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The Canada-Ukraine Authorisation for Emergency Travel

 

Веллінгтонська медична клініка - це завантажений заклад первинної медичної допомоги, який зобов'язується заповнити медичну документацію заявників на імміграцію через 7-10 днів після медичного прийому. Будь ласка, не телефонуйте щодо оновлення статусу вашої заявки, доки не пройде щонайменше 10 днів з моменту вашої зустрічі. Дякуємо за вашу увагу

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CUAET is a special, accelerated temporary residence pathway for Ukrainians seeking safe haven in Canada while the crisis in their home country continues. Clients entering Canada through this pathway are exempt from completing an immigration medical examination (IME) overseas. However, they are required to complete and pay for a Medical Diagnostic Test (DMT) within 90 days of arrival in Canada to screen for communicable diseases

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JUNE 30, 2024 - IMPORTANT UPDATE: 

CUAET appointments are no longer being offered in most cases.

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As of June 30, 2024, most Ukrainian patients who submitted their immigration application under the CUAET program had until June 30th to complete their CUAET medical. Ukrainian clients (except those exempted below) who require a medical after June 30th will now need a standard IME medical

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There will be a small cohort of Ukrainian clients requiring medicals that are exempted from the June 30, 2024 deadline. They will have until July 31, 2025 to complete a CUAET medical. These clients will have a letter called "CUAET Approval Letter for Port of Entry Facilitation" - please let our office know if you have this letter and you must bring it with you to your appointment.

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Process

 

STEP1: Identification

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Make sure you have the correct identification 

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For your Medical appointment you must bring with you one of the following identification documents: 

 

  •  Original passport 

  •  National ID Card 

  •  Refugee travel document 

  •  Red Cross travel document 

  •  UN laissez-passer 

  •  OAS travel document 

  •  Refugee Protection Claimant

  •  ANY Government ID from Ukraine 

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NOTE: If you have no identification you may still proceed - however, IRCC will need to work with you directly to assess your identity

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STEP 2: Review 

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Familiarize yourself with support for applicants and reasonable expectations of the Panel Physician and clinic 

 

  • Neither the panel physician nor Wellington Medical Clinic staff can comment on application success nor processing times

  • More general information may be found HERE

 

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STEP 3: Translation and Support

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  • Our office provides does not provide any form of translation 

  • Please bring with you someone to assist you in translation should this be required 

  • Some additional resources for displaced Ukrainians may be found HERE

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STEP 4: Review Tests and Costs 

 

Review the cost* and which tests you and your family will need:

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  • CUAET appointment with panel physician:  $179* per person if not enrolled in MSP (a cost reclamation form is available for those who are pending provincial healthcare) 

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  • X-Ray: 180* per person if not enrolled in MSP.  X-rays are only permitted at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Only certain candidates require this

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  • Labs:  $80* per person if not enrolled in MSP. Lab services will be through the SATELLITE LAB (book here) or any LIFELABS LOCATION (book here). A summary of tests needed can be found here

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Important: You do NOT need to have the tests done before your medical exam but you are encouraged to have your tests done on the same day as your medical 

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*NOTE REGARDING PAYMENT:


As of October 1, 2022, the Ministry of Health began covering the cost for the CUAET exam, including chest X-ray and blood tests. To be eligible, individuals must be enrolled in the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and have approved CUAET documentation.
 

If you have not been enrolled in MSP before the appointment with the panel physician, you must pay for the appointment privately and may be reimbursed by Health Insurance BC at a later date.
 

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STEP 5: Schedule Medical

 

Book your appointment with panel physician by calling our office at 250-740-2100 ext 3 or 4

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STEP 6: Photographs 

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Some patients may be required to have professional photographs taken and bring them to their appointment with the panel physician – these photos must meet this criteria (print this guide and bring it with you the photographer)​

  • Required for patients over the age of 11:  ONE photograph

  • Children aged 0-10:  NO photographs required

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STEP 7: Imaging

 

(If needed) Chest X-Rays must be done at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. Appointments cannot be scheduled ahead of time, this is done on a walk-in basis only. Please arrive BEFORE 3:00pm

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STEP 8: Lab tests

 

(If needed) Book your lab appointment at Satellite Lab or any LifeLabs location 

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At your CUAET Medical Exam 

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  • Bring all corrective eye wear (glasses/contact lenses)

  • Prepare and bring a list of all your medications 

  • You must arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment as the doctor runs strictly on time 

  • Parking is available on the street or within the parkade

  • Dr Martin is a male physician, Dr Oberholster is female you may choose your preference 

  • Only the applicant, a translator a chaperone if needed and small children of the applicant will be permitted to accompany the applicant into the exam room 

  • No breast, rectal or genital exams are required for immigration medicals however applicants do need to remove their outer clothing and wear an examination gown 

  • A digital photograph will be taken at your appointment and uploaded to your eMedical account - this is a mandatory expectation of IRCC 

  • Applicants will be required to sign a consent declaration 

  • The exam itself will take 30 minutes or less; however, the entire process may take up to 1.5 hours 

  • Results for blood tests and X-Rays must be transmitted to IRCC within 10 days of your exam. It is therefore highly recommended that you arrange for your X-ray and Lab tests (if needed) to be done on the same day. Our office cannot book these for you 

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