This policy allows the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship of Canada (IRCC) to allow certain low-risk foreign nationals in Canada to have an immigration medical examination ( announced that it will be exempt from submitting an IME).
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This exemption applies to foreigners who have
- New or pending applications for Permanent Residency, Temporary Resident or Permanent Residency visas made from within Canada
- Have completed an immigration medical examination within the last 5 years and have not endangered public health or safety, or reported to public health authorities for monitoring as required
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The temporary public policy exemption is in effect until October 6, 2024.
When submitting the application, applicants must provide a unique medical ID number obtained from a previous medical examination.
Applicants ineligible under this temporary public policy will be required to undergo an IME in accordance with their normal medical screening procedures.
The announcement comes as Canada grapples with a rising immigration backlog exacerbated by the pandemic. According to the latest data, over 2.6 million applicants are still awaiting review.
