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IRCC Asked Me to Complete an Immigration Medical Exam (IME): What Happens Next?
BlogsYou might be asked to complete an Immigration Medical Exam (IME) by IRCC for various reasons, such as, applying for permanent residence, extending a work or study permit, removing work restrictions from your current work permit, and/or because IRCC sent you a...
What Happens to my Immigration Medical Exam If I Am Diagnosed With Tuberculosis (TB)?
BlogsTuberculosis (TB) screening is a standard part of the Immigration Medical Exam (IME) required by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Every applicant aged 11 or older must complete a chest X-ray to screen for signs of active or past TB. If...
What Happens to my Medical Exam If I Am Diagnosed with Syphilis?
BlogsSyphilis screening is mandatory for everyone aged 15 or older for completing an Immigration Medical Exam (IME). It is one of the standard blood tests, along with HIV and kidney function (creatinine). Syphilis testing looks for antibodies in your blood. If the...
Can I Use My Immigration Medical Exam for Other Purposes?
BlogsAfter completing your Immigration Medical Exam (IME) you may be wondering, “Can I use the results of my medical exam for something else, like my school, work, or personal health records?” The answer is unfortunately no. An IME is a specialized medical exam...
Can I Ask the Clinic Not to Send My Medical Exam Results to IRCC?
BlogsAfter completing your Immigration Medical Exam (IME) and receiving certain medical results you may be asking, “Can I choose not to send my medical results to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)?” However, the answer is no. Once you undergo your...
Do I Need to Send the Results of My Immigration Medical Exam to IRCC Myself ?
BlogsA frequently asked question at our clinic is: “Do I need to send the results of my Immigration Medical Exam (IME) to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) myself?” The short answer is no. However it is important to retain proof of your medical...
Why Do Immigration Medical Exam (IME) Fees Depend on Age?
BlogsYou may be wondering: “Why does the price of the immigration medical exam go up as you get older?” If you’re booking your appointment for yourself or your family, you’ve probably noticed that the fees aren’t the same for everyone. Here’s everything you need to...
What IDs to bring for IME?
BlogsWhat Forms of ID Are Acceptable for Your Immigration Medical Exam? When coming in for your Immigration Medical Examination (IME), one of the most common questions we receive is: What form of identification is acceptable? What if my passport is expired or about...
Is it safe for a pregnant client to undergo an Immigration Medical Exam?
BLOGSMajority of clients do all their Immigration Medical Exams (IME) on the same day which includes urine test, blood test and x-ray tests if they are 15 years or older. Pregnant clients have both options of doing their chest x-ray on the same day as their urine...
What is the Medical Examination Process for Ukrainians in Canada?
Upon arrival of Ukrainian clients to our clinic, our medical staff ask them to present their “Medical Diagnostic Test Instructions” that they...
What is the Medical Exam Process for Refugees in Canada?
In order to better understand the medical exam process for refugees, it is important to first understand who is considered as a refugee...
What is the Medical Exams Process for Visitors, Students and Workers?
Visitors, students and workers who plan on staying in Canada for less than six months generally don’t need to do a medical exam, unless they...
What Is eMedical? And What Are Its Benefits?
Medical is a web-based application that is used for recording and transmitting immigration medical cases between the Panel Physicians and the...
What to do if the IRCC asks you for further medical tests?
As discussed in our other blogs, the Immigration Medical Exam is a process that begins with selecting a Panel Physician to conduct your medical...
How to Choose a Panel Physician for my Immigration Medical Exam
The Immigration Medical Exam is a very important part of the immigration process and is a requirement for anyone applying for permanent...
Where and whom to get a Medical Exam Done?
Every immigrant applying for permanent residency in Canada must undergo medical exams, and if you are a prospective permanent resident...
What Medical Tests Are Required for Canada PR?
Those who want to apply for permanent residency in Canada will have to undergo medical tests and all medical conditions will be assessed...
Which Tests Do You Have to Take for the Immigration Medical Exam?
Over the next couple of years, Canadian government plans to welcome 300,000-400,000 newcomers into the country each year. There are many steps...
