Medical Evaluation Exemptions for Express Entry in Canada

visamintdigital Dec 7, 2023 01:06 401 0

Recent developments have led Canada to adjust in the immigration process for its citizens, particularly those applying for Express Entry Permanent Residency (PR). One significant change is the exemption from undergoing a medical examination in certain cases, which is valid till October 6^th, 2024.

Applicants are eligible for exemption from the Independent Medical Evaluation (IME) under the following circumstances:

If the applicant has undergone an independent medical evaluation within the last five years, they can simply provide their unique medical identifier number in the new application.
If the applicant currently resides in Canada.
If the applicant has applied for, or is in the process of applying for, either permanent or temporary residency.
If the previous IME indicated low to no risk to the health and safety of others.

If required, applicants will be notified to undergo a medical examination. They must complete this within 30 days. This streamlined process is designed to ensure that applications are processed efficiently.

It's important to note that applications may be put on hold if the IME reveals a potential risk to public health or if further extensive examination is deemed necessary.

In instances where an IME is necessary, the following steps apply:

Applicants will need to undergo immigration medical exams, which may be either standard or streamlined. The streamlined exam is conducted under exceptional medical conditions.
Only a panel of designated physicians, in addition to routine doctors, is authorized to perform these procedures. The resulting medical reports will remain valid for a period of 12 months.
Even family members, whether or not they are accompanying the main applicant, are required to undergo a medical examination.

Should any disparities arise from the previous test, applicants will be notified individually. It's imperative to bring proper identification documents and any relevant records of prior medical treatment or vaccinations.

These revisions in the medical evaluation process aim to facilitate the timely processing of applications, ensuring a smoother journey for candidates seeking Express Entry into Canada.

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