Only physicians authorized by IRCC may carry out immigration medical exams (IMEs). Technical instructions that define the actions and management of the authorized physicians who perform the IMEs are located on the Panel physicians web page. Using an alternate medical practitioner In exceptional circumstances, an applicant may not be in a position to access a…
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Electronic immigration medical examinations (eMedical) Panel physicians complete the immigration medical examination (IME) and enter the results into the eMedical system (an online application that provides a paperless process for electronic recording, transmission and storage of the IME results). Once the IME is submitted in eMedical, the results are automatically transferred to the Global Case…
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Dual intent is present when a foreign national who has applied, or may apply, for permanent residence in Canada also applies to enter Canada for a temporary period as a visitor student worker Having 2 intents (initially for temporary residence and eventually for permanent residence) is legitimate. Facilitative pathways that depend on retaining temporary residents…
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March 27, 2023 As of January 9, 2023, participations to the International Experience Canada (IEC) program are counted when foreign nationals have their work permit issued at the port of entry (POE). If foreign nationals do not come to Canada before their POE letter of introduction expires, it does not count as a participation. This…
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