Upfront medical examinations are no longer available for family class applicants

Program delivery update – September 20, 2017

The update reflects changes to the use of upfront medical examinations for permanent residence application categories. Upfront medical examinations are no longer available for family class applicants and remain available only to Express Entry applicants in the permanent residence lines of business.

• Upfront medical examinations are available for the following immigration classes:

  • Temporary residents:
    • Students;
    • Workers;
    • Visitors.
  • Permanent residents:
    • Express Entry applicants.