Should I start now? Wedding is in September

[Fyara]

Is it a good idea to get my medical exam and police records etc done before my fiance files the sponsorship papers? We are getting married in September and we'd like to get a start on it if we can. Thanks!

[PMM]

Hi

Is it a good idea to get my medical exam and police records etc done before my fiance files the sponsorship papers? We are getting married in September and we'd like to get a start on it if we can. Thanks!

Too early, police certificate shouldn't be older than 3/6 months depending on the office and medical is only valid for a year.

PMM

[Fyara]

Does it have to be valid for the entire amount of time they may take to process my PR or only when they get it? I can wait until August. Is there anything else I should plan to take care of slightly in advance?

Thank you PMM

[PMM]

Hi

Does it have to be valid for the entire amount of time they may take to process my PR or only when they get it? I can wait until August. Is there anything else I should plan to take care of slightly in advance?

Thank you PMM

When they get it.  Just follow the instructions on the application really closely, don't leave any blanks, use N/A

PMM

[ThirstyDeer]

Things like the medical have a specific shelf-life as far as CIC is concerned.  For example, the medical exam results expire after either 6 months or 1 year after being done (I forget which).  After that expiration date, you have to get a new one (and pay the costs for it again), unless the IO decides to extend the results of the medical, which is completely their discretion.  That being said, the CIC package does state that it'll probably speed up the processing time if the medical is handed in with the application, as opposed to sending it in later, or when CIC asks for it.  Just don't take the medical months and months prior to handing it in, get it done just before you plan on sending in the package.

[Fyara]

Great! That is very helpful ThirstyDeer. I will plan to do them a month or so in advance.

[fairouzm]

for sponsoring your husband, you have to have the medical test done before hand.

Fairouz