What is upfront medical ？

[quinton0121]

I call to a clinic and they dont know what is upfront medical ， i dont have medical request yet but that clinic said they can still do the exam for me as all they need is my uci and passport ， they are using e-medical system ， so can i do my exam with them ？please ！

 

[ragluf]

I call to a clinic and they dont know what is upfront medical ， i dont have medical request yet but that clinic said they can still do the exam for me as all they need is my uci and passport ， they are using e-medical system ， so can i do my exam with them ？please ！

Depends on what immigration class you fall under.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp

There are two ways you can have an immigration medical exam, depending on your immigration category

Wait for instructions once you have submitted your application

Instructions issued by CIC:
You will be instructed to go for a medical exam within 60 days of receiving the notice.

Instructions issued by Border Services Officer:
If you make a refugee claim at a port of entry, a Border Services Officer will instruct you to get a medical exam within 30 days.

Note: Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application being refused.

Undergo your exam before you submit your application (Only for certain Family Class applicants)
This is called an up front medical exam.

You can contact a panel physician directly to get your medical exam if you apply under one of the following categories:

Family Class: Spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner
Family Class: Dependent children of the sponsor or the sponsor's spouse, common-law partner or conjugal partner[/i]

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