Canadian medical for interview

[Nolabound 3]

Once an interview is scheduled - a medical can done at either of the authorized panel physicians correct? I'm trying to avoid having to stay in Montreal for a week when I can make a quick trip to Toronto to get it done and have it mailed and then fly to Montreal for my interview.

Anyone have advice or have done this themselves?

[Kitti 65]

any of the doctors on the list can be used, just make sure to give yourself enough days to get results back.

[Nolabound 3]

How long is the medical valid for before the interview date

any of the doctors on the list can be used, just make sure to give yourself enough days to get results back.

[Kitti 65]

the medical is usually valid for 6 months, that is tied into your visa. I booked mine in Montreal one week before my interview, and planned to pick up my results the day before my interview. Some of the doctors take 3 to 4 days for results. I wanted as much time on my visa as possible, but I got my interview notice a month ahead, not everyone does.It was also spring so hotels were more readily available.

[Nolabound 3]

My plan is once my interview is scheduled which will hopefully be soon as our case is complete that I can fly to Toronto for my medical - have it mailed back to me then go to Montreal for my visa interview with medical in hand.

the medical is usually valid for 6 months, that is tied into your visa. I booked mine in Montreal one week before my interview, and planned to pick up my results the day before my interview. Some of the doctors take 3 to 4 days for results. I wanted as much time on my visa as possible, but I got my interview notice a month ahead, not everyone does.It was also spring so hotels were more readily available.

[Kitti 65]

My plan is once my interview is scheduled which will hopefully be soon as our case is complete that I can fly to Toronto for my medical - have it mailed back to me then go to Montreal for my visa interview with medical in hand.

that sounds like a good plan.

[Nolabound 3]

You don't see that being any issue? I'm trying to avoid more vacation days to be taken and less time spent in hotels

that sounds like a good plan.

[NikLR 13,220]

It depends on how long it takes them to get it back to you. One doctor takes a few weeks and it's extra $$ for it to be mailed back.

Check with the panel physicians.

Also if you're flying to Toronto, check the flights with Montreal as well. You could fly to and from Montreal twice.

[Rob L 3,811]

I would recommend that any Immunizations that you don't have the documentation in hand , or is not current, that you go ahead an get those vaccines before your visit. There may not be enough time to get the proof of vaccines after the fact and turn it around for the interview.

[Nolabound 3]

I have my vaccines up to date and in hand I made sure to have that all done ?

I would recommend that any Immunizations that you don't have the documentation in hand , or is not current, that you go ahead an get those vaccines before your visit. There may not be enough time to get the proof of vaccines after the fact and turn it around for the interview.

[fellaamazing 72]

I just noticed that you live in furthest west Ontario as possible.

Why do you want to fly to Toronto? You can also fly to Surrey, BC and get Dr. Gulzar Cheema
7170 – 120th Street
Surrey, BC V3W 3M8

Dr. Cheema gives the results next day. You can pick that up yourself. Toronto ones takes sweet 2 weeks.

Edited July 20, 2015 by fellaamazing

[Nolabound 3]

The issue is with that is that: I can get a direct flight to toronto from Winnipeg manitoba. I can stay for free there. Whereas Surrey, I have at least one connection to British Columbia and then a drive from Vancouver to Surrey. PLUS the tickets are double the price then to fly to toronto.

Thank you for the suggestion, I had thought of that.

I just noticed that you live in furthest west Ontario as possible.

Why do you want to fly to Toronto? You can also fly to Surrey, BC and get Dr. Gulzar Cheema
7170 – 120th Street
Surrey, BC V3W 3M8

Dr. Cheema gives the results next day. You can pick that up yourself. Toronto ones takes sweet 2 weeks.