Medical Question

[Decoy24601]

I'm currently in Canada visiting my husband (the sponsor). I just called to schedule my medical exam and the receptionist said to bring any documentation I have from the government that says a medical is required. Since I'm submitting an upfront medical and applying outland, I don't need this and I haven't been given any documentation. I told her that I was applying outland and asked if that made any difference, and she says it doesn't. Does anyone have experience with this? I'm assuming she worded it poorly and she meant to bring any documentation if I have it, rather than it being a requirement.

 

[julies879]

This is interesting. I scheduled a medical exam when I am up visiting as well. I'm curious to know what they were referring to. Hopefully someone can help us!

 

[Decoy24601]

This is interesting. I scheduled a medical exam when I am up visiting as well. I'm curious to know what they were referring to. Hopefully someone can help us!

I think with inland applications if you don't do the medical upfront then the CIC sends you a medical request. I think this is what she is referring too, but at the same time she said it wouldn't matter if I am applying outland. I think it's just poor wording and she meant that if I have it to bring it. I'll ask them when I go to the appointment. I hope I can get someone who has experience with this to shed some light on the situation so I'm not stuck worrying until then .

 

[ImABule]

I'm currently in Canada visiting my husband (the sponsor). I just called to schedule my medical exam and the receptionist said to bring any documentation I have from the government that says a medical is required. Since I'm submitting an upfront medical and applying outland, I don't need this and I haven't been given any documentation. I told her that I was applying outland and asked if that made any difference, and she says it doesn't. Does anyone have experience with this? I'm assuming she worded it poorly and she meant to bring any documentation if I have it, rather than it being a requirement.

I would simply bring the document checklist that states it's required, with your passport and your UCI if you have one if I was you.

My wife isn't American but they told her the same thing, to bring the documentation she has from CIC to which she explained that she didn't have any documentation. She just showed up with her passport, UCI and the checklist and had her medical done. They also will want you to bring any medication you are taking with you.

 

[Decoy24601]

I would simply bring the document checklist that states it's required, with your passport and your UCI if you have one if I was you.

My wife isn't American but they told her the same thing, to bring the documentation she has from CIC to which she explained that she didn't have any documentation. She just showed up with her passport, UCI and the checklist and had her medical done.

Thank you, I'll just bring a copy of the checklist and explain that I don't have any documentation since I'm applying with an upfront medical (and my passport, of course).

 

[ImABule]

Thank you, I'll just bring a copy of the checklist and explain that I don't have any documentation since I'm applying with an upfront medical (and my passport, of course).

Don't forget to bring any medications you may be taking with you as well. It seems that you quoted me before I edited my post to include that..

Good luck!

 

[Decoy24601]

Don't forget to bring any medications you may be taking with you as well. It seems that you quoted me before I edited my post to include that..

Good luck!

They'll ask for this? It won't be a problem, but I'm curious. I expected them to ask what medications I'm taking, but I haven't heard that you have to bring the medications themselves before.

 

[ImABule]

They'll ask for this? It won't be a problem, but I'm curious. I expected them to ask what medications I'm taking, but I haven't heard that you have to bring the medications themselves before.

They asked my wife to bring any medications she was taking with her.. This was in Jakarta though. Not sure if it was just something that specific hospital required or if its something panel physicians everywhere want.

 

[Aquakitty]

I'm currently in Canada visiting my husband (the sponsor). I just called to schedule my medical exam and the receptionist said to bring any documentation I have from the government that says a medical is required. Since I'm submitting an upfront medical and applying outland, I don't need this and I haven't been given any documentation. I told her that I was applying outland and asked if that made any difference, and she says it doesn't. Does anyone have experience with this? I'm assuming she worded it poorly and she meant to bring any documentation if I have it, rather than it being a requirement.

Is the doctor you are going to part of the e-medical system? Because aside from your ID I don't know what documentation they would be talking about. Probably just a new receptionist, or maybe they were talking about the IMM 1017E request form. There is nothing needed with e-medical as they do it all for you and give you the printout form at the end.

You DO need to bring your ID, eyeglasses or contacts (if you need them), and any other medical information such as prescriptions and medical tests (if you have a condition).

 

[Decoy24601]

Is the doctor you are going to part of the e-medical system? Because aside from your ID I don't know what documentation they would be talking about. Probably just a new receptionist, or maybe they were talking about the IMM 1017E request form. There is nothing needed with e-medical as they do it all for you and give you the printout form at the end.

You DO need to bring your ID, eyeglasses or contacts (if you need them), and any other medical information such as prescriptions and medical tests (if you have a condition).

I'm assuming that they are part of the e-medical system, since the receptionist specifically stated that I don't need to bring any photos, which I know is a requirement if the doctor's office isn't part of the system. I'm guessing she's just new like you said or something. She did tell me that I need my passport and eyeglasses. I have asthma and allergies, but haven't had any tests done since I was an infant (for the asthma) and I haven't been officially tested for allergies. Would they still expect me to have proof of medical tests?

 

[Aquakitty]

I'm assuming that they are part of the e-medical system, since the receptionist specifically stated that I don't need to bring any photos, which I know is a requirement if the doctor's office isn't part of the system. I'm guessing she's just new like you said or something. She did tell me that I need my passport and eyeglasses. I have asthma and allergies, but haven't had any tests done since I was an infant (for the asthma) and I haven't been officially tested for allergies. Would they still expect me to have proof of medical tests?

No, I think that sort of thing is just for more complex conditions, those are common conditions that don't require any special knowledge for the doctor.

 

[Alurra71]

You need to make clear to the receptionist that you are doing an Upfront Medical as required for Spousal Sponsorship. You do not need any forms or anything stating that it is needed. They never listen, they only hear "Immigration medical" and then just fly with the most common information.

As far as actually bringing your medications or only providing a list of what you take, I think it is up to each individual doctor. I didn't need to bring anything with me other than my money and my passport.

 

[Decoy24601]

Alright, I'll make sure to bring it up when I go in that it's an upfront medical.

Thanks for the help.