Immigration Medical Centre for Hamilton Residents

Hamilton is a city within Southern Ontario. It was founded in the early 19th century by George Hamilton, and since its founding, Hamilton has grown into a highly industrial city with a fast-growing population.

If you are immigrating to Canada, receiving a medical exam is an important step in moving forward as a new resident within Canada. In order to receive a work permit, study permit, extension visa, or sponsorship, it is necessary to do an Immigration Medical Exam (IME).

Immigration Medical Centre (IMC) is proud to offer comprehensive medical services to PR applicants who reside in Hamilton, Ontario. Our team of doctors and medical staff work diligently to ensure that every patient is given the care and attention that they need in order to do their Immigration Medical Exams (IME) as accurately and as quickly as possible.

Is there anything I need to do before my exam?

Clients 5 years or older need to drink lots of water before coming to the clinic as they will be asked to provide urine samples for testing. Please ensure to bring your passport, work permit, study permit, refugee form (if you have one), medical form called MEDICAL REPORT CLIENT BIODATA AND SUMMARY (if you received one from IRCC, but if you don’t have one, that’s ok), and a list of your medications (if you take any).

What happens during your immigration medical exam?

During your exam, a Panel Physician will assess your overall health and make sure that you do not have any conditions that could pose a risk to the public’s health and safety. The exam includes a physical examination, including taking the height, weight, blood pressure, and vision test as well as urine testing (anyone age 5 and older), blood work (age 15 and older) and finally x-ray (age 11 and older). If you have any existing medical conditions, you need to inform your panel physician of your medical conditions and medications that you are taking. Upon completing their immigration medical exams (IME), clients receive a proof that they have completed their medical exam, a document called an “Information Sheet”. For clients who plan to apply for their PR after they have completed their IME, then they need to retain their Information Sheet and upload it as part of their PR application as a proof of their medical exam.

Ensuring You Have the Appropriate Physician

It is essential that you see a licensed physician who is authorized to perform immigration medical exams. The Immigration Medical Centre only employs doctors who are empanelled and approved by the Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Our panel physicians are described by our clients to be caring and competent and at the time of writing this content, Immigration Medical Centre has been rated an outstanding rating of 4.9/5.0 on Google Reviews.

The right physician will have the experience and qualifications needed to provide you with a comprehensive medical assessment that meets the required standards.

Deadlines for Submitting Medical Results to Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship of Canada (IRCC)

Clients who receive a medical form from IRCC called MEDICAL REPORT CLIENT BIODATA AND SUMMARY (IMM1017) are required to do their medical exams within 30 days of receiving their medical form. At Immigration Medical Clinic, we understand the importance of meeting deadlines set by IRCC. As a result, our doctors do everything possible to ensure your results are sent in a timely manner to IRCC. As soon as all results including blood and x-ray are received from laboratories, Public Health and x-ray clinic respectively, our panel physicians review and submit clients medical reports to the IRCC. Medical reports are submitted to the IRCC within 5-10 business days of examination. We recommend that you schedule your appointment as early as possible to avoid any delays in processing your application.

How long does it take for IRCC to receive medical results?

We use an electronic system called eMedical to process and send your results directly to the IRCC electronically within 5 to 10 business days of the examination. Once our panel physicians submit the medical result to IRCC through eMedical system, IRCC receives the results instantly. One of the benefits of the eMedical system is that there is no delay in transmitting and receiving medical results to IRCC.

What if IRCC Asks for Further Testing?

In cases where the immigration officer has concerns with an applicant’s IME test results, the IRCC officer may ask the applicant to undergo further testing, a process known as a “furtherance” which is described in detail through this link.

Reasons to Choose Immigration Medical Centre for Your Exam

Immigration Medical Centre is dedicated to providing high-quality medical care to immigrants in Hamilton, Ontario. Our team of experienced doctors are approved by the IRCC and are committed to process and submit your results using an electronic eMedical system to IRCC as quickly as possible.

All services including urine test, blood test, and x-ray are all done on the same day and in one building. Urine and blood tests are done in the Immigraton Medical Centre, and x-ray is done in the x-ray clinic in the same building.

For those female clients who prefer to be examined by female doctors, our caring and experienced female panel physicians are available to assist you with your immigratoin medical exams.

We also understand the importance of meeting IRCC deadlines and will work with you to submit your medical exams as quickly as possible. To learn more about how to choose a panel physician that is right for you, please read this article.

IMC Offers a Wide Range of Services, Including:

• 100% eMedical,
• Taking photos
• Blood Test
• Urine Test
• X-ray

Our Immigration Medical Centre is 100% eMedical which means your medical reults will be sent to IRCC instantly and through a reliably and secure communication channel. Urine testing and blood samples are taken in our clinic and they are included in our basic price. There is no additional fee for urine and blood tests. Furthermore, the x-ray clinic is located in our facility, so you won’t have to drive to get your X-Rays done. All of the services are performed on the same day and at one location.

Benefits of Choosing Immigration Medical Centre:

• Exceptional customer service, rated 4.9/5.0 on Google Review.
• Dedicated to providing quality medical care to IRCC clients
• Experienced, caring and approved panel physicians
• Access to female panel physicians
• All tests are done in one building at the same time.
• Committed to providing early appointments and meeting IRCC deadlines
• Conveniently located on the border of Mississauga and Oakville
• Affordable Rates
• Free Parking

How to Book an Appointment for Hamilton Residents

Appointments can be booked either online or by phone:

Book Online: visit our booking webpage and book your appointment.
Book by Phone: You can call and speak to one of our staff at (416) 822-3326.

What to Bring to Your Appointment

To ensure that your appointment goes smoothly, please be sure to bring the following items with you:

• Government issued photo ID, preferably passport
• IRCC issued Medical Report Client Biodata and Summary (if received from IRCC)
• For refugees: Blue Cross Insurance Coverage form (Interim Federal Health) as well as Refugee Travel document
• A list of medications that you are currently taking

Book Your Exam With Immigration Medical Centre Today

Do you live in Hamilton and are you looking for a reliable and professional immigration medical center? Immigration Medical Centre offers comprehensive and reliable medical services to individuals and families seeking to undergo Immigration Medical Exams (IME) for their Permanent Residence, Refugee, Work Permit, Visa extension, parent(s) or spousal sponsorship. Our experienced team of physicians and support staff are here to help you every step of the way. Contact us today to schedule your Immigration Medical Exam appointment at (416) 822-3326, or book your appointment online.