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?

Originally Posted by beckiwoo (Post 11043852)

Sorry to hijack but I need a medical for IEC and this has miffed me as I want to pay by credit card (even if I have the 2.5 surcharge to pay) it's over £300 for me as it would be for everyone else.

Does the doc seriously want me to carry around that amount of cash around the streets of semi-central Birmingham??

Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 11044011)

If you want the medical done then you will have to comply with the requirements of the doctor for payment.

You could ask them if they have debit facilities or whether they would accept a cheque if you feel uncomfortable carrying cash around - otherwise, you could find a cashpoint near to the doctors office.

Thousands of people do this every year.

:)

Originally Posted by beckiwoo (Post 11044504)

It's still a load of rubbish in my opinion and I am someone that will usually challenge rules as this isn't to do with immigration this is just them being awkward but I'll try and give them a cheque

Why won't they accept cards or are they just trying to make even more money then they already do?

Originally Posted by witchileiz (Post 11044530)

We paid by CC in Manchester in Nov. Ours was for FSW, but they wanted payment by card or cash, but no cheques.

Originally Posted by beckiwoo (Post 11044563)

That's ok though. I'll have to call them when I arrange mine and find out.

It is such a pain as compared to other countries with their physicians list for medicals, Canada's list of approved doctors is very limited for England, Birmingham is my nearest.

Originally Posted by Zoe Bell (Post 11044763)

The US only has one for the entire country in London
And I think at one time New Zealand didn't have any in Scotland at all

Doctors have to go through a lot of hassle to register , maintain their registry and comply with all the paperwork standards. Basically no doctor is obliged to offer this service so they impose the conditions that they want to

Believe me paying by cash is the least of your hassles if you intend moving country :)

Originally Posted by beckiwoo (Post 11044504)

It's still a load of rubbish in my opinion and I am someone that will usually challenge rules as this isn't to do with immigration this is just them being awkward but I'll try and give them a cheque

Why won't they accept cards or are they just trying to make even more money then they already do?

Originally Posted by Siouxie (Post 11044935)

You are most welcome.

Originally Posted by beckiwoo (Post 11044970)

Excuse me??

Originally Posted by beckiwoo (Post 11050436)

I have booked my exam now for the end of January in Birmingham - still not sure on payment options but I do know the medical is £312 (medical, X-Ray, HIV blood tests), I also need to pay another £84 for a Hep B and Hep C blood test as I have a tattoo from 10 years ago (anyone with a tattoo or body piercings minus ears has to have this apparently). I am also planning to get an up-to-date list of my vaccine history from my GP as I have already had Hep B injections.

Seemed very polite but obviously I'm looking at an extra £100 now to budget from what I first thought.

Will update when I've had it done. As I'm guessing everyone would get a similar examination?!