Doctor Visit - Canada

[groovevandal 0]

Hi,

Sent in our first step last week. I know its still early days, however, I was looking at available doctors to do the medical in Canada, and there are only 4 or 5 ? Is this right ? I would have to fly to every single one of them, this cannot be right surely ? I appreciate not every physician would do it, but no one else?

Anyone had any experience with this ? By the way I am in winnipeg.

[Inky 1,110]

It is correct you can only used the properly listed doctors. Located in Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal.

Moved from K-1 forums to Canada forums as this is specific to Canada.

Edited June 3, 2013 by Inky

[Ontarkie 14,226]

Yes you have to use one of the doctors listed. It really is a pain that they are so far for most ppl.

Edited June 4, 2013 by Ontarkie

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Doctors have to apply to USCIS to become panel physicians and then USCIS has to approve them. There used to be more available but about 3 or 4 years ago there was a big 'de-listing' of panel physicians by USCIS in Canada. I don't know if anyone ever told us the reason, but yeah, it sure seems unreasonable that there are so few for such a large country.

[NikLR 13,227]

There is an updated list of panel physicians on the montreal consulate page.

[kc247 22]

Yeah it's unfortunate how there isn't more of a range in locations... I live in Nova Scotia so it will be a pain to have to go to Montreal for a week! Worth it in the end though.

[NikLR 13,227]

Check to see if the flights are cheap enough to fly there and back twice. I am glad to have gotten away for a week but after $560 for flights and $800ish for hotel plus food for the week. Woulda been cheaper to fly twice.

[Meg and Danny 25]

First of all WHOOOHOOO! I'm from Winnipeg too! *high five*

Secondly, yes, you will have to fly to any panel physician. i share your pain there is NO ONE in Winnipeg that is certified or anywhere within driving distance.

Hi,

Sent in our first step last week. I know its still early days, however, I was looking at available doctors to do the medical in Canada, and there are only 4 or 5 ? Is this right ? I would have to fly to every single one of them, this cannot be right surely ? I appreciate not every physician would do it, but no one else?

Anyone had any experience with this ? By the way I am in winnipeg.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Doctors have to apply to USCIS to become panel physicians and then USCIS has to approve them. There used to be more available but about 3 or 4 years ago there was a big 'de-listing' of panel physicians by USCIS in Canada. I don't know if anyone ever told us the reason, but yeah, it sure seems unreasonable that there are so few for such a large country.

I would imagine its a pain and more trouble than its worth to become a panel physician. Drs have enough aggravation within the province, why make it more complicated and deal with the US government and their rules and regulations for the immigration medicals too.

[Flames9_RN 358]

And most GPs have enough business--prob too much--so why add to it?