Do I need the Medical Surveillance for PR Card?

[winnertocanada]

Dear Moderator.

We received our landing visa and i got my medical surveillance form as well. We will be landing in August and will be staying only for three weeks, is it possible to do the medical surveillance after 2 years? What should i need to do? Is this medical surveillance a requirement for me to have my PR card?
Your reply is highly appreciated.

[Sarfaraz]

Hello,
Though your message is quite old but I am in the same situation now. I got my landing visa today and a letter saying that I need go through the Medical surveillance code 2.02 .It also says the office will provide you with separate surveillance form to accompany your visa , not sure what this means? I haven’t got any form yet .

I had TB in the past but cured in 2012. Will I get the PR card? or will there be any delay in getting the same?

I may fly to canada in a month or two . should I get myself checked again just to be sure again? Please advise.
thanks
Sarfaraz

Hello,

Thanks for sharing your situation and question with us.

We have received some information from one of our researchers.

Medical surveillance means that public health authorities will monitor the condition of an applicant after arrival in Canada (R32). Surveillance is required for applicants who have diseases of public health significance. Currently, these conditions include inactive tuberculosis and treated syphilis.

In order for the public health authorities to initiate the surveillance process, they must know who requires surveillance, for what medical condition surveillance is required, and how to contact the client in Canada.

A Medical Surveillance Undertaking form IMM 0535B is used to notify the public health authorities that a client has entered Canada and requires medical surveillance.

You said that you already received the Undertaking, you should also receive a handout, with information about the next steps that you should take after arriving in Canada.

Usually, the handout is given at the port-of-entry.

For information on what to expect after you arrive in Canada regarding the medical surveillance procedure, please check Appendix B (page 13) at the end of the following document which can be found at the link below.

You will have to identify which illness was noted on your Undertaking and then read the procedure corresponding to that illness. For example, if the illness identified to be of concern is Tuberculosis, read the section dealing with that illness. Phone numbers are also listed for each province.

For example, when you call the number for Ontario (1-888-608-6880) you will be asked in which city you live. The operator will then give you the number for the health authority in the city you indicate (for Toronto, it is 416 392 7401).

You can find some of this and additional information in this OP 15 Medical Procedures manual.

To clarify, you received your permanent resident visa. This does not mean that you are a permanent resident yet. When you come to Canada, the port-of–entry officer will have to be satisfied that you still meet all the required conditions for permanent residence. If the office is satisfied that you meet those conditions, you will receive permanent resident status. At the same time, to answer your question, medical surveillance does not mean that you will not receive permanent resident status because you are under medical surveillance. Medical surveillance is a follow-up procedure. So, if you otherwise meet the other conditions for residence, you should receive permanent resident status and a PR card will be mailed to you. You do not have to apply to receive a PR card.

When you receive the handout at the port-of-entry, follow the instructions in the handout. You will still have to notify the health authority in your city that you only intend to stay three weeks and they will inform you what to do further, if anything.

Please contact a lawyer or a legal clinic for advice on your particular situation.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org

[SettlementOrgMod]

Hello,

Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.

According to the information provided above by one of our researchers, medical surveillance is a follow-up procedure. So, if you otherwise meet the other conditions for residence, you should receive permanent resident status and a PR card will be mailed to you. You do not have to apply to receive a PR card.

I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.

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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org

[samjen]

I have just got the CPR for my family and myself. I plan to do my landing in the month of June as I get leave from work only 2 weeks ( I will wrap up and leave for good only in a years time)

However on checking my CPR I realised there is a medical surveillance code 2.02 on it.

I did have to repeat my medicals ( since I have a patch on my lung since childhood) and all was clear. I am now worried if I will be able to complete all my formalities within the 2 week time span …in order to get my PR card.

Would appreciate if anyone of you could help throw some light on this.