Assessing the Immigration Medical Examination
In support of transparency efforts, this section contains policy, procedures and guidance used by CIC staff as a courtesy to stakeholders.
A medical assessment is the review of an applicant’s medical file by a CIC medical officer and/or delegated staff.
Validity period of a medical certificate
The validity period is 12 months from the date of the last medical assessment.
Reassessment for a new medical certificate
The process and role of officers, medical officers and/or Health Branch delegated staff.
The Immigration Medical Assessment
This section provides guidance on the following:
- Medical notification
- Medical inadmissibility
- Limitations on assessments
- Conditions imposed on the visa
Medical assessment coding
- Admissible codes (M1, M2, and M3)
- Excessive Demand Exempt code (M19, M29, M39)
- Inadmissible codes (M4, M5, and M6)
- Surveillance codes (S1, S2.01, S2.02, S2.02U and S2.04)
- Date Modified:
