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Went and saw Dr. Cheema on September 15th. Waited for about 20 minutes in the waiting room. The physical was pretty simple and Dr. Cheema is a nice guy. I gave them my vaccination information and they told me I was all good. Chest xray and simple blood test after. Spent far more time waiting in line than the medical or tests. I was kinda ticked off that I had to go all the way to Surrey for the medical. There is absolutely nothing done there that can't be done at any municipality with an xray machine and blood work apparatus in Canada. Anyway, went well and highly recommended.

 

They didn't require the flu shot, and I'm assuming it's because the medical fell outside of Oct-Mar time period.

 

"Q. When does the flu season start for purposes of the seasonal flu vaccine requirement? Since the seasonal flu vaccine is required, do I have to get the seasonal flu vaccine if it is not the flu season?
A.  For purposes of the immigration medical examination, the flu season starts on October 1 and ends on March 31 each year. If your immigration medical examination is during this period, you are required to have the seasonal flu vaccine. If you have an immigration medical examination completed between April 1 and September 30, when it is not the flu season for immigration purposes, you are not required to document that you have received the seasonal flu vaccine."

 

 

I found this on the USCIS website. Is it accurate, or should I go get one and bring it to the interview? I've never had a flu shot and don't intend on ever getting one unless I absolutely have to.

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This information is accurate. 

 

Did you received a copy of your vaccination sheet from the doctor? Is it signed complete at the bottom?

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On 9/18/2022 at 2:08 PM, ConsistentCut said:

I haven't received anything from them yet. They said they would email me.

Ah ok. Some doctors hand it out right away. But you're good for the flu vaccine.

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Got the email today that the medical was sent and got a copy of the vaccine record. I've been told we are supposed to upload documents to CEAC prior to the interview. Should I do this with the vaccine report? I want to avoid AP as much as possible so I'm trying to be as prepared as I can, since I dunno what the CO will ask for/accept at the interview.

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On 9/18/2022 at 2:03 AM, ConsistentCut said:

Went and saw Dr. Cheema on September 15th. Waited for about 20 minutes in the waiting room. The physical was pretty simple and Dr. Cheema is a nice guy. I gave them my vaccination information and they told me I was all good. Chest xray and simple blood test after. Spent far more time waiting in line than the medical or tests. I was kinda ticked off that I had to go all the way to Surrey for the medical. There is absolutely nothing done there that can't be done at any municipality with an xray machine and blood work apparatus in Canada. Anyway, went well and highly recommended.

 

They didn't require the flu shot, and I'm assuming it's because the medical fell outside of Oct-Mar time period.

 

"Q. When does the flu season start for purposes of the seasonal flu vaccine requirement? Since the seasonal flu vaccine is required, do I have to get the seasonal flu vaccine if it is not the flu season?
A.  For purposes of the immigration medical examination, the flu season starts on October 1 and ends on March 31 each year. If your immigration medical examination is during this period, you are required to have the seasonal flu vaccine. If you have an immigration medical examination completed between April 1 and September 30, when it is not the flu season for immigration purposes, you are not required to document that you have received the seasonal flu vaccine."

 

 

I found this on the USCIS website. Is it accurate, or should I go get one and bring it to the interview? I've never had a flu shot and don't intend on ever getting one unless I absolutely have to.

I lived in Orillia, Ontario and had to take a full day off work in order to go to Toronto, Ontario (2-3 hour bus ride) to get my medical done.

 

I understand your frustration. The US government most likely has certain stipulations as to who can do an immigration medical. They don’t want just anyone doing immigration medical. 

 

 

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On 9/21/2022 at 4:27 AM, Canerican said:

I lived in Orillia, Ontario and had to take a full day off work in order to go to Toronto, Ontario (2-3 hour bus ride) to get my medical done.

 

I understand your frustration. The US government most likely has certain stipulations as to who can do an immigration medical. They don’t want just anyone doing immigration medical. 

Ya but based on what I went through, anyone can do it. 

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