Medical is about to Expire, now what???

[Kaycee1]

I'm not sure ours is even in process yet, so we redid it, when they check for the medical results, they will now be valid until the end of April 2012, instead of expiring in May 2011, so I hope that will save us some time. Maybe once its already in process its better to wait, I don't know, but I think for us this was the best choice.

[rjessome]

It's my understanding that when someone needs to REDO the medical that it's possible a different set of forms are sent than the ones that were used initially at the beginning of the application process... I know of someone that went ahead and re-did the medicals (paying all that money) and then had to do them AGAIN because they had to use these special redo medicals forms that were sent a couple of months later.

I would challenge whoever told you this.  The PR medical is the SAME.  The form does not make the difference, the RESULT does.  And if the visa office insisted, I would challenge THEM as the VO or clerk requesting didn't know what they were doing.

[rjessome]

Tink23 is right...
My first medical was april 25,2010 and expired april 2011...
wait for CEM to contact and send you the request to redo ur med..
They will send you different papers or form with ur pictures attached..
Med office (REDO)will ask you the form that embassy sent you...
So better relax n wait for their instruction...

No, they are NOT right.  Look, the reasons a visa office will tell you to wait until they request the medical and send you a new form is:

1.  They have NOT made a decision on your file yet so they don't know if they want a new medical.  It's protocol.
2.  If they request a new medical they will put your picture and file number on the form that you give to the doctor.  If you do it without their request, you have to send them the new receipt and submit new photos with the medical.  It's just a new receipt number they have to look up.

[tink23]

Just saying, that's what happened to a friend through the Santo Domingo office. They re-did the medical on their own, then 2 months later had to do the medical again because the office wanted things done in their way. If you have the money and it's not a problem for you to have to redo the medical again (if they ask) then go for it and try to beat them to the punch. If you're trying to save every penny, it's probably better just to wait for them to advise you to get another medical.

[rjessome]

Just saying, that's what happened to a friend through the Santo Domingo office. They re-did the medical on their own, then 2 months later had to do the medical again because the office wanted things done in their way. If you have the money and it's not a problem for you to have to redo the medical again (if they ask) then go for it and try to beat them to the punch. If you're trying to save every penny, it's probably better just to wait for them to advise you to get another medical.

Either that office made a mistake or the applicant didn't get everything completed on the medical or didn't use a DMP.  I'm not saying it didn't happen, just that either the office requesting it was wrong or something was not done properly.  There is no need of this and it's unfortunate that your friend had to pay for it twice.

[MLVill]

No, they are NOT right.  Look, the reasons a visa office will tell you to wait until they request the medical and send you a new form is:

1.  They have NOT made a decision on your file yet so they don't know if they want a new medical.  It's protocol.
2.  If they request a new medical they will put your picture and file number on the form that you give to the doctor.  If you do it without their request, you have to send them the new receipt and submit new photos with the medical.  It's just a new receipt number they have to look up.

thats based on what happened on my side...
They still processing my papers not yet dm so they requested to redo my med with new medical form with my pic no specific med practitioner  written..(CEM sent)
definitely..same process as first medical 4pics,valid id and letter sent by cem...

[asiddiq]

Redoing medicals without Immigration mission's advice is not recommended, from my opinion.

Because, decision is not made yet on the case. If interview is required, then redoing medical from applicant's part is not of good use. It's difficult to figure out how long it will take to schedule for your interview.

Some missions, like Singapore, Islamabad, Srilanka and other Offices who takes longer processing time, normally schedule interview in 12 to 24 months. Therefore, redoing medical for these mission are not useful. Should wait for their instruction.

Sometimes, decision is not made even in 12 months based on individual's  case. So, medicals got expired. If VO decides for interview, they will not ask for another medical before interview. Positively, asking for redoing medicals without interview is a good sign. 

So, my suggestion to all is to wait for their instruction. I am agree with few members here that medical form and procedure is as same as it was done first time.  I am also agree that Updated / validated medical result could make Visa office process application faster. But it will help those who are confirmed by Visa mission that their case is finalized okay. Otherwise, how could u be so sure that you would not be called for interview?

Except sending updated supporting documents, applicant should not do anything in advance without mission's advice. Mission officers may not like it that way. They might treat your case with extra interest, means it will take more time.

Just relax. Instead of controlling from applicant's side, let it be on Mission's control. Let them work their way.

Cheers