Medicals for non accompanying child

[Harsha5877]

Please advice.

I just stumbled on this

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp

In the above link under medical examination, it mentions that this document has to be submitted for non-accompanying children too. My son is a Canadian citizen and he is listed in the application as a non-accompanying child. He is only 18 months.

Under the documents section, we have request for medical documents for both me and my wife but not under my son profile.

Is it necessary to get medicals done for my son?

Cheers

 

[jimso101]

Hi.

I got reponse from CIC regarding adding the child post ITA. Please check the following info,

"
Please ensure that all of you and your partner’s dependent children (including step-children and adopted children) are added to your application for Permanent Residence.

If your child is a Canadian citizen (by birth or through a Canadian parent), he or she does not need to be added to your application for Permanent Residence, you must however, provide our office with a copy of the child’s birth certificate.

For all children who are NOT Canadian citizens or have NOT obtained permanent residence status in Canada, you must complete each of the following steps in order to have them added to your existing application. They must be examined for compliance with admissibility requirements (medical, criminality and security).

The following is mandatory for accompanying AND non-accompanying children, unless otherwise stated.

1. Processing fee for each accompanying child If your child will be accompanying you to Canada at this time, a processing fee of $150 must be paid for their application. The payment of these fees must be made online:  Go to our Online Payment webpage.
 Read the instructions on each page, and click “Continue” to proceed.
 Select the “Immigration” link, followed by the category in which you applied for permanent residence
 Enter the number of fee payments (1) in the box beside the corresponding fee.
 Click “Submit”
 Proceed to pay your fees by selecting “Pay” and follow the instructions to pay with a credit card

2. Forms
 Updated Generic Application form for Canada IMM 0008
 Updated Additional Family Information form IMM 5406

3. Documents  Copy of your child’s birth certificate  Copy of your child’s valid passport* * Photo page only and, if applicable, amendment page(s)

4. A recent photograph of your child
The photograph must be taken accordingly to our specifications.

5. If your child is aged 18 or older: Police certificate We require a scanned copy of a police certificate for all countries where your child has lived for more than 6 months since the age of 18 years. Please ensure that they have obtained these certificates after their stay in these countries.

6. Medical certificate Your child will have to undergo a medical examination by an authorized CIC panel physician, whether or not they will be accompanying you to Canada. We will send you the appropriate forms upon receipt and review of the documents listed above.

"

Hopefully this helps

 

[Harsha5877]

Hi.

I got reponse from CIC regarding adding the child post ITA. Please check the following info,

"
Please ensure that all of you and your partner’s dependent children (including step-children and adopted children) are added to your application for Permanent Residence.

If your child is a Canadian citizen (by birth or through a Canadian parent), he or she does not need to be added to your application for Permanent Residence, you must however, provide our office with a copy of the child’s birth certificate.

For all children who are NOT Canadian citizens or have NOT obtained permanent residence status in Canada, you must complete each of the following steps in order to have them added to your existing application. They must be examined for compliance with admissibility requirements (medical, criminality and security).

The following is mandatory for accompanying AND non-accompanying children, unless otherwise stated.

1. Processing fee for each accompanying child If your child will be accompanying you to Canada at this time, a processing fee of $150 must be paid for their application. The payment of these fees must be made online:  Go to our Online Payment webpage.
 Read the instructions on each page, and click “Continue” to proceed.
 Select the “Immigration” link, followed by the category in which you applied for permanent residence
 Enter the number of fee payments (1) in the box beside the corresponding fee.
 Click “Submit”
 Proceed to pay your fees by selecting “Pay” and follow the instructions to pay with a credit card

2. Forms
 Updated Generic Application form for Canada IMM 0008
 Updated Additional Family Information form IMM 5406

3. Documents  Copy of your child’s birth certificate  Copy of your child’s valid passport* * Photo page only and, if applicable, amendment page(s)

4. A recent photograph of your child
The photograph must be taken accordingly to our specifications.

5. If your child is aged 18 or older: Police certificate We require a scanned copy of a police certificate for all countries where your child has lived for more than 6 months since the age of 18 years. Please ensure that they have obtained these certificates after their stay in these countries.

6. Medical certificate Your child will have to undergo a medical examination by an authorized CIC panel physician, whether or not they will be accompanying you to Canada. We will send you the appropriate forms upon receipt and review of the documents listed above.

"

Hopefully this helps

Thank you. I am not sure why they make it so complicated and difficult to interpret.

 

[Madhuri Mah]

Hi,

I am a single applicant (spouse and kid not accompanying) i have completed my medicals and in the process of collecting documents. (targeting appliaction next week) So does this mean both my spouse and kid also have to undergo medicals and have their PCC ready even though not accompanying?

Please clarify.

TIA

 

[Harsha5877]

Hi,

I am a single applicant (spouse and kid not accompanying) i have completed my medicals and in the process of collecting documents. (targeting appliaction next week) So does this mean both my spouse and kid also have to undergo medicals and have their PCC ready even though not accompanying?

Please clarify.

TIA

Based on the above information provided, I would say yes. Are you applying within Canada or outside Canada?

 

[Madhuri Mah]

Outside Canada..

 

[Harsha5877]

Outside Canada..

In this case, it is mandatory for your spouse and child to get the medicals done. I believe the reason behind this is at some point your spouse and child will come to Canada and should not be a drain on Canadian health system.

 

[Chisun]

Hi,
I am applying for study permit. My spouse and two kids aren't coming with me for now. My question is ''will they be needing to undergo medical exams?'' I have been searching for answers but it appear most comments are for those applying for PR. Anyone with concrete answer please help. Thanks

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi,
I am applying for study permit. My spouse and two kids aren't coming with me for now. My question is ''will they be needing to undergo medical exams?'' I have been searching for answers but it appear most comments are for those applying for PR. Anyone with concrete answer please help. Thanks

If they had to, that would be clearly stated.