IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report, Explained

If you're doing your immigration medical exam before Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) asks for one, the document you walk away with is the IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report. It's the piece of paper (or PDF) that proves the exam happened and ties your results to your application. This guide explains exactly what IMM 1017B is, who gets it, how it fits the upfront-exam flow, and what to do with it.

What is form IMM 1017B?

IMM 1017B — Upfront Medical Report is the form an IRCC-designated panel physician generates when you complete an upfront immigration medical exam. "Upfront" means you booked and completed the exam proactively, before submitting your application, instead of waiting for IRCC to request one.

The panel physician completes the clinical parts of the process and produces the IMM 1017B as your record that the exam is done. It carries the details IRCC needs to connect your medical to your file — most importantly your IME/UMI number (more on that below). You then include a copy of the IMM 1017B with your application, or enter the number in the online portal, so IRCC can match your completed medical to your case.

Who receives and uses IMM 1017B?

• You (the applicant) receive the IMM 1017B at the end of your upfront exam and keep it as your proof of completion. You upload it with your application package.
• The panel physician generates the form and, separately, submits your full medical results to IRCC electronically through eMedical.
• IRCC uses the IME/UMI number on the form to locate your medical results and complete the health portion of your admissibility review.

Upfront exam vs. exam-after-request: two different flows (and two different forms)

There are two ways an immigration medical exam gets triggered, and they use different IMM 1017 forms:

1. Upfront medical exam → IMM 1017B. You decide to complete the exam before you submit (or before IRCC requests one). You book directly with a panel physician, complete the exam, and receive the IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report. You attach it to your application. This is increasingly the norm — for example, IRCC now requires Express Entry permanent-residence applicants to complete an upfront medical and include proof with their application. (IRCC introduced this requirement on August 21, 2025 and ended the facilitation period that had briefly allowed submissions without it on October 21, 2025.) Because an Invitation to Apply gives you only 60 days to submit a complete application, many applicants now do the medical upfront so their results are ready.

2. Exam after IRCC requests it → IMM 1017E. Here you submit your application first, and IRCC later sends you a medical request. That request comes as an IMM 1017E (Medical Report), generated by IRCC with your details already filled in. You bring the IMM 1017E to your appointment. This is the older "wait for the request" path.

In short: IMM 1017B is the report you generate by going first; IMM 1017E is the report IRCC hands you after you apply. If you're reading this because you want to get ahead of the process, IMM 1017B is your form. You can read more about the upfront medical exam and why applicants choose it.

What the panel physician gives you at the visit

At the end of an upfront exam, the clinic provides your proof of completion. Depending on how it's printed, you may see it called the IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report, the eMedical Information Sheet, or simply the information printout. Whatever the label, it shows:

• Your IME/UMI number (the identifier that links your results to your file)
• The date and location of your exam
• Confirmation that the exam has been completed and submitted
• Instructions on how to include it with your application

Keep this document safe — you'll need the number on it throughout the rest of your immigration process. You generally will not receive the detailed clinical findings; those go directly to IRCC's medical officers.

How the eMedical system and your IME number tie in

Your IMM 1017B doesn't travel alone. When the panel physician completes your exam, they enter your results into eMedical, IRCC's secure electronic system for recording and submitting immigration medical exams. eMedical is what lets the clinic transmit everything to IRCC digitally — no lost paper, faster processing.

The link between your paper proof and your electronic file is the IME number (also called a UMI, Unique Medical Identifier). So, what is an IME number? It's the reference issued when your exam is completed that connects your eMedical record to your immigration application. You put that number on your application (and attach the IMM 1017B) so IRCC can find your medical and review it.

For the full walkthrough of how results are recorded, submitted, and tracked, see our companion guide on how the eMedical system works and your IME number, and our plain-language explainer on IME and UMI numbers.

What to bring to an upfront exam

Because an upfront exam isn't triggered by an IRCC request, you don't have an IMM 1017E to bring — that's the whole point. Instead, come prepared with:

• A valid passport (or other approved government-issued photo ID) as proof of identity
• Glasses or contact lenses, if you wear them, for the basic vision check
• A list of current medications and any relevant medical history documents
• Vaccination records, if you have them
• Payment for the exam and lab fees (immigration medicals aren't covered by provincial health insurance)
• If you've had a previous immigration medical, a copy of that report or its IME/UMI number

The clinic usually takes your photo on-site and has you complete consent forms during the visit, so there's little to prepare beyond the above.

How long is the IMM 1017B / your exam valid?

An immigration medical exam is generally valid for 12 months from the date of the exam. If IRCC hasn't finalized your application within that window, you may be asked to repeat it. In some situations a medical completed within the last 5 years can be reused — typically for low-risk applicants already in Canada — by providing the earlier IME/UMI number rather than doing a new exam. Validity and reuse rules depend on your program and circumstances, so confirm the current requirements on IRCC's website before you rely on an older exam.

How to book your upfront medical exam in the GTA

If you're ready to get your medical done — and your IMM 1017B in hand — GTA Immigration Medical Clinic Markham is Markham's only clinic with IRCC-approved panel physicians. In a single visit you complete your physician exam, blood work, and urine testing on-site, and we submit your results to IRCC through eMedical, then hand you your IMM 1017B proof of completion.

• Book online: Book your immigration medical exam, or call (365) 509-2311.
• Check pricing first: see our published immigration medical exam prices — no surprises at the front desk.
• Coming from the city? Here's what to expect as a North York patient; we're about 15 minutes up Highway 404 from the Don Mills and Fairview area, with free parking at the door and staff who speak English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.

Frequently Asked Questions About IMM 1017B

What is the IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report?

IMM 1017B is the Upfront Medical Report your panel physician gives you after you complete an upfront immigration medical exam — one you do before IRCC asks for it. It confirms the exam was done and carries your IME/UMI number so IRCC can match your medical results to your application. You include a copy with your application, or enter the IME/UMI number in the online portal.

What counts as proof of an upfront medical exam?

Your proof of an upfront medical exam is the document the panel physician issues at the end of your appointment — the IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report, sometimes called the eMedical Information Sheet or information printout. It shows your IME/UMI number, the date and location of your exam, and that the exam is complete. Keep it safe and upload it with your application when asked.

What is an IME number?

An IME (Immigration Medical Examination) number, also called a UMI or Unique Medical Identifier, is issued when you complete your immigration medical exam with an IRCC-designated panel physician. It links your medical results in IRCC's eMedical system to your immigration file. You provide it with your application so IRCC can find and review your medical.

Do I upload the IMM 1017B myself, or does the clinic send it?

Both happen. The panel physician submits your full medical results to IRCC electronically through the eMedical system. Separately, you keep the IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report and upload a copy with your application (or enter your IME/UMI number) so IRCC can link the two. The clinic's electronic submission does not replace attaching your proof to the application.

How long is my upfront medical exam valid?

An immigration medical exam is generally valid for 12 months from the date of your exam. In some cases a medical completed within the last 5 years can be reused — typically for low-risk applicants already in Canada — by providing the earlier IME/UMI number. Because validity and reuse rules depend on your situation, confirm current requirements on IRCC's website before you apply.

Get your IMM 1017B the easy way

An upfront medical exam puts you ahead of the process: your results are ready before IRCC asks, and your IMM 1017B is in hand when it's time to submit. GTA Immigration Medical Clinic Markham completes your exam and lab work in one visit and files everything electronically through eMedical.

Book your immigration medical exam with GTA Immigration Medical Clinic Markham today, or call (365) 509-2311. Have questions first? Our FAQ page covers pricing, what to bring, timing, and more.