Q & A: Completion of Medical Examinations

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Published: September 1, 1998

Q. How much time is given within which one has to undergo the medical exam once the notice of assessment is sent out ? Is it possible to wait for a tentative approval of application before going for the medical ?

Answer: If medical examination forms are issued prior to the interview date, the applicant may delay completion of such examinations until following such time. Completion of the examinations prior to such is at the applicant's own risk, but may expedite matters later on.

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