Bainesy

Hi there,

I just got my ITA for Express Entry - Candian Experience Class. Wahoo!

I still have some things to upload, but just trying to be as well prepared as possible do I need my Medical before I can submit my profile?

Any tips for where to get a Medical in Vancouver, BC and if anyone has any advice?

Thanks!

DigitalGhost

IIRC (it has been over a year since I did it) you don't need your medical to submit an EE profile. You do need it to submit an application if you receive an ITA though. Some people are asked for medicals upfront like we were and others have them requested at a later date.

Are you applying under PNP or Experience Class? The process might be slightly different for you if you are.

Bainesy

I have my Invitation To Apply for Experience Class and have started filling out the rest of the info, haven't gotten to the medical section yet so was wondering If I should just book it now anyway.

Which section did you find out about the medical? (Might be tricky to remember 1 year on!)

DigitalGhost

For us it just came up on the ITA and we needed them to file the application. I'm 99% positive you won't need it to file an EoI though.

What's your CRS score? Medicals are expensive so there's no point in doing it until you know that you will receive an invitation.

EDIT: sorry I just realised you already have an ITA. Check which fields you need to complete before your application can be submitted.

You can probably book it now if you want to but keep in mind that your COPR will need to be activated by 1 year from the date of the medical. You're in Vancouver so that's unlikely to be a problem but still worth knowing I suppose.

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christmasoompa

Are you reading different posts to the rest of us?!? He's already got his ITA, under CEC - as per his initial post.

DigitalGhost

Yes it's late here, sorry. I think I was being a bit dozy.

christmasoompa

I was wondering if you'd had a couple of beers, it did make me laugh though.

Bainesy

Haha, I was trying to be polite without stating the obvious...as always I appreciate any advice from here

I haven't had time to look through all the sections so was wondering if I should just book the Medical asap before I read through, as I don't want to get close to the end of my 60 days (and depending on availability etc)

DigitalGhost

DigitalGhost

I wish I had but sadly it's a school night so I can't even claim that excuse.

Bainesy

Got it! That makes sense, I already found a place downtown for $315, feel that's about the average!

DigitalGhost

Yeah I had a brief look last night and the fees inside Canada actually seem quite reasonable. Far more reasonable than I expected at least anyway.

Good luck with your application.