Appendix A or no exam. I don't know about all the VOs but Ottawa got rid of Appendix A when it switched to e-medicals. So I tell them to find a different DMP.