If You’re Outside Canada (Before Entry)

To avoid medical restrictions on your permit:

1. Complete an upfront immigration medical exam with a designated panel physician before traveling.
2. Bring the printed proof of your completed medical exam when arriving in Canada.
3. Present that proof to the border services officer (CBSA) at the port of entry.
   • CBSA can adjust (remove) the medical-related work restrictions on your permit at that time.
   • Without proof, your permit will include restrictions like “Not authorized to work in childcare, teaching, or healthcare”

If You’re Already in Canada With Medical Restrictions

To request removal of conditions:

1. Arrange the upfront medical exam with a panel physician in Canada.
2. Complete Form IMM 5710 (Application to Change Conditions, Extend, or Remain in Canada):
   • Under section 1(a) (“Details of intended work in Canada”), select “Other.”
   • Under section 1(b), specify that you are requesting removal of medical-related work restrictions (e.g., childcare, teaching, health services).

Real‑World Example

A Reddit user shared a successful experience:

“CBSA officer at the POE can remove the condition upon re‑entry if proper medical documentation is provided.”

They traveled back to their home country, re-entered Canada with the medical exam results and a written email from IRCC confirming the CBSA role. The secondary inspection officer then updated their work permit in about 10 minutes.

Key lessons:

• Request written confirmation from IRCC beforehand.
• Have your medical exam proof, job letter, and IRCC email ready.
• Be courteous, and ask to speak with a secondary inspection officer if needed.

Why Timing & Documentation Matter

• IRCC typically receives medical exam results within 30 days, but it can take longer.
• If results are not available at the time of permit issuance or entry, medical-based restrictions are added as a standard safeguard.
• Effective upfront planning and documentation can prevent these restrictions altogether.

Summary Table

Moving Forward: What You Should Do

1. Confirm whether your permit contains health/work restrictions (common with open permits).
2. If restrictions are present, book a medical exam with a designated panel physician.
3. If planning to leave and re-enter Canada:
   • Obtain written confirmation from IRCC stating that CBSA can remove the restrictions.
   • Re-enter with medical proof and be ready to explain your situation and show supporting documents.
4. If remaining in Canada:
   • Fill out IMM 5710 and submit it with medical exam results, requesting removal of restrictions.
   • Include explanation for why medical results were previously unavailable and evidence of completion.

Final Notes

IRCC’s policy (updated April 2025) makes clear that proper upfront medical documentation and timely action—either at a port of entry or through an IMM 5710 application—are effective ways to remove work permit restrictions related to healthcare, childcare, or education fields.