Expert: Robert Clark - 7/9/2010

Question
I have retracted a fully completed grant permit application that had a fully completed medical exam : (doctor's exam, blood work and x-ray) that had not been approved by immigration yet.  I had retracted it to apply for another job within 5 months of each other.  This other job, I am submitting a temporary permit for.  Do I need to resubmit a brand new medical exam, blood work and x-ray or will a copy of the other exam suffice? Do I really need to do another chest x-ray?

Answer
Des
Sorry for the delay in replying - I had to check with one of my contacts who understands how the immigration and work permit process works.  Their response:

"No a new xray would not be required however depending on when the new application goes up, the new permit may be approved subject to a HIV test as these are good for only 6 months.  It may also be deferred instead of approved  subject to the  HIV being done  and then have to go back to the board on the submission of this paperwork.  Just depends on what the Board wants.    A complete new medical would not be necessary though."

So I guess that the sooner you resubmit the better.

Good luck!

Robert