Temporary public policy exempting some foreign nationals in Canada from requiring an immigration medical exam
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Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has put in place a temporary public policy that exempts some low-risk, in-Canada foreign nationals and their family members from having to complete an additional immigration medical exam as part of their application for permanent residence or for a permanent resident visa.
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… exempts some low-risk, in-Canada foreign nationals from having to complete an additional immigration medical exam as part of their application for permanent residence or for a permanent resident visa. … [Temporary public policy to exempt certain in-Canada foreign nationals from the immigration medical examination requirement](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/exempt-certain-in-canada-foreign-nationals-immigration-medical-examination-requirement.html) 28 June 2021 … applies to in-Canada foreign nationals who … A foreign national’s family members who live in Canada may also be eligible under this temporary public policy if they meet the criteria listed above. … When applying for permanent residence or for a permanent resident visa, applicants must provide an immigration medical exam or a unique medical identifier number from their previous medical exam. IRCC will contact individuals whose results cannot be used to discuss next steps.
Government of Canadahttps://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/policies-operational-instructions-agreements/public-policies.html; https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/temporary-public-policy-exempting-some-foreign-nationals-canada-requiring-immigration-medical-exam.htmlOpen official source
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