An Express Entry candidate who received their ITA asked how to handle the medical exam requirement listed in their document checklist, given that IRCC had at one point proposed a temporary exemption/hold on medicals.
What the group suggested:- If you're eligible under a medical exemption policy, you can submit your previous eMedical sheet (from an earlier exam, such as one done for a prior study permit) rather than completing a brand-new exam.
Practical takeaway:- Medical exemption policies from IRCC have historically been temporary and tied to specific circumstances (this exemption was in place around 2023), so always confirm on the current IRCC website whether an exemption is still active before assuming it applies to you.
- If you've had a medical exam done previously for another application (e.g., a study permit), check whether it's still valid and can be reused rather than repeating the process.