Originally Posted by bicster (Post 11029509)

Guys,

I have my PR medical exam on Friday - is there anything I should be concerned about? What do they do? What are they looking for? How long does it take? Do they check OHIP records?

Also, the Dr wants me to pay cash (and that was the same with the three I spoke to). Is this normal??

Thanks,

Bic

Originally Posted by bicster (Post 11043374)

Thanks for the info guys, very helpful.

I had the medical on Friday and everything looked to be in order (pending the results of my x-ray and blood tests!).

So, how long do we think I'll need to wait before being granted PR now?

Bic

Originally Posted by bicster (Post 11029509)

Guys,

Also, the Dr wants me to pay cash (and that was the same with the three I spoke to). Is this normal??

Thanks,

Bic

Originally Posted by orly (Post 11043461)

Have you already applied?

I thought most medicals had to be done in advance of the application.

Originally Posted by bicster (Post 11043712)

Sure, the Canadian Experience class.

I believe this was a new category of application which opened Jan 1st 2013 so my legal team felt that this would be the quickest route to PR.

Thanks,

Bic

Originally Posted by Winterfresh (Post 11043889)

Actually, do you know at what stage you can apply for a bridging permit?

Originally Posted by PMM (Post 11043897)

Hi





To be eligible for a bridging WP, the following parameters must be met:

The foreign national is currently in Canada;
They have valid status on a WP that is due to expire within 4 months;
They are the principal applicant on an application for permanent residence under the FSWP, the CEC, the PNP or the FSTP;
They have received a positive eligibility assessment on their PR application under one of the Economic Class programs above; and
They have made application for an open WP.

Please note the following foreign nationals do not qualify for a bridging work permit:

Foreign nationals in Canada under section 186 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (work permit exempt) situations.
Foreign nationals who have let their status expire and must apply for restoration in order to return to temporary resident status.
Foreign nationals whose work permits are valid for longer than four months and/or already have a new LMO that can be used as the basis for new work permit application
Foreign nationals applying for a bridging work permit at the port of entry.
Spouse and dependents of the principal permanent resident applicant.

Originally Posted by Winterfresh (Post 11043941)

Thanks, that's really helpful. We live in Canada. My husband is the main applicant; he had an LMO attached to his job but unfortunately was let go a couple of weeks back. This seems like he could apply for an open work permit as soon as we (hopefully) receive confirmation that our CEC application is going to be processed then?