My Medical Experience

[chris11xb 0]

Bauser, I noticed they gave you an Xray. Did they say anything about the new TB skin test?

I had my medical in September, so I had the Xray as well. No skin test.

I'm just curious if anyone going for their medical in recent weeks has had the TB skin test instead of the Xray, since USCIS is now switching over the requirements for the AOS phase. But it seems Canadians are continuing to have the Xray, so if that's what they want, so be it. I'm sure they're still sorting out what and how they are changing things.

Lori (and Chris)

[bauser 0]

Bauser, I noticed they gave you an Xray. Did they say anything about the new TB skin test? ... I'm just curious if anyone going for their medical in recent weeks has had the TB skin test instead of the Xray, since USCIS is now switching over the requirements for the AOS phase. But it seems Canadians are continuing to have the Xray, so if that's what they want, so be it. I'm sure they're still sorting out what and how they are changing things.

Lori (and Chris)

They didn't mention a new TB skin test. If it does replace the x-ray one day, hopefully the medical goes faster for subsequent applicants... the x-ray requires too much waiting and the film is huge (no way it's fitting in the file folder I'm using for my interview documents).

[k34 0]

Thanks for the review! I just booked mine for the end of February, since I will be in Toronto that week for a conference anyway.

My one question: on the phone I was told to bring $275 cash... is this just so that I have enough to cover everything in case I need vaccinations (planning to get them in advance though)?

[SapphireDreams 71]

Thanks for the review! I just booked mine for the end of February, since I will be in Toronto that week for a conference anyway.

My one question: on the phone I was told to bring $275 cash... is this just so that I have enough to cover everything in case I need vaccinations (planning to get them in advance though)?

I have no idea, she told me $185 cash.

I have my medical on Monday. I'm really really not looking forward to it. Firstly because it's so early and second because it seems like a lot of waiting.

[bauser 0]

My one question: on the phone I was told to bring $275 cash... is this just so that I have enough to cover everything in case I need vaccinations (planning to get them in advance though)?

That is so weird -- they must have just raised their prices! I only paid $185 and that is what their website said in the "Exam Costs" section. I just checked it and the price has jumped up to $275 and it is even reflected on the webpage. Who knows why it went up 90 dollars -- the only thing I can think of is that new TB skin test mentioned earlier in this thread. If you find out why the price went up, let us know.

[trailmix 77]

My one question: on the phone I was told to bring $275 cash... is this just so that I have enough to cover everything in case I need vaccinations (planning to get them in advance though)?

That is so weird -- they must have just raised their prices! I only paid $185 and that is what their website said in the "Exam Costs" section. I just checked it and the price has jumped up to $275 and it is even reflected on the webpage. Who knows why it went up 90 dollars -- the only thing I can think of is that new TB skin test mentioned earlier in this thread. If you find out why the price went up, let us know.

Or could it be because there are now only 4 panel physicians in the country (as of October) - so they can now rip people off (more)?

[SapphireDreams 71]

My one question: on the phone I was told to bring $275 cash... is this just so that I have enough to cover everything in case I need vaccinations (planning to get them in advance though)?

That is so weird -- they must have just raised their prices! I only paid $185 and that is what their website said in the "Exam Costs" section. I just checked it and the price has jumped up to $275 and it is even reflected on the webpage. Who knows why it went up 90 dollars -- the only thing I can think of is that new TB skin test mentioned earlier in this thread. If you find out why the price went up, let us know.

Or could it be because there are now only 4 panel physicians in the country (as of October) - so they can now rip people off (more)?

Ohhh that is so terrible. I left them a message to call me re: vaccines so I'm going to ask them about the price change. She quoted me $185, so I hope she wrote that down. I'm going to be so pissed if she makes me pay $275.

[JillA 2]

Thanks for the review! I just booked mine for the end of February, since I will be in Toronto that week for a conference anyway.

My one question: on the phone I was told to bring $275 cash... is this just so that I have enough to cover everything in case I need vaccinations (planning to get them in advance though)?

I have no idea, she told me $185 cash.

I have my medical on Monday. I'm really really not looking forward to it. Firstly because it's so early and second because it seems like a lot of waiting.

Sapphire, try to get there really early (even though it sucks) but I was the first one there and the first one out at 8:15 and was at work by 9... maybe they were just really fast that day but the earlier you get there the better!! Just dress really warm!!

[SapphireDreams 71]

Thanks for the review! I just booked mine for the end of February, since I will be in Toronto that week for a conference anyway.

My one question: on the phone I was told to bring $275 cash... is this just so that I have enough to cover everything in case I need vaccinations (planning to get them in advance though)?

I have no idea, she told me $185 cash.

I have my medical on Monday. I'm really really not looking forward to it. Firstly because it's so early and second because it seems like a lot of waiting.

Sapphire, try to get there really early (even though it sucks) but I was the first one there and the first one out at 8:15 and was at work by 9... maybe they were just really fast that day but the earlier you get there the better!! Just dress really warm!!

I'm going to try and get there just right before 7 so that I'm right near the front. I really hope I'm in and out.

[JillA 2]

Thanks for the review! I just booked mine for the end of February, since I will be in Toronto that week for a conference anyway.

My one question: on the phone I was told to bring $275 cash... is this just so that I have enough to cover everything in case I need vaccinations (planning to get them in advance though)?

I have no idea, she told me $185 cash.

I have my medical on Monday. I'm really really not looking forward to it. Firstly because it's so early and second because it seems like a lot of waiting.

Sapphire, try to get there really early (even though it sucks) but I was the first one there and the first one out at 8:15 and was at work by 9... maybe they were just really fast that day but the earlier you get there the better!! Just dress really warm!!

I'm going to try and get there just right before 7 so that I'm right near the front. I really hope I'm in and out.

Yeah I got there about 6:45 and it was good, also someone who worked in the building let me wait inside the lobby until the doc office opened so I didn't have to wait outside.

[Sam and Ben 2]

You were told to return in 2 days for the results? Sorry if this has been answered a thousand times over, but is there no way for the results to be mailed?

I live at least four hours from Toronto, and getting there and back is no easy task at all.

[JillA 2]

You were told to return in 2 days for the results? Sorry if this has been answered a thousand times over, but is there no way for the results to be mailed?

I live at least four hours from Toronto, and getting there and back is no easy task at all.

Yes, you can pay extra (I believe it was $20 when I went) and they will FEDEX the results to you.

[SapphireDreams 71]

Well she called me back today and told me that all I need to bring to prove that i had the Gardisil shot was my little yellow immunization booklet with it written in. Which seems wrong to me, but I'm going to do that because in order to get a letter i have to make an appointment to see my Dr. and that is just a pain for me. So I hope she's right.

I forgot to ask about the $275 because she was just so abrupt on the phone. So I'm going to bring $275 just in case, but I plan to argue if I have to for the $185 since that is what she quoted me!!

[bauser 0]

Well she called me back today and told me that all I need to bring to prove that i had the Gardisil shot was my little yellow immunization booklet with it written in. Which seems wrong to me, but I'm going to do that because in order to get a letter i have to make an appointment to see my Dr. and that is just a pain for me. So I hope she's right.

My proof of a recent tetanus booster was in the standard yellow immunization booklet... just FYI.

[Sam and Ben 2]

You were told to return in 2 days for the results? Sorry if this has been answered a thousand times over, but is there no way for the results to be mailed?

I live at least four hours from Toronto, and getting there and back is no easy task at all.

Yes, you can pay extra (I believe it was $20 when I went) and they will FEDEX the results to you.

Ah, alright. Thanks.

Definitely worth it to me.