Couldn't find the answer: to save time, can we already do a medical before the embassy tells us to get one? Or do we need to wait for special paper work to take with us? I know the medical expires after one year but I intend to apply for a temp work permit asap as the permanent one is taking too long (and I will need medical for both).
thanks.
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You cannot do medicals without forms sent by Canadian consulate. Immigration medical forms may be different than for the work permit. So make sure you understand.
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I would recommend you to wait until the CIC asks you for medical
couple of reasons
1) You will need the medical form sent by CIC..there are cases where I heard that you can go to the medicals and the medical center will provide you with a form over there
2) Your medicals will be valid for a period of 1 year..The date of expiration on the canadian visa is the date the medicals expire
say you got your medicals done today 11/13/2008 the the medicals will expire 11/12/2009 and for example the CIC took some time to process your application and approved it on 10/12/2008.. The visa they will provide you for landing will be valid until 11/12/2009..so you may have only 1 month to complete your landing process..
the dates i used are hypothetical and are just an example..
good luck
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