When is the best time to do the medical exam?

[gaiou37]

I just submitted my EE profile last week (CRS 457) and will be taking TEF in 11 days. I also just submitted the request for Police Certificate to the FBI, which will take months for me to receive.

Should I try to schedule the medical exam now or wait until I get ITA?

Also, what is involved in the medical exam?

 

[DelPiero07]

My medical centre wouldn't do the medical exam without the letter of invitation, then again every medical centre is different. Up to you, just be careful with its validity.

They do: physical, blood test, urine test and X-rays.

Cheers and +1 me bro

 

[vc2ca]

I just submitted my EE profile last week (CRS 457) and will be taking TEF in 11 days. I also just submitted the request for Police Certificate to the FBI, which will take months for me to receive.

Should I try to schedule the medical exam now or wait until I get ITA?

Also, what is involved in the medical exam?

You should wait for your ITA. Refer to this link from CIC website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp

 

[gaiou37]

You should wait for your ITA. Refer to this link from CIC website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp

I saw this but it says you can also do it "up front", that's why it's a bit confusing!

 

[Que Em]

The best time to do the medical exam is once you get your ITA.

 

[wenfeizh]

The best time to do the medical exam is once you get your ITA.

second that...at least thats what I heard form others (and I did mine right after ITA)

 

[kryt0n]

My medical centre wouldn't do the medical exam without the letter of invitation, then again every medical centre is different. Up to you, just be careful with its validity.

They do: physical, blood test, urine test and X-rays.

Cheers and +1 me bro

Are the tests for health checks or drug tests :s Do I need to make sure I've had my vitamins for it? :S

 

[DelPiero07]

Are the tests for health checks or drug tests :s Do I need to make sure I've had my vitamins for it? :S

Not sure, my medical is next week

 

[gaiou37]

This should hopefully be clear enough for you:

"Do not complete any medical exam until you get an Invitation to Apply.

[...]

Note: The results of your exam are only valid for 12 months. When you submit your application for permanent residence, the results of your exam must be valid for at least 6 months. If we approve your application, but you do not come to Canada as a permanent resident during those 12 months, you may need to have another exam. For this reason, it is a good idea to complete the exam as close as possible to the date you submit your online application."

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-how.asp

Thank you, great info!!

 

[kryt0n]

Not sure, my medical is next week

Oh! Good luck with the probing