FAQs about Canadian Immigration Medical Exam (IME)

for Study Permit Application

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1. What is an IME?

• A health screening program for people who want to visit or immigrate to Canada.
• Goal is to protect against risks to public health, public safety and excessive demand on health or social services.

2. Who needs an IME?

• You have lived in or travelled in a designated country or territory for 6 months or more in the year before you come to Canada.
• You will work or be an intern in a health care or school settings in which public health must be protected.
• You are applying for a parent and grandparent super visa.

3. When is the best time to do my IME?

• Upfront Medical Exams (UFMs)

At least 30 days before you submit your visa application. You must request the medical “Information Sheet” from your Panel Physician and submit it with your application.

• Medical Instructions Letter (IMM 1017E)

After you submit your visa application, within 30 days of receiving your medical instruction letter (IMM 1017E) from IRCC.

4. How long is my IME valid for?

Your IME is valid for 12 months. For students and workers, your letter of introduction shows the date your IME expires.

5. Why did I receive a request for additional medical information or testing?

You may be required to provide additional medical information or do additional testing to complete your IME. To avoid delays, contact your Panel Physician immediately when you receive a request.

6. I did a UFM and also received a Medical Instructions letter from IRCC (IMM 1017E). What do I do?

As long as your UFM is still valid, submit your medical “Information Sheet” to the responsible visa office via the IRCC Webform.

7. What is expected of me during my IME?

Tell your Panel Physician about any previous or existing medical conditions and whether you had a previous IME. Providing false information and misrepresentation is an offence under section 127 of Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and may affect your visa application.

8. Where can I get my IME done?

You must choose a doctor who is on the IRCC list of Panel Physicians.

9. Where can I get more information?

https://www.cic.gc.ca/

Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada

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