Temporary public policy exempting certain foreign nationals from the immigration medical exam requirement in Canada

 

 

Ottawa, June 30, 2021—Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has created a temporary public policy that prohibits certain at-risk foreign nationals living in Canada from completing an additional immigration medical exam as part of their application. gives a discount. For permanent residence or for a permanent resident visa.

The temporary public policy is in effect until December 28, 2021, and applies to foreign nationals residing in Canada

    have submitted a new application for permanent residence or for a permanent resident visa or have a pending application for permanent residence and have not yet completed a new immigration medical examination
    has completed an immigration medical examination within the past 5 years and poses no risk to public health or safety, or has complied with a requirement to report to public health authorities for surveillance, and
    Have not left Canada for more than 6 months in the past year to live in a country that has a higher incidence of a serious communicable disease than Canada, as outlined in the list of countries that require an immigration medical examination the wanted

These measures will help streamline application processing for at-risk applicants in Canada, while effectively managing public health risks. They will help provide better customer service, support faster application deadlines, and ensure foreign nationals can more quickly obtain permanent resident status. This will help them contribute more rapidly to the Canadian economy and the communities in which they live.

Family members of a foreign national living in Canada may also be eligible under this Temporary Public Policy if they meet the criteria listed above.

When applying for permanent residency or for a permanent resident visa, applicants must provide an immigration medical examination or a unique medical identifier number from their previous medical examination. IRCC will contact individuals whose results cannot be used to discuss next steps.