Running out of time on your visitor visa? Don't worry. Learning how to extend your visitor visa in Canada is easier than you think when you know the right steps to take. Let's take a look at the process and what you can expect.
Immigration medical exams for Canada have specific validity periods that can impact your application timeline. At Immigration Physician Ottawa, one of the most common questions we hear is: 'What is the validity period of medical exams for immigration?'
Canada's immigration system offers a clear pathway to permanent residency, but recent policy changes mean it's more important than ever to understand what 'landed immigrant' status actually means and how to achieve it.
While navigating Canada's immigration system, many applicants encounter 'medical surveillance' and question its implications for their application and future plans. This process, however, is crucial to Canada's immigration health requirements, protecting public health while ensuring newcomers receive necessary medical care.
Canada welcomes thousands of immigrants each year, but applicants should note that there are health grounds for medical inadmissibility. The Canadian immigration system considers both public health and healthcare cost concerns when evaluating applicants with medical conditions.
If you plan to immigrate to Canada, completing an immigration medical examination (IME) with a panel physician is essential. This mandatory screening ensures public health and safety. Here, our Ottawa and Orleans immigration physicians cover all you need to know about panel physicians and medical exams for Canadian immigration.
To apply for or renew a commercial driver's license, complete medical testing to ensure your health for safe driving. Here, our Ottawa and Orleans immigration physicians discuss medical testing for commercial drivers and submitting your driver's medical exam forms to the Ministry of Transportation.
Every day, people around the world make the difficult decision to leave their countries in search of safety and better lives. Here, our Ottawa and Orleans immigration physicians share the difference between a refugee and an immigrant, and offer information on each of the processes.
Anyone looking to apply for or renew a commercial driver's license will need to undergo medical testing to confirm that they are healthy and of sound mind before getting behind the wheel. Here, our Ottawa and Orleans immigration physicians discuss commercial drivers' medical testing and the process of submitting your forms.
One of the most common questions we receive from people wanting to immigrate to Canada is, ‘How long does the immigration process take?’ Here, our Ottawa and Orleans immigration physicians share some examples of current application processing times and the common paths for immigration.
