IME number for medical exam

[PhantomXS]

Hello!

I had my upfront medical exam done in June 2020, and received my study permit in December 2020. I received an email couple of weeks back informing me that my medical exams are due to expire in June 2021 since they are only valid for 1 year and I haven't traveled yet on my study permit.

I reached out to panel physicians (2) in my area, and they informed me that currently due to the pandemic, Canadian Govt. isn't permitting upfront medical exam, and that I need to provide IMM 1017 form AND IME number. I am not sure how to get these. I reached out to IRCC thrice (over a period of 2 weeks), but haven't received any response on the same. I wanted to check if anyone else is facing the same issue? Or if they can guide me on how to move ahead from this.

I am located in India.

Response from panel physician when I requested an appointment:

 

[Ethan_joy]

Yes, for re-medical you need to have IME, IRCC will send the medical request to your account. I think to get a medical request, you can raise the webform by explaining the situation either make a request. Or you can wait, one of my friend reached Canada on March 21, and he got the medical request from IRCC.