Program delivery update: Who may perform an immigration medical examination

This section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by IRCC staff. It is posted on the department’s website as a courtesy to stakeholders.

November 9, 2021

The instructions have been updated to provide clarification on requests to use an alternative medical practitioner for the immigration medical examination (dispensation requests) from clients outside of Canada. This clarification is available internally only.

Updated instructions

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