If you've received a letter from the Ministry of Transportation requesting a medical exam, you're not alone. Many drivers in Ottawa and across the province do this each year. Knowing what the exam involves can help you prepare. Our physicians at Immigration Physician Ottawa are here to guide you through what to expect when completing the MTO driver medical exam in Ottawa.
Operating a commercial vehicle requires excellent vision and regular medical checks. Knowing the vision standards for a commercial license is crucial for safety and career planning. Here, our Ottawa panel physicians discuss the vision requirements for commercial drivers in Ontario.
Receiving a Canada visa refusal can be disappointing and confusing. While there is no formal appeal process if your application for a temporary resident visa is refused, you have options to address the decision. Here, our Ottawa panel physicians break down the steps for submitting an IRCC Visa reconsideration request.
As immigration quotas tighten and competition grows, Canada's Provincial Nominee Programs are increasingly important in 2025. They provide skilled workers with a direct path to permanent residence through provincial selection based on local labour needs. Here, our immigration physicians discuss various aspects of these programs and changes for 2025.
A common question about the spousal sponsorship process in Canada is: 'How long does it take after providing biometrics?'. Understanding the processing time can help you manage expectations and plan for the future together. Here, our immigration physicians share some helpful information about the spousal sponsorship timeline.
Renewing your Permanent Residence (PR) card can be overwhelming, but understanding the process makes it smoother. In this post, our immigration physicians will go over what to expect to help avoid delays and stress when renewing your PR card.
The Canada Super Visa allows parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents to visit for long stays. Understanding the processing timeline, especially after the medical exam, helps families manage their expectations.
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.
