The Canadian immigration medical examination is a step-by-step process. It follows a systematic procedure, ensuring that the examination is both quick and accurate. The medical examination report and X-ray images are the property of the Canadian immigration medical examination authority and cannot be returned to the examinee. The examining physician is also not permitted to disclose the examination results to the examinee but will inform them if there are any health issues. The examining physician does not have the authority to make the final decision; the immigration department will make the ultimate determination regarding the examination's outcome. If the examination is not passed, the immigration office will provide written notification to the examinee.
The Canadian immigration medical examination is conducted after the interview and does not require an appointment in advance; one simply needs to go to the designated hospital upon receiving the examination notification. Whether it is for investment immigration, skilled immigration, or family reunification immigration, anyone wishing to immigrate to Canada must undergo this medical examination.
During the examination, the following materials must be brought: 1. Health certificate and/or passport; 2. Three 2-inch passport photos per person; 3. Medical examination form.
It is advisable for all family members to be examined by the same designated examining physician. If this is not possible, for example, if a child is abroad, contact the designated examining physician to inform them that the child is overseas and arrange for a local examination. Then send the child a copy of the medical examination form along with the address of the nearest designated physician (this address can be obtained from the embassy), ensuring that the name of the principal applicant is written in the "Name of Head of Family" section. After the child arranges the examination, they should inform the physician to send the examination results to the examining physician of the principal applicant.
The medical examination report indicates whether the applicant's family will require hospitalization upon arrival in Canada, as well as any other medical care, or whether their work and labor capabilities will be affected, potentially imposing a burden on the Canadian government. Individuals with physical or mental illnesses are not permitted to enter Canada. The examination includes routine checks for the entire family, chest X-rays for individuals aged 11 and older, and blood tests (VDRL) for individuals aged 15 and older. The validity of the medical examination is one year from the date of the examination.