New Changes to the medical inadmissibility Policy of Canada

The Canadian government has made some key changes to the medical inadmissibility policy of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. It is a step further to better define and instrument the medical inadmissibility policy with Canadian values on diversity and the addition of people with disabilities. The government thoroughly understand the significant contributions newcomers make to the maple leaf country.

Medical inadmissibility Policy- Key changes

The changes to the medical inadmissibility policy strike a balance between welcoming new immigrants into Canadian society via a fair and considerate immigration system, while also guarding publicly funded health and social services. The latest changes include:

• tripling the cost threshold for determining medical inadmissibility
• amending the definition of social services by removing special education, social and vocational rehabilitation services and personal support services

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Medical Examination for Permanent Resident (PR) Visa

All overseas nationals, applying for a Canadian PR visa or applying to remain in Canada as a permanent resident, as well as certain categories of temporary residents, need to undergo a medical examination.

No health condition automatically result in inadmissibility; rather, each case is evaluated separately, taking into consideration the candidate’s immigration medical examination and the costs of services that would be required treating their diagnosed medical conditions.

Decreasing barriers for people with disabilities is a primacy for the Canadian government. These above-mentioned will help immigration and encourage inclusion for people who, despite their health condition, can contribute to Canada, including persons with disabilities.

Canada- a country of immigrants

Canada is popular as the country of immigrants as it invite a significant number of immigrants annually from all parts of the world with different race, religion, identity and background. As per recently revealed Canada immigration levels plan 2022-2024, the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) will invite over one million new permanent residents in next three years.

To explore the latest Canada immigration news and updates or to apply for immigration to Canada on Permanent Resident (PR) Visa, you may contact Visas Avenue Canada Migration Expert on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com. It is a registered Immigration Consultant for Canada associated with CICC member.

- Rajneesh Kumar