Medical Surveillance Undertaking document with PR

[james2014]

Hello Everyone,
I got my PR under CEC a few weeks back.

In 2008, I had syphilis which was treated right away, but even if it was treated, it would always show up on the blood work for many many years (that's how it is - which is very normal)

So, it showed up on my blood work during my medicals for my PR, but upon producing the document proof from 2008, my medicals were passed.

Now, with my PR document, I received another document that says "Medical Surveillance Undertaking document".

I am not sure what this document is, so when I was landing I asked the immigration officer, he gave me a Medical Surveillance handout that had a number for Public Health, he told me that I would have to call that number ASAP and tell them that I have landed, he told me that they will guide you on what is to be done.

Does anyone know what this is?

Has anyone been in this situation?

Please advice.

 

[MenicMonday]

You have to call that number, which is a Public Health Office.
They will schedule you for testing for certain periods then give you a Compliance Report.
You need to do this ASAP within X days upon landing.

 

[james2014]

You have to call that number, which is a Public Health Office.
They will schedule you for testing for certain periods then give you a Compliance Report.
You need to do this ASAP within X days upon landing.

Hello Menic,
Thank you for your message on the forum.

Is the medical surveillance undertaking anything to worry about?

I mean, should I be worried about my PR (which I already have)

Could you kindly give me more information please. I am worried.

 

[MenicMonday]

You need to comply with it.
I guess if they're not satisfied that you are "healthy" then who knows what will happen. If you are cured as you say then why worry.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Is the medical surveillance undertaking anything to worry about?

I mean, should I be worried about my PR (which I already have)

Could you kindly give me more information please. I am worried.

You do not need to worry about your PR status.

Syphilis is a communicable disease that is considered a public health risk; as such, a condition of your PR is being monitored by the Public Health Office. Just call them and they will explain the process to you.

 

[zardoz]

If you fail to comply with the medical surveillance, it's grounds for being reported, with the potential loss of your PR status. So, don't ignore the process.

 

[james2014]

You need to comply with it.
I guess if they're not satisfied that you are "healthy" then who knows what will happen. If you are cured as you say then why worry.

True, Thank you Menik

 

[james2014]

You do not need to worry about your PR status.

Syphilis is a communicable disease that is considered a public health risk; as such, a condition of your PR is being monitored by the Public Health Office. Just call them and they will explain the process to you.

Thank you Canuk. I will call them and find out!