Welcome to Nelson Medical Immigrations.

If you are applying for the Temporary Resident to Permanent Resident pathway and you’ve done an Immigration Medical Exam in the past, you DO NOT NEED to repeat the process. You just have to submit paperwork from the previous exam you completed to IRCC.

Clients can reach the IRCC at 1-888-242-2100 for questions related to immigration. We simply do the medical exam.

Booking procedure:​

1. Submit a medical request using the link below.  It will take 3-5 business days for us to call you to book an appointment.
2. On the morning of your appointment complete your chest x-ray and lab work.
3. Ensure you show up for your appointment a half hour early. We will call the day before to confirm your appointment. There is a cancellation fee and no show fee. Please call us as soon as you know you will need to cancel or reschedule.
4. Lab tests will be done at Lifelabs downstairs the same day as your medical appointment. No appointment needed. It HAS to be done before the appointment with us.
5. Your x-ray appointment will happen before your medical appointment. The only location this can be done is at Kootenay Lake Hospital Nelson, BC. If you are traveling from out of town it is best to arrive in the morning to be able to complete all exams necessary.

Things to bring to the appointment:

1. If you do not speak English well you will need an Independent Interpreter.
2. Passport and  government issued picture ID.
3. Eye Glasses or contact lenses, if you wear them.
4. Any medical reports or test results that you have for any previous or existing medical conditions.

​To obtain an Interpreter we have found these resources for you:

1. Society of Translators and Interpreters of BC. (604) 684-2940. https://www.stibc.org
2. Intercultural Association of Greater Victoria, translation@icavictoria.org, 250-388-4728x104
3. www.languagechoice.ca

For Exam and Medical Tests.  Note addresses below:

1. Exam – Nelson Medical Immigrations: 806 Vernon Street, Nelson, BC V1L 4G5 – CHECK IN at reception.
2. Bloodwork – Lifelabs for Bloodwork: Downstairs at Nelson Medical Clinic (no appointment needed)
3. Xray – Kootenay Lake Hospital for Xray: 3 View St, Nelson, BC V1L 2V1 (they will call you to book appointment)

Prices:

1. Price $240 – paid to Nelson Medical with our billing clerk
2. Lab tests $68 – paid to Lifelabs (prices subject to change)
3. Xray $34 plus tax if you have MSP – paid at Cashier in hospital BEFORE you go to your appointment. $330.00 plus tax if you have no MSP – paid at Cashier in hospital BEFORE you go to your appointment. It is best to call the hospital as these prices are subject to change.

Children birth-10yrs age do not require X-ray or lab

Youth age 11-14 do not require lab but do require xray

Age 15 and up require all components

Any questions or concerns please call 250-352-6611 before filling out our online form.

AFTER YOUR MEDICAL IS DONE

1. It will take at least 3 weeks to get your results back
2. Once we have the completed results, Dr. McKechnie will review and submit. We will e-mail you a completed copy.
3. If you have not heard from us in a month then please give us a call.

​Our immigration MOA will accept calls in person on Wednesdays from 1-3pm, other than that please leave a voice message at 250-352-6611 and she will get back to you as soon as she can. Please keep in mind it might take a week.